Silk has been a symbol of exclusivity and luxury for 5,000 years. The “cloth of kings”, once steeped in legend, is one of today’s most exquisite natural materials. And this is why Elégance designers, too, want their blouses, dresses, lingerie and accessories to have the special aura that only silk can give.
Natural luxury with a particular character
What makes silk so captivating is its natural beauty and its uniquely vibrant colours. The feel and texture of silk vary from soft and uniform to grainy with prominent irregularities. One more reason why silk is in such demand is that it is wonderfully compatible with human skin. Silk comes in many, diverse forms – each with its own character.
The World of Elégance silks
Chiffon
the transparent, gossamer-fine crêpe weave.
Crêpe de Chine
the soft-flowing, crease-resistant crêpe weave.
Crêpe Georgette
crêped and grainy, dry to the touch.
Doupion
the characteristic irregularities in the yarn give Doupion silk its inimitable texture.
Jacquard
a high-quality weave made with the finest yarns, with woven-in floral or other imaginative motifs.
Organza
a thin, matt-gleaming, transparent weave, quite robust to the touch.
Satin
the smooth silk, soft and flowing, with a gleaming surface.
Shantung
wild silk made from irregular yarns with a striped effect, dense and long-lasting.
Tussah
wild silk with the characteristic irregularities.
Twill
the supple, gleaming silk weave with a discreet diagonal texture.
