Caring for Your Elegant Wardrobe: Preserving Timeless Style, Expert Care Guidelines from Paris and Milan

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Expert Care Guidelines from Sophie and Margot

"Elegance is in the details. Proper care transforms a good garment into a timeless piece."

Sophie (Paris).

At Vivien Lauren, we thought we would do a follow up article on the great reveal - the fashion revolution that brought about the woman's trousers. This time though we are bringing a lighter focus on how to look after and care for your elegant trouser and which can, of course be read across to your wider wardrobe.

These are simple, go to, expert care guidelines from French and Italian designers and stylist : Sophie and Margot who gave us, in our previous article, such an immersive, and interesting revelation on the evolution of fashion which brought about the woman's trouser.

We all know the excitement of shopping, bringing, home those exclusive fashion finds, but, what now, how can you wear and best care for them to make the most out of them.

Margot (Milan): "Your trousers are an investment. Treat them with the same respect you would a treasured artwork."

Trouser Care: Sophie and Margot's Expert Insights

Sophie (Paris):

It is easier if we begin with the fabric of your garment. We start with the obvious, try to check the care guidance usually given on the care label which will be stitched on the inside of your clothing, but here are general guidelines to help you with caring for the different fabrics.

Fabric-Specific Care - Preserving Timeless Style Expert Care Guidelines:

1. Wool Trousers

   • Dry clean recommended

   • Brush gently to remove surface dust

   • Store on padded hangers

   • Avoid direct sunlight

     
     

2. Silk Trousers

   • Delicate hand washing or professional cleaning

   • Use silk-specific detergents

   • Hang to dry, avoid direct heat

   • Store in breathable garment bags

     
     

3. Leather and Leather-Blend Trousers

   • Professional leather cleaning

   • Use leather conditioner

   • Store away from direct heat

   • Stuff with tissue to maintain shape

     
     

Care and Maintenance:

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Preserving Timeless Style

Expert Care Guidelines from Sophie and Margot

Universal Maintenance Tips:

• Rotate wearing to prevent excessive wear

• Address stains immediately

• Invest in quality hangers - like the padded hangers, and wooden hangers, coat hangers as needed.

• Consider trusted professional cleaning for perfect turn around

There you have it. Tips from both Milan and Paris, the epitome of fashion cultured over generations.

They will also work for your other fashion pieces, bags, shoes, accessories.

Use it as something you can do a quick 'refer back to' when you add a new fabric or are unsure about how to take of your fashion treasures, forward to a friend, and enjoy Timeless Elegant Fashion together.

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