The art of silk. Wearable works
commissioned for your consideration.
From brush on paper to garment on hanger, the
life of an exclusive
WinterSilks? print is one of creativity and collaboration,
with a little help from technology. It all begins
with a painting or sketch
by our resident artist, Judy,
who gathers inspiration
from art, nature, and pretty much everywhere she goes. She then takes her creation
and scans it into her
computer, which prints out
a digital rendering of her original work that gets sent
to our design center. For
any given season, Judy
will design dozens of
exclusive prints to adorn sleepwear, sweaters,
blouses, skirts, tees, and
other items. A couple
favorites from our latest collection are her new
Mosaic Tile caftan and
pajama set and the Garden Grove printed sweater (complete with rosette
buttons). And, since most
prints run in limited-edition, you?ll have your very own silky work of wearable art!

Dressing natural is cool,
and the United Nations agrees!
What’s the best part about wearing silk in the spring
and summertime? You
feel fresh and comfortable without compromising your
style. Silk’s molecular
structure naturally allows
air to pass through, making
it the breeziest, healthiest
fabric under the sun. Silk also plays
well with others, case-in-point: our silk cotton
blouses. They’re light and airy with the
crispness of cotton. These blouses are a
great way to celebrate the “International
Year of Natural Fibers” (which the UN Food
and Agriculture Organization declared
2009 to be.) According to the FAO, natural
fabrics are of utmost importance to the world economy, helping provide food and income
security to almost every region of the world.
So silk is doing its part in the global economy—
as well as being a natural fiber ambassador
in your summer wardrobe!

Quarterly Update:
Mix, match, and always look your best.
How simple can creating
your ideal summer
wardrobe get? How about 1 incredible fabric, 4 mix-and-match pieces in all coordinating colors? Our newest travel-perfect knit, silk viscose with spandex, will pack without a single wrinkle (and that goes for a full-day’s wear as well). Plus, it has the
most fluid drape that flatters every figure, and it’s completely light and breathable. The tunic,
tank, skirt, and pant will all integrate into your current wardrobe as well to create endless dressing options.
So you’ll go from day to
night, from work to play,
and from sea to shining sea beautifully, comfortably, and easily!

Silk Abroad: Sweetest sounding strings.
The soft, resonating sound
of the harp has been an orchestral staple in Europe since the Middle Ages, its popularity continued during
the Baroque period. And
what material helped
make the emotionally charged music of Bach and Handel come alive? The
gentle vibration of silk harp strings. Baroque harps, as well as those in Persia and Burma, employed
the labor-intense strings, which are made by
hand-twisting the silk base then hand-twisting
metal around it, a process that can take months to complete. The result of which is a lighter, more delicate hum than metal alone. Turns out silk
sounds as smooth as it feels!