Trend Watch: Patterned Trousers
Following in the fashion footsteps of D&G and House of Holland, we’ve brought out our own print pieces, with wide-cut, loose flowing silk trousers in on-trend floral and tribal patterns. Because we design our own […]
Author: Rita Patra
Spring is here! But you can’t rely on the weather yet
3 Spring/Summer silk essentials for changeable weather At last! Crocuses are coming up and the first daffs are starting to peep out. It’s lovely and sunny, but we definitely detected a fluttering of snow this […]
Pulling pants: Patra supports 3000-mile Atlantic rowing challenge
We are delighted to announce our support of the incredible rowing feat currently underway in the Atlantic Ocean. Proud sponsors of Benno Rawlinson on the 8-man ‘Trade Winds 2013’ crew, it’s our men’s silk-mix Tanga […]
Long Johns
Where does ‘long john’ come from? World Wide Words suggest it is the long underwear worn by American soldiers during WW2. Wherever the word comes from we’ve taken this garment and added our pure silk […]
Silk Maps
During WW2, MI5 came up with the idea of printing escape maps onto silk. As we know it can be folded up so small and when opened up, makes no noise whatsoever! At this time […]
The origins of silk
Silk legend has it that around 2500 BC Lady Hsi Ling Shih was taking a cup of tea when a cocoon fell into her cup and unravelled into silk thread. She has […]
Autumn – the new Patra collection
Welcome Autumn In! Our all new Autumn collection is out now. Beautiful natural fabrics, exclusive styles from Patra will make a welcome addition to your Autumn wardrobe. A favourite transitional piece is featured here – […]
Patra Selections Launches Its New Summer 2012 Collection
Patra Selections has launched its new Summer 2012 collection, made up of new, flattering silk styles and perennial favourites. Summer 2012 sees the launch of Patra Selections’ new collection with an abundance of […]
Patra Selections Sponsors British Superbike Rider Sam West
Patra Selections, the silk mail-order retailer, has become a sponsor of British Superbike (BSB) rider Sam West. Patra Selections, the silk mail-order retailer, is acting as a sponsor to the British Superbike rider Sam West […]
Removing Smells and Stains from Silk Clothing and Dealing with Moths
Every so often, we receive calls from customers for help on removing particular stains from silk. In these instances, using delicate machine wash, handwash or dry cleaning your silk garments may not be […]