To celebrate the opening of its store in Sydney, Balenciaga has curated an exclusive in-store…
Something you may not know about me .. I love quality
It’s always a good day when Catherine Cluning, CEO,
This is Wilbur, my client’s family teddy bear. He visited the beach house one summer…
We all love a bit of silk. When exposed to high heat or agitated in…
We’re making the most of the Easter break to invest in some learning overseas. Irene’s…
Embroidery is an ancient art form evolving from religious roots, to flourishing in royal courts…
One of my customers, whose wardrobe I have cared for over 20 years, buys exquisitely…
The Australian branch of the Ford Motor Company was established when RJ Durance moved to…
New in store: skin nourishing sheep milk soap - high quality plant-based soap with almond…
Top five tips to help ensure your
Can you see the pulled thread in this lovely jumper? No? Me neither. We restored…
Get in early with your cleaning or alterations
There is lots to consider when presented with runway or vintage items like this Saint…
The countdown has started to the 2024 AFL Brownlow Medal event on Monday, 23 September.…
Researching lace in preparation for a client fabric care training session I learnt a fun…
We receive visitors from all over Melbourne wanting to have items cleaned. Today’s visitor is…
Irene has been making magic happen in the kitchen again. This time, she baked my…
Natural fibres edit: wool. Without doubt, I love wool. It is delightfully warm (yet breathable)…
This stunning Gucci silk multicolour women’s neck bow is decorated with GG logo pattern and…
Found this stunning tailored wool, silk and cotton suit by independent womenswear designer
Natural fibres edit: linen. It’s a strong, natural and biodegradable fibre derived from the flax…
Australian-born Hollywood costume designer Orry-Kelly designed this silk and sequin dress for Marilyn Monroe in…
This close up of an Alexander McQueen dress looks more like an aquatic rock and…
Only three of these naval-style wool jackets decorated with metallic braids were made by McQueen.…
Chanel is known for its exquisite garments and embellishments. Less is known how we care…
A departure from McQueen’s well known corseted Victorian silhouette, this stunning voluminous gold coat is…
From McQueen’s Plato’s Atlantis collection, this stingray leather jacket (check out the stitching) was inspired…
Irene’s Dry Cleaning often has a non starring role in cleaning
Washing your silk scarf will result in loss of body and lustre, shrinking of threads…
Here are two pieces of identical woollen knitwear. One washed in water (top) and one…
Loved the Iris Apfel movie. There is someting no-nonsense and professional about her approach to…
