Notes from the atelier.
Garment care guides, fabric know-how and stories from four London studios. Written by the people who handle your clothes.
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Wedding dress preservation: what actually happens after the big day
From the first inspection to the sealed box: the process, the timings and the questions to ask before you hand your dress over.
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Silk: why the washing machine is the last place it should be.
Silk is a protein fibre, like your hair. What that means for water, heat and agitation, and what to do the moment something is spilt on it.
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Invisible mending, explained by the tailor who does it.
A moth hole in a favourite coat is not the end of it. How threads are rewoven from the garment's own seam allowance, and which fabrics take it best.
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The handbag care routine that keeps leather for decades.
Stuffing, storage, sunlight and the one product you should never use. A practical routine for the bag you would like to hand down.
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Liquid CO2 cleaning: what it is, and why we chose it over PERC.
No heat, no harsh solvent, no residue. A plain-English guide to the technology behind our studios and the garments it was made for.
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Fine bed linen: laundering at home versus the atelier.
What a hotel-standard finish involves, when a home wash is perfectly fine, and how to keep Frette and The White Company sheets crisp between visits.
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Standard turnaround is 48–72 hours across all studios, with express same-day options available on request.
Yes. Every garment is assessed individually and matched to the safest process for its fabric, from delicate silks to structured tailoring.
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Yes. Our Chelsea Bridal Studio specialises in wedding dress cleaning, preservation and couture alteration by master tailors.
Yes — our Business Services team provides account-level garment care for fashion houses, luxury hotels and private residential clients across London.
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