Fabulous Color, Elegant Texture and Pattern!
Here, you'll find online examples of a few of our delicious fabrics and colors from our current lines to assist you in customizing your own wardrobe. From soft and slinky to luxurious velvets to elegant and fantastic couture fabrics, we've got it all! There are many, many more fabric choices available in our Showroom. You may also fill out our Fashion Profile (see bottom navigation) and order a custom set of swatches in your favorite colors and styles.
To view PLP fabrics, select a swatch set below. (Click any small swatch to open a larger detail of the fabric.) NOTE: The nature of the web and differences in monitor calibrations mean that the colors and fabrics you find here may not be accurately represented. For best results, order your own custom swatch set based on your fashion profile.
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French Silks |
These rare and unique pieces were made in Lyons, France for use in Paris by top couture houses. I have the pleasure of spending time each year in Paris selecting the most beautiful from an exclusive collection. Each piece is quite small, often only enough for one or two garments, but I always feel lucky to find them so we can offer you the very finest fabrics in the world.
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69A
Amethyst Chanel Boucle |
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CT45
Beaded Dentelle de Calais |
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CT26
Chanel Silk Boucle |
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CT27
Chanel Silk Boucle |
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CT52
Claret Applique Mesh |
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CT69
Dentelle de Calais Iridescent Lace |
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CT44
Embellished Dentelle de Calais |
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CT53
Embroidered Rosebuds Velvet |
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CT24
Gaultier Blue Gold |
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CT46
Gaultier Diamonds |
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CT23
Gaultier Flocked Brocade |
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CT25
Gaultier Green Gold |
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CT32
Gaultier Orchids |
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CT29
Gaultier Paisley |
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CT38
Gaultier Silk Brocade |
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CT22
Gaultier Squares |
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CT47
Gold Silver Beaded Dentelle De Calais |
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69C
Green Chanel Boucle |
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CT16
Hand Painted Gypsy Paisley |
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CT06
Hand Painted Silk Oval |
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CT05
Hand Painted Silk Round |
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CT48
Indian Ribbon Lace |
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CT41
Iridescent Dentelle De Calais |
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CT42
Iridescent Dentelle De Calais |
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CT50
Ivory Olive Soutache Dentelle De Calais |
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CT74
LaCroix Gold Brocade |
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CT04
Saint Laurent |
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CT34
Saint Laurent Waves |
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CT21
Silk Floral Rib |
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CT17
Silk Gauze |
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CT33
Silk Metallic Brocade |
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CT51
Taupe Applique Mesh |
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69B
Turquoise Chanel Boucle |
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CT49
Turquoise Purple Soutache Dentelle De Calais |
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Bianchini-Ferier of Lyons, France |
From its beginnings in the 1880s the House of Bianchini-Férier has been associated with the world's most luxurious silks.
Working in close association with the leading couturiers of the day, Bianchini-Férier created fabrics which are considered standards today. One of the best known collaborations between an artist and a manufacturer was between Raoul Dufy and Bianchini-Férier. Dufy first designed textiles for Paul Poiret in 1911. Failing to imitate his bold hand wood-blocked patterns, Bianchini went to the source and in 1912 signed Dufy to an exclusive contract, then renewed it annually until the late 1920s
Within the industry, Bianchini was known especially for silk velvets and silk and metal brocades for haute couture, as well as exquisite hand-painted mousseline de soie.
For more than 100 years Bianchini-Férier has set the standard for fine fabrics, used the world over. Hailed as the longest continuously-running mill in Europe, Bianchini has remained the silk manufacturer of choice, combining invention and artistry in equal measure.
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CT71
Bianchini-Ferier Abstract Animal Crepe de Chine |
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CT68
Bianchini-Ferier Embroidered Gold Leaves |
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CT70
Bianchini-Ferier Embroidered Gold Stars |
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CT83
Bianchini-Ferier English Rose Charmeuse |
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T74
Bianchini-Ferier Gaultier Reversible Coral/Green |
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T75
Bianchini-Ferier Gaultier Reversible Coral/Grey |
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CT81
Bianchini-Ferier Hand Painted Cherry Blossoms on Mousseline |
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CT82
Bianchini-Ferier Hand Painted Coral Flora on Mousseline |
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CT75
Bianchini-Ferier Hand Painted Golden Rainbow |
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CT18
Bianchini-Ferier Hand Painted Gypsy |
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CT84
Bianchini-Ferier Hand Painted Nomad Velvet |
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CT76
Bianchini-Ferier Hand Painted Raoul Dufy Palms |
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CT67
Bianchini-Ferier Handpainted Monet Mousseline |
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CT65
Bianchini-Ferier Raoul Dufy Black/White Palms Mousseline |
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CT66
Bianchini-Ferier Ribbons Stripe |
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CT72
Bianchini-Ferier Sonia Delaunay 70's Floral |
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CT57
Bianchini-Ferier Tiny Leaves Stripes on Black Gauze |
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Asian Silks |
As long as a thousand years ago, the main commercial activity between Asia and Europe took place along a tortuous route from Persia and the Black Sea to the west to China in the east, traversing central Asian deserts and the high Himalayan plateaus of Tibet. The primary currency of that trade was silk, and thus the term "silk road" refers to the paths traveled in the pursuit of commerce in silk.
Today beautiful silks are made in many areas of Asia, each with its characteristic signature. The treasures included in our collection are as varied as their sources: China, Korea, Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Japan.
Email us with any queries you have about our Asian Couture Collection.
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T111
Blossom Charmeuse |
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T110
Brilliant Floral Charmeuse |
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T108
Butterflies Jacquard |
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T112
Carnivale Stretch Charmeuse |
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T109
Fuschia Plumes |
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T116
Gauguin Georgette |
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T20
Guinevere Black Silk Velvet |
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T11
Guinevere Burgundy Silk Velvet |
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T21
Guinevere Chocolate Silk Velvet |
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T106
Hand Painted Aqua/Lavender Crepe de Chine |
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T107
Hand Printed Rainbow Blocks |
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T114
Handpainted Blues Crepe de Chine |
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T113
Handpainted Cherry/Blue Crepe de Chine |
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T115
Handpainted Red/Purple Crepe de Chine |
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T116
Teal Dupionni |
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Thai02
Thai Hand Blocked Print |
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Thai03
Thai Hand Blocked Print |
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T120
Vietnamese Blk/Brown Jacquard |
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T118
Vietnamese Blue/Cherry Jacquard |
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T73
Vietnamese Hot Coral/Bronze Jacquard |
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T121
Vietnamese Pale Green jacquard |
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T122
Vietnamese Red Jacquard |
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T119
Vietnamese Red/Ink Jacquard |
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T117
Vietnamese Rust Jacquard |
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Indian Silks |
Any excuse to visit India, but searching out silks is my favorite! Many of these were created in Varanasi, the cultural capital of India and home to many skilled makers of silk. Intricate hand embroidery and beading, wildly vibrant colors and infinite, creative variations are the hallmarks of Indian silks. — Peggy Lutz
Email us with any queries you have about our Indian Couture Collection
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CT80
Celadon Embroidered/Jeweled Dupionni |
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CT77
Embroidered/Jeweled Dupionni Sari |
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CT85
Gold Discs on Black Raw Silk |
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CT87
Gold Discs on Natural Raw Silk |
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CT78
Gold/Multi Stripe Raw Silk |
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CT73
Jeweled Raw Silk Paisley |
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CT86
Silver Discs on Black Raw Silk |
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CT79
Taupe/Blue Iridescent Embroidered |
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Other Couture Fabrics |
Just a sample of our very extensive fabric collection. Some are quite limited editions, so if you adore a certain fabric, hesitate not! New pieces are added frequently, offering you a constantly changing palette with which to create your look. When ordering fabric swatches, be sure to ask for your favorites by name. We're always available to consult with you via email.
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61AE
Amethyst Lime Crinkle Crash |
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60A
Antique Gold Pleated |
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60AB
Antique Olive Pleated |
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23A
Aqua Beaded Lace |
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G96
Aqua Embroidered Beaded Taffeta |
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50A
BLack Art Nouveau Silk Velvet Burnout |
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61AC
Black Crinkle Crash |
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BEJST
Black Embroidered/Jeweled Silk Taffeta |
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13A
Black Gold Brocade |
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12A
Black Gold Floral Burnout |
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18A
Black Silver Tinsel Slither |
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24AC
Black White Ragtag Mesh |
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42A
Black/Pink Floral Taffeta with Hot Pink Reverse |
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T69
Brilliant Leaves Silk Velvet Burnout |
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61AB
Bronze Crinkle Crash |
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51A
Burgundy Art Nouveau Silk Velvet Burnout |
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R92
Burgundy Embroidered Beaded Taffeta |
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62A
Burgundy Embroidered Boucle |
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08A
Carnival Sequin Burnout |
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61AF
Champagne Crinkle Crash |
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63A
Cobalt Burgundy Velvety Slither |
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16A
Embroidered Cutwork Mesh |
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42A
Floral Embroidered Taffeta |
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R92A
Fuchsia Embroidered Beaded Taffeta |
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07A
Gold Sequins Black Organza |
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30A
Hand Painted Mirrored India Silk |
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T98
Italian Couture Abstract |
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T97
Italian Couture Collage |
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61A
Olive Crinkle Crash |
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G92
Olive Taffeta with Ribbons Roses |
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T19SM
Paint Drops Mesh |
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59A
Patchwork Metallics |
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61AD
Pine Crinkle Crash |
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61AG
Pink Crinkle Crash |
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53A
Red Beaded Applique Mesh |
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58A
Ribbon Embroidery On Velvet |
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14A
Sequin Fringe Mesh |
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T38
Small Butterflies on Silk Charmeuse |
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T28SVB
Turq Chocolate Paisley Silk Velvet Burnout |
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24A
Turquoise Ragtag Mesh |
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24AB
White Ragtag Mesh |
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Wearable Art |
This unique fabric is made using a technique called salt dyeing. White silk crepe is stretched and hand painted in a water-color fashion by master colorist Janet Joslin. Salt and alcohol are added to pull the dye in different directions, creating wonderful abstract formations under her expert hand. After drying, the fabric is steamed for at least six hours, then washed and ironed by hand.
The resulting fabric has been pre-washed and is color fast. It can be washed by hand or dry cleaned
Choose from among this one-of-a-kind silk treasures and consult with us to have your chosen garment made.
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3013
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3014
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3015
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3017
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3018
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3019
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3020
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3022
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3023
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3024
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3026
Italian Couture Abstract |
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3012
Salt Dyed Silk |
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More Gorgeous Fabrics |
Fine fabrics to create your choice of garments. Work with your PLP Sylist in making your selection.
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K24
Black Diamond Mesh |
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B11
Blue Pineapples Burnout Satin |
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B43
Bluebottle Flocked Satin |
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BSCV
Burgundy Silk Cut Velvet |
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BSCV
Burgundy Silk Cut Velvet |
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1AB
Naturals Ombre with Tiny Gold Rings |
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36G2
Ruby Mesh with Tiny Silver Metallic Squares |
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Current Slither/Slinky Swatches |
Everyone's favorite Basic Fabric, the marvelous Slither (aka Slinky) is acetate/lycra and machines washes cold, tumbles dry low, and emerges from the drier ready to wear. It's a traveler's delight!
Many of our clients are devoted to this fabric, and we at PLP love it for many reasons, including that it's stretchy-ness makes long distance fitting a breeze.
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