Service & Care

Wool & Worsted

The backbone of tailored cloth. Worsted wools are combed for smoothness and durability, making them ideal for suits and trousers that see regular rotation.

• 01Rest the garment on a wide wooden hanger for 24–48 hours between wears to let fibres recover their shape.
• 02Brush gently with a soft-bristle clothes brush after each wear — downward strokes only — to remove dust and surface particles.
• 03Steam, never iron directly. A steamer relaxes the fibre and removes odours without pressing the life out of the cloth.
• 04Dry clean sparingly — once or twice a season at most. Chemical cleaning strips natural oils over time.

Cashmere

Softness earned from rarity. Cashmere fibres are delicate by nature and reward gentle, considered care with years of warmth.

• 01Hand wash in cool water (under 20°C) with a dedicated cashmere or wool wash. Never wring — press water out gently between folded towels.
• 02Dry flat in shade on a clean towel, reshaping while damp. Hanging distorts the knit irreversibly.
• 03Store folded with sheets of acid-free tissue between layers to prevent friction pilling.
• 04De-pill with a fine comb or cashmere stone — never pull pills by hand, as this pulls live fibre from the knit.

Vicuña

The rarest natural fibre on earth. Vicuña demands reverence — its fineness is also its vulnerability. Treat it as heirloom, not garment.

• 01Wear infrequently and always over a clean shirt or base layer to minimise contact with skin oils.
• 02Professional specialist cleaning only. Never hand wash or steam at home — the fibre is too fine for domestic methods.
• 03Store in a breathable cotton garment bag with natural cedar (never mothballs) in a temperature-stable room.
• 04Air the piece outdoors in dry shade for an hour after each wear before returning it to storage.

Linen

Breathable and honest. Linen wrinkles as a sign of life, not neglect. Its care is simple but intentional.

• 01Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle or hand wash. Linen softens and improves with each wash.
• 02Iron while slightly damp on a medium setting for a crisp finish, or embrace the natural rumple for casual wear.
• 03Store rolled or folded loosely — hanging heavy linen can stretch the shoulders over time.
• 04Avoid over-drying; remove from the line while still slightly damp to preserve the fibre's natural drape.

Storage

Cloth breathes. A wardrobe is not a vault — it is a room for garments to rest in.

• —Use wide, contoured wooden hangers for tailored jackets and coats — never wire. The hanger should mirror the shoulder line.
• —Maintain 45–55% humidity in the wardrobe. Too dry and fibres brittle; too damp and mildew takes hold.
• —Fold knits — never hang them. Gravity is the enemy of a cashmere shoulder.
• —Keep garments spaced. Crowding prevents air circulation and invites creasing and moisture retention.
• —Use breathable cotton garment bags for seasonal storage. Plastic traps moisture and accelerates fibre degradation.

Cleaning

Clean less, care more. Most garments need airing, not washing.

• —Air garments overnight in a well-ventilated room after each wear. Fresh air and shade remove odours more gently than any detergent.
• —Spot-clean stains immediately with a damp cloth and mild soap, working from the outside of the stain inward.
• —Dry clean only when truly necessary — end of season, or visible soiling. Over-cleaning shortens a garment's life dramatically.
• —For wool suits, a light steam and brush routine every few weeks is superior to any dry-clean visit.
• —Always follow the cloth's origin guidance. Bespoke pieces carry specific care notes from the tailor who cut them.

Seasonal Rotation

A wardrobe is a living cycle. Rotation is not organisation — it is preservation.

• —Rotate wears. No wool suit should be worn two days running; the cloth needs 24 hours to recover its shape and release moisture.
• —At season's end, clean before storing. Invisible skin oils and particles attract moths and yellow over months of storage.
• —Transition pieces between seasons — store heavy winter cloth in breathable bags with cedar, bring summer linens into rotation with a gentle wash.
• —Review each piece at the change of season. Note repairs, alterations, or refittings needed before the next cycle begins.
• —Keep a wardrobe record. Knowing what you own and when it was last serviced prevents over-wearing and neglect in equal measure.