Distinctly Handmade Robes from The Bathrobe Company of Covent Garden

Tammi — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 00:30:35 +0000

Individuals are tiring of mass-made items, ill-fitting garments and poor quality production. This is apparent in the success of companies who encourage custom orders and who devote their focus to superior manufacturing, excellent raw materials, and detailed workmanship. In fact, several companies have moved back to the old-fashioned way of making clothes and that is by hand.

One of those companies who is determined to offer the finest of luxury bathrobes is The Bathrobe Company of Covent Garden. Successfully creating men’s and women’s robes for over twenty years, their unique designs continue to be a highly prized commodity.

Intricate and well-thought out details are the norm for these luxurious robes. And several key aspects separate these robes from run-of-the-mill garments. For example you can expect to find:

velour on the inside of the cuffs enabling them to be rolled back for perfect fit,
sculpted facings on the hooded robes to ensure a custom finish,
handmade creations in the English countryside of Suffolk,
generous cuts for loose fit and comfort,
quality woven cloth,
unique patterns sculpted into the weaves,
pre-dyed yarns which do not fade,
soft terry-towel finish on the inside,
and loops that are sheared on the outside to create a rich cotton velour.

Another interesting point about the styling of the robes, most of the patterns are offered in Kaftans, Shawl Collar robes and towels, in addition to the standard hooded versions. A large selection including Black Diamond, Red Diamond, Honey, Renaissance, Royal Tapestry, Backgammon, Patchwork, Music Notes and solid colours, the robes fit both men and women. To be sure of sizing, the website offers a chart that lets the customer know the sizing in European and American sizes as well the measurements in inches and centimetres.

Testimonials suggest that this is a high-quality line of bathrobes, which one would expect for the one hundred and sixty-five pound price tag.

Academy of Art University has one of the top fashion schools in the nation with the most famous show in the industry.

Spring 2008 Runway Buzzword – Ikat Print

Tammi — Thu, 21 Feb 2008 22:49:34 +0000

Tie-dye, batik and now ikat. But donâ€™t be deceived. Ikat is nothing new. In fact, ikat printing has been practiced for centuries in countries such as Indonesia and India. The term comes from the Malaysian saying â€œmangikatâ€ which means to bind, knot or wind around. Different regions are known for specific designs in animal prints and flowers.
Another term for the ikat technique is resist dying. Basically, the technique includes wrapping and dying sections of yarn to make a pattern. Wax and clay are used to prevent the dye from penetrating specific areas to help create the motif. The yarn is then woven into beautifully colourful and thematic fabrics.

While the Spring 2008 runway displayed ikat dresses from top designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Tracy Reese and Bruce Spring, ikat print is making its way into lingerie and swimwear. Several shops have been seen selling select pieces of ikat lingerie including bathing suits, bras and bathrobes. Landsâ€™ End is showing a pretty tankini style ikat print bathing suit and Novica.com has a couple Cristin Carolin bathrobes. She specializes in ikat having learned the technique in Bali.

Ikat should be prevalent in the spring and summer months as the designs lend themselves to warm weather patterns.

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Distinctly Handmade Robes from The Bathrobe Company of Covent Garden

Spring 2008 Runway Buzzword – Ikat Print