Care Guide

Discover all our tips for preserving and extending the life
of your best pieces!

WASHING YOUR ITEMS

Each material is unique and must be carefully cleaned, so we advise you to follow these golden rules for cleaning:

  • Do not wash your items too often, especially jeans and knitwear.

  • Always sort whites from coloured clothes to avoid unpleasant surprises.

  • Turn the clothes inside out.

  • Do not wash clothes above 30°C and household linen above 60°C.

  • Use a net for delicate clothes, lace for example.

  • Do not put silk, viscose or wool in the machine.

See details for each material

Every item has a care symbol on its page to show you how to look after it.
Not sure what they mean? We'll go through what they mean with you!

There are 7 symbols you need to know if you want to work out how to care for them:

  • Washing

  • Laundry whiteners

  • Tumble Drying

  • Air Drying

  • Ironing

  • Dry Cleaning

  • Wet Cleaning

The most common symbols are:

  • Do not wash in water

  • Hand wash

  • Machine wash at 30°C

  • Machine wash at 30°C on delicate cycle

  • Do not iron, do not use steam

  • Gentle ironing, without steam

  • Laundry whiteners (do not use chlorinated or banned oxygenated whitening products)

  • Do not tumble dry

  • Dry flat without machine spinning

  • Moderate dry cleaning with care

  • Wet cleaning, professional wet cleaning

  • No dry cleaning, leather dry cleaning specialist required

DRYING AND IRONING

Ideally you should always air dry your clothes rather than tumble dry them if you want them to last longer. Also avoid exposing your clothes directly to sunlight when they dry.
When ironing, always go by the instructions on the label. Please note that some fabrics like viscose don't go well with steam!

Good to know: it isn't a good idea to iron soiled clothes as the stains or marks may become permanent!

STORING YOUR CLOTHING

Before putting your clothes away, make sure they are well washed, dried and ironed. We advise you to fold knit items and to put woven items on clothes hangers. Use good quality wooden hangers and not wire ones if you don't want to ruin your items. Make sure your clothing is well spaced out so your wardrobe stays aerated.

Tip: Moths love natural materials (wool, cotton, and silk) so if you want to repel them, try strong fragrances like lavender, rosemary and cedarwood. Aerate your wardrobe well, shake your clothes occasionally and hoover up dust!

FOR MORE RESPONSIBLE WASHING

As a general rule, you can wash our clothes more responsibly. Firstly, your choice of detergent is very important: opt for liquid, organic products that contain no bleach. Washing powders generally leave marks on dark colours.

Here's a recipe for organic washing powder you can use at home:

Ingredients:

  • 1 litre of water

  • 20 g Marseille/household soap shavings

  • 20g liquid black soap

  • 1 tablespoon soda crystals

  • Optional: a few drops of essential oils

How to make:

  • Boil the water with the soaps and soda crystals

  • Remove from heat

  • Add any essential oils you wish to add

  • Place in a container

Before each use, shake the detergent and add the equivalent of half a glass of this homemade detergent.

You can also do your bit towards the planet by reducing the spin speed to 800 rpm. This will reduce the amount of creasing in your clothes, so you won't have to iron them. Finally, we advise you to keep the tumble dryer to a minimum! This consumes a lot of energy.

When you wash your clothes, damaged plastic fibres enter the wastewater and cannot be effectively filtered by either washing machines or sewage treatment plants.

This is especially the case for synthetic products. The majority of microplastics get into the oceans as a result of synthetic product washing cycles during the consumer life cycle.

Claudie Pierlot has therefore identified three solutions that you can apply to reduce the microplastics released during washing cycles.

  • Using a laundry ball, is 31% effective against releasing microplastics into the water during wash cycles.
  • Using a wash bag, is 54% effective against releasing microplastics into the water during wash cycles.
  • Using a filter , is 78% effective against releasing microplastics into the water during wash cycles.

Source: The efficiency of devices intended to reduce microfibre release during clothes washing, National Library of Medicine, coraball.com

MATERIAL DETAILS

Leather is a wardrobe staple: natural, hard-wearing and timeless. This premium, timeless material embodies the perfect blend of tradition and modernity, and can be found in many different designs, textures and colours. .

Care

  • If you want your leather pieces to last over time, it's essential to look after them: you can clean your pieces using a cleansing lotion and a clean cloth to remove anything that may have accumulated on the leather.

  • The leather should then be nourished regularly (2 to 3 times a year) with a special cream.

  • Prolonged exposure to the sun and light can cause the colour of the leather to vary.

  • If not in use, place the accessory back in its pouch to protect it from damp and heat.

  • Avoid contact with alcohol-based products, fatty substances and prolonged contact with water

  • If there is a stain, dab lightly with a clean cloth soaked in a moisturising milk or natural makeup remover.

  • We recommend that you use a shoe polish that does not contain silicone for optimum results when it comes to looking after your shoes. If in doubt, or if you need advice, feel free to visit a repairs specialist or shoe shop, who will be the best people to advise you about how to extend the lifespan of your accessories.

With its velvety finish and soft touch, the suede brings texture to the piece. The finish differs depending on the level of polish, rendering each piece unique. The skins are from Italy.

Care

  • After brushing the accessory to remove all traces of dust and particles from to the polishing process, apply a water-proofing spray before first use. Repeat regularly.

  • Avoid contact with light-coloured clothing in the case of dark coloured suede (black and navy blue) to prevent bleeding.

  • Protect from heat sources and extended periods in the sun.

  • If not in use, store the accessory in its original pouch away from humidity and heat.

  • Avoid all contact with alcohol-based products and oils and avoid prolonged contact with water.

  • For stains, use terre de Sommières (bentonite clay).

Nylon is a synthetic fibre that has many advantages; it is light, soft, stretchy, durable and dries quickly.

Care

  • Avoid rubbing against abrasive surfaces.

  • Prolonged exposure to the sun and light can cause the colour of the leather to vary.

  • If not in use, place the accessory back in its pouch to protect it from damp and heat.

  • Avoid contact with alcohol-based products, fatty substances and prolonged contact with water.

  • If there are any stains, the item should be dry cleaned or by using a clean cloth.

  • Never apply wax polish, or a cream or milk moisturiser.

  • Protect from sources of heat and prolonged exposure to the sun.

Wool is a natural fibre of animal origin. Wool is used in accessories for warmth and softness.

Care

  • You can look after wool by leaving it in a cool place for 24 to 48 hours, or by putting it in a damp place (like your bathroom). Wool has self-cleaning properties, so there's no need to wash it every time you wear it. Washing is recommended once or twice a season. Hand wash or use your washing machine's wool cycle, at a low temperature and with a suitable spin cycle.
    Be careful, washing with water that is too hot can damage the wool by felting it! Ideally, use a special wool detergent and do not rub the fabric.

  • When drying, do not twist the wool, especially if it is knitted. You can carefully lay your item in a towel or cloth to remove excess water. Dry flat and out of the sun.

  • If there are any stains, the item should be hand washed in cold water. You should then let it air dry.

  • Avoid contact with alcohol-based products, fatty substances and prolonged contact with water.

Polyester is the most widely used synthetic fibre in the textile industry. It is popular for its softness.

Care

  • If there are any stains, the item should be hand washed in cold water. You should then let it air dry.

  • Avoid contact with alcohol-based products, fatty substances and prolonged contact with water.

  • Protect from sources of heat and prolonged exposure to the sun.

A natural fibre derived from silkworms whose exceptional qualities are softness, shine and suppleness. .

Care

  • We recommend washing silk by hand in cold water. Don't leave the silk to soak for too long, and don't wring it out. You can carefully lay your item in a towel or cloth to remove excess water.

  • Dry away from the sun and on a hanger. You can also iron your damp item at a low temperature.

  • If there are any stains, the item should be hand washed in cold water. You should then let it air dry.

  • Avoid contact with alcohol-based products, fatty substances and prolonged contact with water.

Viscose is a synthetic fibre, chemically created from a natural raw material, wood cellulose. It is valued for its softness and enveloping comfort.

Care

  • Viscose is machine washable, inside out, at 30° maximum.

  • Dry in the open air, on a hanger. Viscose loses its floatiness during washing, but regains it once dry.

  • You can iron your garment at a low temperature.

Denim is a timeless wardrobe staple. Denim doesn't get dirty very easily and is easy to look after.

Care

  • Historically, you don't wash jeans. We recommend that you only machine wash denim when it is stained or dirty. If this is the case, wash your jeans inside out at 30° to preserve the colour, and leave to air dry. As a general rule, it is not necessary to iron them after washing.

  • To remove a stain, simply dampen the area in question with water and use a natural stain remover such as Marseille soap, then machine wash.

Cashmere is a natural material of animal origin. This luxury fabric is comfortable to wear, perfect for cold weather, and durable when properly looked after.

Care

  • Cashmere requires special care and attention. It should be washed at a low temperature or in cold water. Cashmere loves water, which keeps it soft and supple.

  • Hand wash or use your washing machine's wool cycle, at a low temperature and with a suitable spin cycle. Be careful, washing with water that is too hot can damage cashmere by felting it! Ideally, use a special wool detergent and do not rub the fabric. Quickly soak your cashmere garment in the water, pat it dry and then rinse it in clean water.

  • When drying, do not twist the fabric, especially if it is knitted. You can carefully lay your item in a towel or cloth to remove excess water. Dry flat and out of the sun.

To look after your jewellery, it's important to avoid it coming into contact with perfume, chemicals or water.
We advise you to always remove it when you take a shower or go to bed to preserve its shine.