Care Guide

Our pieces are made to last. The instructions below are the difference between getting one season out of them and getting five.

Cotton and linen

  • Wash cold (30°C) on a gentle cycle.
  • Turn inside out before washing to protect the surface.
  • Skip the tumble dryer. Hang to dry, ideally flat on a bath towel for knits, on a hanger for shirts.
  • Iron on medium heat while still slightly damp. Linen needs steam.
  • Wash less than you think. Cotton t-shirts and shirts only need washing when they're actually dirty.

Merino wool and cashmere

  • Hand wash in lukewarm water with a wool-safe detergent. Soak 10 minutes, no scrubbing.
  • Press out water gently — never wring. Roll in a towel to absorb excess moisture.
  • Dry flat, reshaped to size. Hanging stretches the shoulders.
  • If you must machine-wash, use a wool cycle, cold, in a mesh bag.
  • Air your knits between wears. Wool self-cleans through ventilation. You only need to wash a sweater every 5–10 wears unless something happens to it.
  • For pilling, use a cashmere comb or a battery-operated fabric shaver — never pick at pills with your fingers.

Suede and leather shoes

  • Brush suede with a soft-bristle brush after every wear, in one direction, to lift dust and revive the nap.
  • Waterproof suede with a silicone-free spray before the first wear, and re-spray every 4–6 weeks.
  • For leather, condition every 2–3 months with a neutral cream. Polish twice a year.
  • Use shoe trees overnight — cedar wicks moisture and keeps the shape.
  • Rotate pairs. Leather and suede need 24 hours to dry out between wears, otherwise they break down faster.

Jewelry

  • Take it off before showering, swimming, or working out. Sweat and chlorine dull the finish.
  • Wipe with a soft cloth after wear to remove oils and skin residue.
  • For sterling silver, use a polishing cloth every few weeks to prevent tarnish.
  • Store flat, ideally in the pouch the piece arrived in, away from other metals.

The principle

Wash less. Air more. Rotate. Treat your clothes the way you'd want a friend to treat something you'd lent them — and they'll outlast the trend cycle by a decade.