Silk satin feels soft to the touch but is remarkably durable due to long strong interwoven fibres. Despite its inherent strength, we still recommend treading lightly and water proofing to protect silk satin covered shoes from errant liquid. We have an assortment of techniques to help restore scuffs and marks, though not all can be…
read moreThe countdown has started to the 2024 AFL Brownlow Medal event on Monday, 23 September. For over a decade Irenes’s has been primping, pressing and preparing outfits for a number of the attendees. Who will win this year? The red carpet outfits, as always, of course!
read moreNatural fibres edit: wool. Without doubt, I love wool. It is delightfully warm (yet breathable) in winter, water resistant, easy to clean and naturally wrinkle resistant. Wool fabrics are versatile - used to create both high-end fashion through to casual wear. A natural fibre, it’s both recyclable and biodegradable (hello sustainability - especially if it…
read moreThis stunning Gucci silk multicolour women’s neck bow is decorated with GG logo pattern and printed gold-tone bee. Made in Italy, it made me wonder about the significance of the bees. The bee symbol on Gucci represents power, community, and loyalty. The bee motif serves as a reminder of this commitment to its customers and…
read moreNatural fibres edit: linen. It’s a strong, natural and biodegradable fibre derived from the flax plant stem. It was once considered the most sustainable fibre (pest resistant, drought-tolerant, fast-growing). Linen can be incredibly soft, breathable, moisture wicking and ages beautifully (whether it be a crisp shirt, dress, luxurious bedding or tablecloth). Linen creases easily. If…
read moreChanel is known for its exquisite garments and embellishments. Less is known how we care for them by hand. To protect the integrity of these delicate buttons - they were removed prior to cleaning and reattached afterwards. Ready for the next outing!
read moreA departure from McQueen’s well known corseted Victorian silhouette, this stunning voluminous gold coat is from the 2007 collection titled, ‘In Memory of Elizabeth How, Salem, 1692’. To create this look for the silk and
read moreYour wardrobe should be in good condition. Always. That’s why we have a vast collection of buttons on hand to replace missing ones. Whether it be at your request or we notice a missing button during our cleaning service, we go to great lengths to ensure a perfect match and restoration.
read moreLet’s pause a moment to admire the exquisite detail of these cufflinks on our customer’s white cotton Dior shirt. Wardrobe items such as this are always attended to by hand at Irene’s.
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