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General Guidelines for Stain Removal
1. Treat stains immediately.
2. If the stain is on a nonwashable fabric, take it to the dry cleaner as soon as possible.
3. Read and follow instructions given on a garment's care label.
4. Read and follow instruction labels on stain removal products.
5. Test stain removers on a hidden area of the garment.
6. Place stained area face down on a clean white towel. Apply stain remover to the backside of the stain. Don't rub. Blot, scrape or swipe the stain.
7. Rinse stain removers from garment and air dry before placing in the washer.
8. Wash entire garment after removing the stain.
9. Do not dry or iron the stained area until the stain is completely removed.
10. Do not mix chlorine bleach with ammonia.
11. Keep in mind, some stains cannot be removed.

Natural Fabrics

SILK - mouselline, tulle, satin, organza etc

Silk is a natural protein fiber. Do not use chlorine bleach to clean silk; chlorine will damage the silk fabric
Avoid drying silk in direct sunlight as sunlight for a prolonged period will damage the silk fabric
Substances containing alcohol will damage silk fabric. So let your perfume and hairspray dry before dressing

Hand Washing Silk

• Hand washing silk is our recommended mode of cleaning silk. Almost all silk can be hand washed (and would not shrink if the silk fabric were pre-shrunk before sewing)
• If you have hard water, you may wish to first add a spoonful of borax to the washing water
• Use lukewarm water and mild, non-alkaline soap (such as Ivory Liquid) or baby shampoo
• While rinsing, you can add a few tablespoonfuls of distilled white vinegar to the rinse water to neutralize alkali traces and to dissolve soap residue
• Or, add a few drops of hair conditioner to the final rinse water   for extra silky feel
• Soaking silk for any more than a few minutes should be   avoided
• Do not use harsh detergents that contain bleaches or   brighteners
• Do not wring or twist; roll in towel to extract  water
  

Machine Washing Silk

• We recommend hand washing silk, even those garments labeled safe for machine washing
• If, however, you do wish to machine wash silk, please use  Delicate Cycle and mild detergent (such as Woolite®)
• Do not use detergents that contain enzymes and brighteners
• Use the shortest spin cycle
• In a top-loading machine, we strongly recommend using a mesh bag for extra protection (this step would not be necessary in a front-loading machine
• Always separate your colors
  

Silk Care: Drying Tips

• Hang silk garments to dry. The silk garment will hold its shape
• As with any fine fabric, never use direct sunlight to dry silk clothing. Doing so can damage the silk fiber and fade the color. Wet silk may yellow in direct sunlight or on a radiator
• Don’t use a wooden drying rack, as the dyes & finishes   can leave stains
• We do not recommend drying silk in a clothes dryer since it can damage silk in two ways: (1) excessive temperature and heat dulls the silk fabric and may also shrink it; (2) friction with the dryer drum might cause yarn breaks or white streaks
• If you do wish to use a dryer, use the heatless AIR FLUFF  setting
  

Silk Care: Ironing Silk

• If necessary, press the silk garment inside out while damp using cool iron setting (“Silk” setting on the iron)
• Do not wet locally as this may cause rings
• Too much heat can dull, pucker, or burn silk fabric
• Most wrinkles in silk can be removed by hanging the garment in the bathroom during a shower. Let humidity do the ironing for you!

Cleaning Silk:   Wrinkle Removal Tips

• Minor silk wrinkles should disappear if the garment is hung  overnight
• Stubborn wrinkles can be removed with a cool iron set on  "silk"
• Better yet, hang your silk garment in the bathroom during a   shower. Humidity will remove the wrinkles for you
  Cleaning Silk: Silk Stain Removal

Please consult with your dry cleaner As with all fine fabrics, NEVER use chlorine bleach on silk, as it will erode the fiber (not to mention the fabric discoloration)

Silk Care: Travel Tips

• Pack your silk garments as you would any other clothing. Simply hang the garment after unpacking. Minor wrinkles should disappear overnight
• Better yet, hang your garment in the bathroom during a shower. The humidity will remove the wrinkles for you.

LEATHER

Our leather is already water treated and wrinkled so its suited for handwash, no dry cleaning is recommended.

Cotton
Washable.Creases when washed, wrinkled when worn, requires ironing. Can be destroyed by contact with acids, even mild ones like fruit juice. You can usually use a chlorine bleach (check the garment care label first).

Linen
Washable.Ideal to Dry Clean. Does not soil quickly. Good quality linens can be safely washed on a normal wash cycle (make sure the garment does not contain other unwashable fibers). Some linens shrink and should be dry-cleaned.

Silk
Ideal to Dry Clean. Some silk garments can be gently washed in a neutral detergent, such as the special wool washes.

Wool
Washable. Ideal to Dry Clean. Wool is damaged by alkalis, the cleaning agents in wash powders and bar soaps. Special non-alkaline wool washing products should be used. Wool garments are best laid flat to dry away from direct heat.

Processed Natural Fibers
Acetate and Triacetate
Washable. Both heat sensitive. Triacetate can withstand higher ironing temperatures. Do not twist or wring while wet. These fabrics are damaged by acetone - for example, nail polish remover.

Viscose (Rayon)
Washable. Handle gently. Becomes weak when wet. Use a gentle wash cycle. Can shrink and distort. Do not hang dry. Iron while damp.

Synthetic Fabrics
Acrylic
Washable. Must wash below 50?C. Wash gently by hand or gentle machine cycle. Do not tumble dry. Do not steam iron. Dry clean tough stains.

Nylon
Washable. Has a tendency to absorb colour and dirt from other items during washing. Wash separately if possible. Rinse thoroughly. Do not use chlorine bleach. Dry clean tough
stains.

Polyester
Washable. Can be washed warm (make sure the garment does not contain other fibers that cannot be washed warm). Dry clean tough stains.

Spandex/Elastane (Trade Name Lycra)
Washable. Wash in low/warm temperatures. Do not tumble dry. Dry clean tough stains.
Note: All synthetic fabrics are sensitive to heat and will get a glazed surface and shrink if heated too much during ironing.

Stain Removal Guide
Alcohol & Wine
Remove new stains by sponging several times with warm water. Launder with detergent in hottest water safe for the fabric. If there is any mark left, pour glycerin on the dampened stain, rub lightly and leave for 30 minutes. Rinse in warm water.

Blood
Rinse cold water through the stain. Sponge with cool salted water and rinse with clear water. If stain persists, soak for 15 minutes in lukewarm water, liquid hand dishwashing detergent and 1 tablespoon ammonia. If stain still persists, repeat and soak for several hours.

Candle Wax
Harden wax by rubbing with ice or placing in freezer. Remove surface wax by carefully scraping with the dull edge of a butter knife. Place the stain between two white blotting cloths and press with a warm iron, changing the blotting cloths as they become soiled. Then sponge with dry cleaning fluid or a laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover).

Chewing Gum
Harden gum by rubbing with ice or placing in freezer. Remove surface wax by carefully scraping with the dull edge of a butter knife. If washable, soak in kerosene and wash in hot soapy water. If unwashable, use dry cleaning fluid on stain.

Coffee & Tea
Pre-treat stain with a stain remover and rinse in warm water. Rub the stain with a liquid detergent and launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric.

Deodorants & Antiperspirants
Sponge dry fabric stain thoroughly with a laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover) and warm water. Rinse.

Fruit Juices & Berries
Sponge with cool water or soak in cool water with bleach that is safe for the fabric. Rinse. Use hot water for cottons and linens.

Ink (Ballpoint Pen)
Sponge the area with alcohol. Place the stain face down on clean white paper towels. Apply alcohol to the back of the stain. Repeat until the stain is removed. Rinse thoroughly. Rub with liquid detergent and launder in the hottest water safe for the fabric.

Lipstick & Other Cosmetics
Pre-treat the dry fabric stain with a laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover). Dampen the stain with warm water and rub in the laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover) until stain is gone. Launder in hottest water safest for the fabric. On unwashable fabric, try dry cleaning fluid.

Nail Polish
Apply acetone or polish remover to the back of stain. Rinse. Launder as usual. Never use nail polish remover on synthetic materials like acetate, triacetate or modacrylic, they will dissolve. Take these fabrics to the dry cleaner.

Perspiration Stains
New perspiration stains may be removed by regular laundering. Heavy stains may be pre-treated with a laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover) for 10 minutes. Older perspiration stains may be removed by sponging with white vinegar and water.

Unknown
If a stain cannot be identified, treat with cool water, then sponge with liquid laundry detergent or laundry pre-soak (spot stain remover).

Water Spots
Hold the water spot above steam from a boiling kettle (far away enough that there is no moisture drops on the fabric). Allow the fabric to become damp, but not wet. Shake and press while still \ damp, rubbing, if possible, with a piece of the same or a similar material.

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The colour samples correspond to close-up images of the real fabric in different colours, available in stock for this item.

This item is available in all the colours listed in the colour sample list, unless its marked unavailable under the colour.


Some of the items have photos in different colours but most of them do not.
When you press on the colour sample, you can have a closer view on the colour but you can also select it to be the final colour of the product.
If you select a colour and the item photo remains the same, it means only there are no photos available for this tem in this colour, but the colour is available in our stock.

For ex. Dress Blanche it is available in all the colours listed, but we have photos only for colours White, Light pink and Lilac.
When you press on any other colour, the main photo will be of the dress in White, but the colour is available on stock and you can order the dress in any of the available colours.