With my new Holly Holden Collection of clothing, I was inspired to protect each piece and reached out to Barbara Harman, the founder of The Butler’s Closet. She is THE renowned expert on how to protect clothes as well as upholstered furniture. Your clothes, like my new collection, are a serious investment… so I was “seriously interested!”
Barbara was the former CEO of Parfums Nina Ricci. She was gifted many beautiful clothes from the ready-to-wear and couture collections and searched online to find the best cotton garment bags to protect them, along with cotton dust covers for their newly built weekend house furniture. Nothing was out there to buy! A lightbulb moment.
She worked with two very experienced and accomplished textile conservators to understand what materials they recommended. The answer? Storing clothes in 100% cotton, breathable garment bags made from fabrics free of chemicals. So, in 2011, she launched The Butler's Closet, offering products with undyed and unbleached fabric to preserve clothing, shoes, and furniture. The clothing and furniture covers are made from the same fabric conservators use at the Metropolitan Museum.
Protection begins in the closet! Even if you dress casually, you always need clothing for special occasions (weddings, business conferences, galas). We all know that timeless clothes can last for years if they are maintained properly. Collected dust can harden on jacket shoulders and on top of shoes, and moths love to discover those favorite, rarely used pieces. And, speaking from experience, light makes fabrics fade! Case in point: my daughter once hung her appointed bridesmaid dress on the front of her closet door near a window. Two months later, she returned to get the dress for the wedding, only to discover that due to its location, the afternoon sun had created fade marks across the front of the dress… a disaster!
There is nothing like what The Butler's Closet offers out there. Each piece, from wardrobe and garment bags, to flannel shoe bags and shoe stuffers, are all made with the utmost quality. The Butler's Closet has customers all over the world, and now I know why! Have questions? Just contact Barbara who is passionate about her business of caring for fine possessions.
My most favorite pieces in her line? The shoulder covers! They are simple to use, and I can easily see what the outfit is in my closet. I also adore the deluxe cotton storage bags for sweaters. The suit covers for Stuart's white dinner jacket, Black tie and tails are great too!
Forbidden Faux Pas
No-no: To keep your clothes stored in plastic dry-cleaning bags. Petroleum-based products can emit gas that may cause fabrics to deteriorate.
What is done: Textile conservators recommend storing clothes in 100% cotton, breathable garment bags free of chemicals.
I thought you may wish to know about The Butler's Closet too. So… guess what my special dresses, jackets, gowns and heels are going to bed in now?!
Xx
Holly
PS: Special discount codes (below) are being offered to you, courtesy of The Butler's Closet. They are valid until February 7, 2024, and are only for you, my dear subscribers!
10% off orders over $75 with code HOLLY10
15% off orders over $150 with code HOLLY15
20% off orders over $250 with code HOLLY20
