The Africa Fashion Exhibition will take place at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Through this exhibition, visitors can explore Africa’s independence and creativity, while challenging decades of false assumptions. Influential designers will tell the continent’s […]
Everything you need to know about shirt dresses and how to choose the right style for you The shirt dress is a classic garment that has withstood the test of time. It’s a firm favourite […]
The evolution and significance of silk manufacturing in Japan Many parts of Asia and East Asia are well-known for their silk textiles. When we think about silk production, China is usually the country that comes […]
Patra explores the secrets of kimonos At Patra we have long standing relationship with silk – working with it to make beautiful garments and appreciating its quality as a fabric. We also enjoy delving into […]
A history of silk as currency We’ve always known that silk is a multifaceted fabric. From high quality clothes to luxurious home furnishings, silk is not only utterly soft but also extremely versatile; an ideal […]
From Maxis to Minis and every skirt in-between If there is one type of clothing that has had a rich history through the ages, it is most definitely the skirt. From the straw-woven skirt dating […]
Step inside the Royal Horticultural Society’s beautiful annual event The most prestigious flower show (if not the largest one) in Britain will be held in the grounds of the Chelsea Hospital on the 21-25 May […]
Patra unravel Dior at the V&A If there is one designer that helped shape fashion in the 20th century, it is Christian Dior. He re-invented the female silhouette, while his “New Look” (a term coined […]
From Dior to Joan Collins: The People that made the Pencil Skirt famous time after time It is probably the most dependable skirt of all and famed for its ability to show off your figure. […]
All your cashmere questions answered Cashmere is, rightly, considered the jewel in the crown of fabrics. It is the most precious and luxurious of fabrics, with a history spanning over centuries and involving some of […]