Did you know you don’t have to hand wash silk? Silk is like wool – it’s a natural, protein based fabric that is surprisingly resilient and long lasting. It is often categorised as hand […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 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, 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 […]