A bespoke garment is an investment, and like any investment it rewards maintenance. These are the same care instructions we give every client at delivery — collected in one place.
Guinea brocade and atiku
Dry clean only, and sparingly — over-cleaning dulls the sheen that makes brocade worth wearing. Between events, air the garment for a few hours, then store it on a broad-shouldered hanger inside a breathable cotton garment bag. Never plastic: trapped humidity is how mildew wins.
Aso-oke
Handwoven cloth should never see a washing machine. Spot-clean with a barely damp white cloth, dry flat away from sunlight, and store folded with acid-free tissue in the creases. Refold along different lines twice a year so no single crease becomes permanent.
Cashmere and wool suiting
Brush after each wear with a natural-bristle garment brush — it removes dust before it settles into the weave. Rest the suit at least a day between wears, and dry clean only two or three times a year. Wrinkles usually release with steam; keep the iron itself off the cloth.
Linen
Linen is the exception: it can be gently hand-washed in cool water with mild detergent. Iron while slightly damp for that crisp, just-pressed finish. Embrace the natural creasing that appears through the day — that lived-in elegance is the entire point of linen.
Embroidered pieces
Turn embroidered garments inside out before storing so the thread work never rubs against other fabrics. If a thread pulls loose, do not cut or tug it — bring the garment in and our artisans will secure it invisibly.
When in doubt, message us before you clean anything. A two-minute WhatsApp question is cheaper than replacing a hand-embroidered neckline.