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Outdoor adventure vs cosy night in: Warming silk baselayers and loungewear to suit your personal winter style

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on November 3, 2016April 3, 2020
  • Fashion
thermals and base layers to snuggle in

Whether you’re on set or on the sofa this winter, we have breathable thermals to suit you  As the nights draw in and the weather gets colder, indoors or outdoors, staying warm becomes a top […]

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Autumnal Layering: 7 wardrobe staples, 10 stunning outfits

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on October 18, 2016January 24, 2017
  • Fashion
patra-layers

Essential items to create that perfect layered look There is a lot to love about crisp autumnal days, but dressing for weather that is chilly one minute and warm the next can be tricky. That […]

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Merino wool: The enchanting story of this versatile yarn

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on October 4, 2016March 15, 2017
  • Fashion
merino

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 […]

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Introducing Patra’s new Autumn / Winter Collection

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on August 24, 2016January 24, 2017
  • Collections
Petra's New Autumn Collection

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 […]

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Designing the next collection: inside the new Patra Autumn / Winter range

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on July 28, 2016July 28, 2016
  • Collections
aw16 layers

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 […]

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Style trends for Autumn / Winter 2016

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on June 29, 2016June 29, 2016
  • Collections
AW16 fashion and trends

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 […]

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Floral fabrics – where did they stem from?

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on June 20, 2016April 3, 2020
  • Fashion
The history of floral fabrics

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 […]

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Summer fashion made easy

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on May 20, 2016April 3, 2020
  • Fashion
Summer Style tips

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 […]

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The most popular styles of the season

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on April 8, 2016April 3, 2020
  • Fashion

Spring-Summer 2016 looks that you can’t get enough of Here at Patra Selections we love reinventing favourite fashion classics. From your everyday t-shirt to our most popular modern floral prints and light pretty mosaic dresses; […]

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The history of the T-shirt

  • by Rita Patra
  • Posted on March 29, 2016March 23, 2016
  • Fashion

From Navy uniform to a canvas for self expression: the rise of the classic tee We’ve all got one – easy to wash, easy to wear – regardless of age, gender or status most of […]

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