Designer clothing and jewellery are made to last, but they still reward care. How a piece is stored, worn, and cleaned affects both how it looks and what it is worth years from now.
Clothing
- Follow the care label, and prefer specialist dry cleaning for tailored or embellished pieces.
- Fold knitwear rather than hanging it, to protect the shoulders from stretching.
- Rotate heavy pieces and give them a day to air between wears.
- Store in a cool, dry place away from direct light to slow fading.
Jewellery
- Keep pieces separate to avoid scratches, ideally in soft pouches or a lined case.
- Remove jewellery before showering, swimming, or applying cosmetics and perfume.
- Wipe sterling silver with a soft cloth to slow tarnish, and polish gently when needed.
Storage
Keep care labels, boxes, receipts, and any documentation with the piece. Provenance is part of the object, and it makes authentication and resale simpler. If you have kept your certificate, its QR code lets anyone confirm the piece in seconds.