While pastels and linens may dominate, there is nothing like crisp white to off-set the bronzing effects of the sun.
Monthly Archives: May 2009
Sofa
Velvet is not a fabric to be taken lightly. Only a certain few dare to try to reverse the damage caused by liquids on velvet.
Label
“Hand wash: do not wringe to remove water. Place it first in a sponge towel and then dry flat. Soft cool ironing on inside out garment. Avoid low cost dry cleaning services that would not guarantee optimum results.” Critical Shopper, New York Times.
Peachy’s Purse
Peachy rushes over to her favorite dry cleaning establishment, Jeeves of Belgravia, one featured frequently in Whom You Know (oh, by the way Peachy's blog is of the best of insider information about all things Manhattan).
Dreams
3600 dresses were collected, a high-school cafeteria transformed into a boutique and 1600 girls shopped and smiled.
Garment of the Week, May 8th 2009
This leather jacket worn by the principal male lead is a challenge because of the construction as well as the artificial aging added by the "paint shop".
Pleats
"Man in pleated pants, scuffed penny loafers, and no-vent sport coat. Must be have old business practices as well." as read on Twitter.
Handbag Handle Oil Extraction
At Jeeves of Belgravia we have a special process to remove the oil which collects in the handles of handbags. This process does not change the color or texture of the bag, but "extracts" the oils in the handles. This is a time consuming process that requires a delicate touch.