Think Merino is just for jumpers? Think again. The deluxe natural fabric finds new life in active wear Merino is a finely crimped fabric that comes from Merino sheep. Originating from Spain, this high quality […]
Patra is proud to be a sponsor of the Himalayan expedition – providing pure silk thermals and bamboo-cotton baselayers for team leaders and a bursary to one young explorer, Rebecca Hopkins. During August, the British […]
From death penalties for wearing the wrong colour, to the invention the search for a cure for malaria, dyes have a colourful past The history and methods behind fabric dying From Ancient Egypt to […]
Our new range is here – packed with gorgeous prints, colour palettes and natural fabrics for the season ahead We are delighted to introduce our new Autumn/Winter collection. We’ve taken the best of our classic […]
From drawing board to shop floor – the inspiration and design process behind our new collection The design process may have begun many months ago but we’ve now completed our range for Autumn / Winter […]
Patra sponsors young explorers on an expedition to the Himalayas Patra is a proud sponsor of the Himalayan expedition of the British Exploring Society. The trek, which will take place in the Ladakh region of […]
The colours, prints and cuts that made the grade on the runways Layers, knits, draping and wrapping. Bright colours and calming neutrals. Here are the top catwalk trends we expect to hit the high street this Autumn […]
The history and symbolism of floral fashions Most of us have a least one floral dress or top in our wardrobes, inspiring feelings of joy and summertime with their lovely blossom motifs – beautiful to […]
Classic and Elegant Tips for Summer Sunny days are too rare in London so when one finally came along last weekend I went for a walk and picnic with my family in Regents Park. People-watching […]
Give your wardrobe an all-natural update and look after sensitive skin Many of you, like me may have been born with hyper-sensitive skin and find that wearing garments made of synthetic materials such as polyester, […]