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How to Choose the Right Fabric

Choosing a design and style for a tailored piece of clothing is usually the easy part. The harder part comes when matching the right fabric with a design. Fashionable clothing does not only rely on the style and cut. Fabrics are important to ensure comfort, fit, flexibility and match.
Wedding Dresses
Bridal wear is generally made from silk satin, dupion, voiles, georgettes and chiffons. The season that the wedding is held in can make a difference to the best type of material to choose when tailoring a dress. Silk satins tend to be looser and airier, thus allowing ease of movement and temperature comfort. Plain and embroidered fabric is usually available, and a combination of both can result in a very unique dress.
Evening Gowns
The occasion defines the type of dress made and fabric chosen. Dresses and gowns for formals and proms are usually made to allow ease of movement for the dances and after-parties. Gowns made for formal dinner parties can be more detailed in design. Colours also play a critical role in fabric and occasion. Brighter colours on silk satins, voiles or chiffons can be used for formals and proms. A heavier silk velvet is usually very lovely on a formal dinner gown for the more mature woman. Accessories like embroidered French lace and beadings can also create a very unique look.
Spring Racing Carnival Dresses
The Melbourne Cup races, also known as the ‘urban fashion parade’ are not for the simple and mediocre! For racing wear, the more unique the design, the better! A popular fabric used is silk satin and georgette. These fabrics are light, allow ease of movement, and can always be found in bright, spring inspired colours and designs.
Suits and Business Attire
A well-tailored suit can highlight a woman’s figure and accentuate the positive. Good suits are made of 100% wool. Cashmere is another suitable fabric that can be used. Pure wool is essential, to avoid shrinking or disfigurement of the suit after washing and extended wear. For good looking and high quality business shirts, pure cotton or silk is often the most suitable. A clean, simple shirt can look very professional when tailored properly. Additionally, the fabric can ensure a good, complimenting fit around the body.

d’Italia, a designer fabric store in Melbourne, is a leader in various types of natural material. d’Italia’s silk fabric is imported to Australia directly from Europe. It comes from the same manufacturers who produce for designer labels like Armani, Gucci and Escada. New fabric is imported every season, to ensure that the latest designs are available in store.
d’Italia’s French lace is exclusively from top French lines, and is made-to-order. It comes only in small 4-5m lengths. All products that are beaded are hand-made.

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For more information, visit www.ditalia.com.au or visit the store directly at 61, Glenferrie Road, Malvern (Victoria, Australia).

Wool & Silk Reversible Men's Scarf $158 Enjoy the warmth of wool and silk in this luxurious reversible scarf with wool and silk sides. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Wool and Silk Men's Scarf $135 Large paisley in vivid color accentuates dark sumptuous silk for a cozy modern look with a versatile solid wool back. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Floral Wool and Silk Men's Scarf $135 An ornamental floral design in contrasting colors add a touch of modern flair to the silk side of the Forzieri reversible scarf. The solid wool side in the same color as the band that borders its silk half gives extra warmth and cozy versatility. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Silk & Wool Fringed Long Scarf $115 Soft and warm silk/wool blend offers the perfect backdrop for the subtle textured effect in tone on tone blues. A signature band along the length of the scarf accentuates the design. Made in Italy.

Herringbone Pattern Wool & Silk Tie $59 Secret 50% OFF Special, not accessible from our public site. Use code: PLATINUMCODE. Limited time only. This wool/silk blend adds the perfect touch of warmth to a cold day. The herringbone pattern is stately and appropriate for any business occasion. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy

Flower Pattern Wool & Silk Tie $59 Secret 50% OFF Special, not accessible from our public site. Use code: PLATINUMCODE. Limited time only. Flowers and dots add a bright, cheerful attitude, adding light to the warmth of this wool/silk blend tie. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Small Paisley Wool and Silk Reversible Men's Scarf $135 Small paisley in contrasting colors add a touch of modern flair to the silk side of the Forzieri reversible scarf. The solid wool side gives extra warmth and cozy versatility. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Checked Wool and Silk Reversible Men's Scarf $135 A rich plaid print enriches Forzieri's elegant reversible scarf with one side in pure silk and the other side in luxurious extra fine wool for a handsome statement. Signature gift envelope included, Made in Italy.

Paisley Wool and Silk Reversible Men's Scarf $135 A geometric pattern of small paisley in contrasting colors add a touch of modern flair to the silk side of the Forzieri reversible scarf. The solid wool side gives extra warmth and cozy versatility. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Taupe Pashmina & Silk Shawl $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice for those whose taste for the rare and refined far surpass the mundane. (Camel, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Handmade in Nepal)

Peach Pashmina & Silk Shawl $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of those whos taste for the rare and refind. (70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal).

White Pashmina & Silk Shawl $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice for those whose taste for the rare and refined far surpass the mundane. (winter white, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal.).

Black Pashmina & Silk Shawl $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, pashmina is the accessory of choice for those whos taste for the rare and refind. (70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal).

Ocean Blue Pashmina & Silk Shawl $188 Exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats, has been adorned for centuries in the Far East. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice among the fashion conscious. (70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal.).

Blue Animal Pattern Bands Woven Wool & Silk Tie $98 Secret 50% OFF Special, not accessible from our public site. Use code: PLATINUMCODE. Limited time only. Roberto Cavalli ties are at the cutting edge of fashion: his favorite designs are always created with contrasting combinations of animal prints and vibrant colors. Designed for modern and extravagant men that like to add an element of creative Italian style. Logoed gift box included, Made in Italy

Herringbone Fringed Long Scarf $300 Wool, silk and cashmere are woven into an attractive herringbone pattern and embellished with a dark twisted fringe. The perfect pairing to your wool coat or leather jacket, this silky wool blend packs extra warmth. Made in Italy.

Forzieri ® Pashminas $188 Exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats, has been adorned for centuries in the Far East. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice among the fashion conscious. (Blue-Grey, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal).

Pale Pink Pashmina Scarf $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice for those whose taste for the rare and refined far surpass the mundane. (Blossom, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal).

Baby Blue Pashmina $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice for those who's taste for the rare and refined far surpass the mundane. (Baby Blue, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal.).

Forzieri Pashmina $188 Exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats, has been adorned for centuries in the Far East. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice among the fashion conscious. (Midnight, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Handmade in Nepal.).

Lilac Pashmina Shawl $188 The exquisite cashmere wool shorn from rare Himalayan goats has adorned the Far East for centuries. Prized for its softness, today pashmina is the accessory of choice for those whose taste for the rare and refined far surpass the mundane. (Lilac, 70% Pashmina, 30% Silk, Made in Nepal.).

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Logo Textured Silk Tie $124 The textured weave of the logo silk tie offers an elegant alternative to the solid silk tie without overstepping professional decorum. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

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Printed Silk Square Scarf $125 An abstract collage of geometric shapes offers a colorful silk accessory to add to your collection. Signature envelope included. Italian design.

Optical Woven Silk Tie $120 Vivid colors woven into an optical design in 100% silk create the look that characterizes the brand. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Solid Twill Silk Tie $124 Solid silk twill offers classic style and impeccable charm, suitable for any occasion. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Houndstooth Patterned Silk Tie $135 The Medusa logo adorns a two-tone houndstooth pattern tie in 100% silk. Signature envelope included. Made in Italy.

Fuoco - Floral Silk Tie $149 Swooping lines in the brand's signature style are offset by flowers in matching tones on a black silk backdrop. Signature envelope. Made in Italy.