SELFRIDGES TRAINING GUIDE RESORT 2018
Designer Bio 1932 - 2014
In loving memory of the extraordinary fashion legend Oscar de la Renta was born in the Dominican Republic. He left at the age of 18 to study painting in Spain. Oscar’s studies led to an apprenticeship with one of the world’s most renowned couturiers, Cristobal Balenciaga. Later, De la Renta left Spain to work as a couture assistant for Lanvin in Paris. In 1963, he came to New York to design the couture collection for Elizabeth Arden. De la Renta worked for over two years for Arden, until in 1965, he started working for Jane Derby. Then in 1965, Oscar launched his signature ready-to-wear label. Between 1993 and 2000, De la Renta became the first American to design a collection for a French couture house, the house of Balmain. He received the CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award in 1990, and was honored as Womenswear Designer of the Year in 2000 and in 2007. Served as a board member of The Metropolitan Opera, Carnegie Hall, Channel Thirteen/WNET, New Yorkers for Children, the Americas Society, and was chairman of the Queen Sofia Spanish Institute. In 1982 he established La Casa del Niño, an orphanage and school for the children of La Romana, providing day care and education for 1,200 children.
HOUSE OF OSCAR DE LA RENTA
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In the Resort 2018 collection, Laura and Fernando were inspired by the beauty of nature’s bountiful jungle treasures: featuring lush sweeping banana leaf prints, dense jungle embroideries and prints with whimsical monkeys and richly hued flowers. Nautical knits and denims lend themselves to the overall feeling of effortless dressing. The focus throughout the collection is an easy, modern attitude with softer silhouettes. 8
COLOR Laura and Fernando continue the idea of bold color traditionally seen from Oscar in years past – maintaining the seasonal color palette with an updated and new saturation
FLOWER JUNGLE MIKADO
SCARLET
MANDARIN
FERN
NAVY
KEY THEMES
COLUMN GOWNS •
Silhouettes – this directly ties back to the idea of relevance, giving the woman a commanding presence without a lot of volume
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Sleek, linear lines with intricate embroidery motifs elongate the body
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Unique detail is the crystal embroidered tubular cord, seen several times throughout the collection
SEPARATES •
Women want an alternative for evening/cocktail; a modern approach to the “cocktail suit”; we are seeing this on the red carpet as well as in regular life; and it is a great introduction to attract a new, more youthful client
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There are tops with sash details and blouses with asymmetrical drapes which add an element of modernity and drama.
NATURE INSPIRED PRINTS •
One of the main themes of the Resort ‘18 collection is the use of vibrant, printed fabrics, perfect for the Resort delivery
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The prints are translated onto a variety of fabrics
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Jungle print on silk georgette, cotton twill, and as a jacquard
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Floral prints on silk mikado and cotton brocades
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Banana leaf print as a jacquard and a lurex matelassé
TRIANGLE CUT OUTS •
Geometric details give a modern “art deco” spirit to the collection
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Triangles are seen in day and eveningwear; these cut-out details add interest on sleeves and at hems
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The triangle motif is created with bead work embroideries and in crochet dresses
ASYMMETRIC HEMS •
The asymmetric hems in this collection emerged by accident, when Laura was trying to cut fabric off a dress and accidentally cut too much. The result was an updated shape in our classic day dresses and shirting
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This theme is seen in a variety of silhouettes, across many different fabric groups
DENIM •
Denim is a youthful update to the ODLR brand for the Resort 2018 collection
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Denim is used throughout the collection; in jackets, pants, skirts, and accessories. – The runway styles also feature rich embroidery that ties back to the jungle theme
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The pants and skirts are meant to be an easy alternative to trousers while still achieving a polished look
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MIX AND MATCH KNITS •
This collection features a variety of nautical-inspired knits in classic ivory and navy
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Easy separates allow for mixing and matching; a new pant silhouette is belted with wide leg
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Knits come in a variety of cottons and merinos with tie and illusion inset details.
ICONIC OSCAR STYLE
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 1: BLOUSE
PANT
COLOR: MIDNIGHT
COLOR: MIDNIGHT
Long sleeve illusions neck
Front zip high waist 2 pocket wide
cold shoulder ruffle detail blouse
leg pant with self belt
FABRIC: Silk Stretch Georgette
FABRIC: Stretch Wool Gabardine
Style #: 18RN713SSG
Style #: 18RN3101SWG
1/2, 1/4, 2/6, 1/8, 1/10
1/4, 1/6, 2/8
Quantity: 6
Quantity: 4
BLOUSE COLOR: IVORY Long sleeve illusions neck cold shoulder ruffle detail blouse FABRIC: Silk Stretch Georgette Style #: 18RN713SSG 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 2: BLOUSE COLOR: BLACK MULTICOLOR
Short sleeve bateau neck boxy fringe trim blouse FABRIC: Jumbo Tartan Tweed Style #: 18RN7324JTT 1/4, 2/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 5 PANT COLOR: BLACK MULTICOLOR Front zip high waist 2 pocket wide leg pant with self belt FABRIC: Jumbo Tartan Tweed Style #: 18RN310JTT 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 3: BLOUSE COLOR: WHITE WITH MULTICOLOR SASH
Short sleeve bateau neck boxy fringe trim blouse FABRIC: Tencel Jeresy Style #: 18RN7362TEJ 1/XS, 1/S, 1/M, 1/L Quantity: 4 PANT COLOR: BLACK MULTICOLOR Front zip high waist 2 pocket wide leg pant FABRIC: Jungle Print Stretch Georgette Style #: 18RN310JPG 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 4: BLOUSE COLOR: WHITE WITH MULTICOLOR EMBROIDERY
Short sleeve jewel neck bead sequin and stone embroidered t-shirt FABRIC: Tencel Jersey Style #: 18RE7462TEJ 1/XS, 2/S, 1/M, 1/L Quantity: 5
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 5: BLOUSE COLOR: WHITE WITH BLACK SASH
Short sleeve jewel neck front tie side zip t-shirt FABRIC: Tencel Jersey Style #: 18RN736TEJ 2/XS, 2/S, 3/M, 1/L Quantity: 9
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 6: BLOUSE COLOR: HUNTER GREEN
Long sleeve jewel tie neck embroidered shoulder blouse FABRIC: Silk Stretch Georgette Style #: 18RE720SSG 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 7: BLOUSE COLOR: IVORY
Long sleeve triangle detail tie neck button front blouse FABRIC: Silk Stretch Georgette Style #: 18RN737SSG 1/4, 2/6, 2/8 Quantity: 5
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 8: SKIRT COLOR: BLACK
Oscar De La Renta logo embroidered petticoat skirt FABRIC: Illusion Tulle Style #: 18RE432TUL 2/4, 1/6 Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 9: PULL COLOR: IVORY AND NAVY
Long sleeve cord jewel neck back tie pull FABRIC: Sailor Stripe Knit Style #: 18RN135SLS 1/S, 1/M, 1/L, 1/XL Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 10: PULL COLOR: IVORY AND NAVY
Long sleeve jewel neck button detail asymmetrical pull FABRIC: Sailor Stripe Knit Style #: 18RN136SLS 1/S, 1/M, 1/L Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 11: PULL COLOR: IVORY AND NAVY
Long sleeve bateau neck cold shoulder crop pull FABRIC: Sailor Stripe Knit Style #: 18RN1389SLS 1/S, 2/M, 1/L Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 12: PULL COLOR: BLACK
Long sleeve jewel neck cut out insert peplum pull FABRIC: Cashmere Knit Style #: 18RN140CBK 2/XS, 3/S, 3/M, 2/L Quantity: 10
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 13: PULL COLOR: NAVY AND IVORY
Long sleeve off shoulder back lace up pull FABRIC: Lacing Knits Style #: 18RN143LCK 1/S, 1/M, 1/L, 1/XL Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 14: JACKET COLOR: IVORY
3/4 Sleeve jewel neck jacket non-embroidered FABRIC: Jumbo Houndstooth Tweed Style #: 18RN5012JHT 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 15: DAY DRESS COLOR: BLACK AND WHITE
Short sleeve jewel neck degrade 25" pencil dress FABRIC: Degrade Knit Style #: 18RN168DGK 2/S, 1/M Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 16: DAY DRESS COLOR: BLACK
3/4 Bell sleeve split neck 23" shift dress FABRIC: Stretch Wool Crepe Style #: 18RN202STW 1/2, 1/4, 1/6 Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 17: DAY DRESS COLOR: WHITE MULTICOLOR
Short sleeve split neck full skirt dress-jungle print poplin FABRIC: Jungle Print Cotton Poplin Style #: 18RN2391JCP 1/2, 3/4, 3/6, 2/8 Quantity: 9
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 18: DAY DRESS COLOR: BLACK MULTICOLOR
Short sleeve jewel neck 2 pocket asymetrical skirt dress FABRIC: Jumbo Tartan Tweed Style #: 18RN245JTT 1/4, 2/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 5
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 19: DAY DRESS COLOR: WHITE GREEN
Short sleeve jewel neck 2 pocket dress with self belt FABRIC: Banana Leaf Jacquard Style #: 18RN2492BLQ 1/4, 1/6, 1/8 Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 20: DAY DRESS COLOR: WHITE MULTICOLOR
Short sleeve bateau neck pencil dress FABRIC: Jungle Print Cotton Poplin Style #: 18RN2622JCP 2/4, 2/6, 2/8 Quantity: 6
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 21: DAY DRESS COLOR: SCARLET
3/4 Sleeve jewel neck dress with self belt FABRIC: Stretch Wool Crepe Style #: 18RN266STW 1/4, 2/6, 2/8, 1/10 Quantity: 6
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 22: DAY DRESS COLOR: IVORY WITH SOLID BODY
Sleeveless jewel neck fringe detail pencil dress with self belt FABRIC: Houndstooth Tweed Style #: 18RN267HDT 2/4, 2/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 6
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 23: DAY DRESS COLOR: NAVY AND WHITE
Elbow sleeve jewel neck A-line dress FABRIC: Jungle Jacquard Style #: 18RN112JGJ 1/S, 1/M, 1/L, 1/XL Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 24: COCKTAIL DRESS COLOR: BLACK
Long sleeve illusions jewel neck cold shoulder detail dress FABRIC: Double Face Stretch Wool Style #: 18RN628DSW 1/6, 1/8 Quantity: 2
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 25: COCKTAIL DRESS COLOR: BLACK
Long sleeve off shoulder front slit dress FABRIC: Heavy Stretch Jersey Style #: 18RN2372HSJ 2/4, 2/6, 1/8 Quantity: 5
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 26: COCKTAIL DRESS COLOR: BLACK AND GOLD
Sleeveless illusion jewel neck dress FABRIC: Falling Ferns Fil Coupe Style #: 18RN655FFL 1/8 Quantity: 1
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 27: GOWN COLOR: BLACK
Sleeveless jewel neck A-line tea length gown FABRIC: Soft Taffeta Style #: 18RE032PTF 1/4, 1/6 Quantity: 2
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 28: GOWN COLOR: SCARLET
Strapless scoop neck side slit gown FABRIC: Cady Pesante Style #: 18RN006CPS 1/4, 1/6 Quantity: 2
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 29: GOWN COLOR: CREAM
Long sleeve deep v neck cut out detail tie ruffle front gown FABRIC: Crepe Barathea Style #: 18RN054CBR 1/4, 1/6 Quantity: 2
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 30: CAFTAN COLOR: SILVER WITH GOLD
Cascade sleeve jewel neck pail fern embroidered caftan with self sash FABRIC: Lame Mousseline Style #: 18RE905LMO 1/M, 1/LM, 2/XL Quantity: 4
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 31: CAFTAN COLOR: IVORY WITH GOLD
Cascade sleeve jewel neck embroidered caftan with self sash FABRIC: Silk Stretch Georgette Style #: 18RE906SSG 1/S, 1/L, 1/XL Quantity: 3
SELFRIDGES Resort 2018 LOOK 32: CAFTAN COLOR: WHITE MULTICOLOR
Short sleeve bateau neck caftan with self sash and slit FABRIC: Jungle Print Stretch Georgette Style #: 18RN919JPG 1/4, 1/6, 1/8, 1/10 Quantity: 4
Fabric Dictionary NEW COLLECTION COTTON TWILL 100% COTTON Cotton Twill is a type of material that consists of cotton textile that is woven with the characteristic twill pattern of diagonal parallel ribs. The weaving pattern is a series of diagonal, parallel ribs. These diagonal, parallel ribs give the fabric a very durable and attractive quality. SLUB TWEED 90% COTTON 10% VISCOSE A medium to heavy weight, fluffy, woolen, twill weave fabric containing colored slubbed yarns. Common end-uses include coats and suits. ABSTRACT LACE 54% COTTON 39% NYLON 7% POLYURETHANE Lace is fine, delicate and woven from a variety of fibers. Lace refers to an open fabric that is created by looping, twisting or knitting threads in a specific pattern. STRETCH GEORGETTE 95% SILK 5% LYCRA It is a sheer, lightweight, dull-finished crêpe fabric, which is made from highly twisted yarns. Georgettes’ characteristic is a crinkly surface which makes it springier and less lustrous than the closely related chiffon. STRETCH TWILL 98% COTTON 2% ELASTANE Stretch cotton twill fabric woven with a fine parallel and diagonal rib pattern. Because of this structure, twills generally drape well and withstand higher wear and tear. This twill woven fabric has an excellent stretch across the grain for comfort and ease SPANDEX SWIM 84 % POLYESTER 16% SPANDEX Spandex, Lycra or elastane is a synthetic fiber known for its exceptional elasticity. It is stronger and more durable than natural rubber. The yarns are characterized by their ability to recover from stretch. STRETCH BROCADE 50% COTTON 49% VISKOS 1% ELASTANE Brocade is an elegant plain weave fabric which gives the appearance of having been embroidered. It generally feels both luxurious to the touch and heavy. Brocade is often made in colored silks and sometimes with gold and silver threads. Brocade usually presents floral patterns.
Fabric Dictionary CREPE 96% VISCOSE 4% ELASTHANNE Is a general classification of fabrics characterized by a wide range of crinkled or grained surface effects. It has a slightly crinkly surface formed by twisted yarns. MATELASSE 49% ACETATE 20% POLYESTER11% SILK 11% METALLICIZED POLYESTER 6% NYLON Double-weave with a raised blistered or quilted-effect pattern. The back of the fabric shows a fine plain-weave. MatelassĂŠ is made in all fiber types. It tends to be bulky and difficult to ease. It ravels badly, but its uneven surface hides stitching irregularities. BRODERIE ANGLAISE 100% COTTON Is an embroidery technique in which round or oval holes are pierced in the material (such as cotton), and the cut edges then overcast; these holes, or eyelets, are grouped in a pattern that is further delineated by simple embroidery stitches on the surrounding material. TAFFETA 90% COTTON 10% VISKTOS A plain weave fabric which is a stiff but smooth fabric with a crisp finish and a shiny surface. Taffeta creases badly, is difficult to ease and is easily marred. The fabric rustles as one walks. CADY 100% SILK Cady has a nice balance of stretch and structure. Most often applied to cotton, this finish holds it shape well, but is quite smooth with a hint of stretch. It has a very minimal sheen, almost to the point of being matte. ORGANZA 100% SILK A thin, plain weave, sheer fabric, which is more crispy than chiffon. DENIM 100% COTTON A densely woven, twill weave. Like other twills, one finds the familiar diagonal ribbing on the back side of the fabric. Denim is a very resistant soft fabric. Denim is often mixed with other fibers, especially spandex or Lycra to give it a bit of stretch. COTTON POPLIN 96% COTTON 4% SPANDEX A mid to heavy weight, densely woven fabric with a fine horizontal rib, a shiny surface, poplin is easy to iron and doesn't wrinkle easily.
Fabric Dictionary PREVIOUS COLLECTIONS ALLOVER PETALS MIKADO 55% Silk, 45% Cotton This stiffer, blended fabric has a heavier weight, making it an ideal choice for structured dresses. It has a slight sheen, similar to duchess satin, but also a subtle texture. Mikado is commonly thought of as a winter fabric. This fabric consist of floral like designs i.e Rose petals, Orchid petals or an assortment of different flowers. BONDED SPONGE WOOL/CASHMERE 65% Virgin Wool, 22% Cotton, 7% Cashmere, 6% Polyurethaneelastomer The bonded sponge technique is a sponge that fused two fabrics together with heat. In this case, it allows the structure of the style to stay dominant and adds an extra layer of warmth with the wool side of the fabric. BRUSHED WOOL/CASHMERE 90% Virgin Wool 10% Cashmere Brushing is a finishing process for woven or knit fabrics in which brushes or other abrading elements are used to raise a nap (a fuzzy or downy surface). Brushed fabrics add a soft, slightly weathered, broken-in feel and touch to the garments. COTTON SPACE DYED TWEED 78% Wool, 22% Cotton Space dyeing is a technique used to give yarn a unique, multi-colored effect. While a typical skein of yarn is the same color throughout, a skein of space dyed yarn is two or more different colors that typically repeat themselves throughout the length of the yarn.
COATING DOUBLE FACE WOOL 94% Virgin Wool, 5% Nylon, 1% Elastane This textile is made using the fibers from the hair of animals, such as goats, sheep, camels, or llamas, and it comes in several different forms from crepe, to gabardine, to worsted. Double face wool is a thicker fabric made of wool that is apparent on both sides of a garment adding a more sleek and clean look to each style. It can be found in a variety of different weights and patterns. CREPE ENVERS SATIN 73% Acetate, 27% Viscose A fabric where one side is a satin weave, smooth and lustrous and the other side is dull and crepey. Although the fabric is reversible, we often use the crepe side as the face, and use the satin side for contrasting details. FILIGREE SILK JACQUARD Filigree is a delicate kind of jewelry metalwork, usually of gold and silver, made with tiny beads or twisted threads, or both in combination, soldered together or to the surface of an object of the same metal and arranged in artistic motifs. The Jaquard technique is done on silk to create a shiny metallic finish.
Fabric Dictionary FRUIT BUDS MATELASSE JACQUARD 93% Polyester, 5% Silk, 2% Nylon A medium to heavyweight luxury fabric made in a double cloth construction to create a blistered or quilted surface. Common end-uses are upholstery, draperies, and evening dresses. Woven fabrics manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom. This attachment provides versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. Thus, fabrics of almost any type or complexity can be made. . DOUBLE GEORGETTE 94% Silk, 6% Spandex Georgette is quite similar to chiffon in drape and feel. It is only slightly heavier than chiffon and a bit less sheer. It is a lightweight fabric, often made of silk or from such manufactured fibers as polyester, with a crepe surface. End-uses include dresses and blouses. LIQUID SILK LAME 45% Viscose, 29% Silk, 26% Metallized Polyester Originating in France and previously reserved for Royally, Silk Lame was hand woven using a glamorous combination of Silk and Metallic yarns. Our present day version possesses a glistening iridescent face and is widely used in creating extravagant high-end garments LAME FLORAL JACQUARD Jacquard is woven fabrics manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom. This attachment provides versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. Thus, fabrics of almost any type or complexity can be made. LUREX STRETCH BROCATELLE 65% Nylon, 24% Polyester, 11% Elastane A tightly woven jacquard fabric with a warp effect in the figure which is raised to give a puffed appearance. This fabric has a metallic like appearance as well as elasticity. NAĂ?VE GARDEN FLOCKED GAZAR 100% Silk A soft raised floral design on silk or wool fabric with crisp hand and flat, smooth texture. Plain weave with high-twist double yarns interlaced as one. NAĂ?VE GARDEN LASER CUT NETTING 100% Silk An open mesh fabric of rayon, nylon, cotton, or silk; made in a variety of geometric-shaped meshes of different sizes and weights, matched to various end-uses. The net is made by knotting the intersections of thread or cord to form the mesh. With laser cutting allowing a floral-like design throughout the garment.
Fabric Dictionary NYLON TULLE 100% Silk Tulle is a lightweight, extremely fine, machine-made netting, usually with a hexagon shaped mesh effect. End-uses include dance costumes and veils. It can be made of various fibers, including silk, nylon, and rayon. SILHOUETTE JACOBEAN FLOWER MATELASSE Jacobean embroidery is a style of embroidery design, rather than an embroidery technique. The style includes elaborate stylized flowers, vines, plants, animals, and birds. The name “Jacobean” comes from James I of England (Latin: Jacobus), under whose reign this style of décor became popular. Matelassé is French for “quilted” or “cushioned,” and in usage with fabric, refers to quilted textiles. PLUSH VELVET 72% Rayon, 28% Cupro Fabric consisting of either silk or man-made material with a thick, soft pile that is formed of warp thread loops that are either cut at the end or left uncut. This fabric is very thick and has an extremely soft touch. SMALL POPPIES LAME JACQUARD 76% Acetate, 9% Metallized Polyester, 8% Silk, 7% Nylon Lame Jacquard accented with poppy flowers, is immensely soft in touch and has a remarkable drape and also consists of beautiful texture and lighter weight. SILK STRETCH GEORGETTE 95% Silk, 5% Lycra A sheer lightweight fabric, often made of silk or from such manufactured fibers as polyester, with a crepe surface. End-uses include dresses and blouses. TEXTURED SINGLE FACE WOOL 100% Virgin Wool Textured wool that is easy to tailor into suits. This textile is made using the fibers from the hair of animals, such as goats, sheep, camels, or llamas, and it comes in several different forms from crepe, to gabardine, to worsted. As the texturing implies, this fabric may have either crimping, loops, coils or crinkles added into filaments TOSSED POPPIES PRINT ON STRETCH BROCADE 50% Cotton, 49% Viscose, 1% Elastane A heavy, exquisite jacquard type fabric with an all-over raised pattern or floral design. Common end-uses include such formal applications as upholstery, draperies, and eveningwear.
Fabric Dictionary TOSSED POPPIES PRINT ON HEAVY CREPE 83% Virgin Wool, 17% Nylon This is a thicker material covered with poppy flowers. The weaving process of this fabric involves "crepe-ing" the yarn, which twists the yarn and heatsets it as crimped. This is then woven, giving the matte, textured look to the fabric. It can be found in a variety of different weights and levels of sheerness. TOSSED POPPIES TEXTURED JACQUARD 62% Polyester, 18% Metallized Polyester 12% Silk, 8% Acrylic This is a material covered with scattered poppy flowers. Woven fabrics manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom. This attachment provides versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. Thus, fabrics of almost any type or complexity can be made. Brocade and damask are types of jacquard woven fabrics. TWO TONE RIBBON TWEED 40% Acrylic, 31% Wool, 26% Polyamide, 3% Polyester Tweed is a rough-surfaced woolen cloth, typically of mixed flecked colors creating a two toned appearance. FLORAL DAMASK SATIN JACQUARD 51% Acetate 43% Polyester 6% Nylon A Floral Patterned fabric with a ground of one weave and a design in other, so that the patterned areas have sheen and reflect light. Damasks are always reversible, with the pattern weaves becoming the ground weaves on the reverse, so on a fabric with a plain ground and satin pattern front, the ground would be satin and the pattern plain on the reverse. BAROQUE FLOWERS BRUSHED WOOL 100% Virgin Wool Brushing is a finishing process for woven or knit fabrics in which brushes or other abrading elements are used to raise a nap (a fuzzy or downy surface). Brushed fabrics have a soft, slightly weathered, broken-in feel. This fabric is made with the Baroque Flowers pattern woven into the fabric too. RIBBON TOILE DU JOUY JACQUARD 41% Flax/Linen 15% Metallic 28% Polyester 16% Silk Elastane Toile Du Jouy is an 18th century French scenic pattern on one color on a light ground. Jacquard is an intricate method of weaving invented by Joseph J.M. Jacquard in the years 1801-1804, in which a head motion at the top of the loom holds and operates a set of punched cards, according to the motif desired. The perforations in the cards, in connection with the rods and cords, regulate the raising of the stationary warp thread mechanisms. Jacquard knitting is a development of the Jacquard loom and its principles. Jacquard fabrics, simple or elaborate in design, include brocade, brocatelle, damask, neckwear, evening wear, formal attire, some shirting's, tapestries.
Fabric Dictionary BAROQUE JACQUARD LAME 54% Wool 24% Silk Elastane 21% Metallized Polyester 1% Polyamid Lame is a woven fabric using flat silver or gold metal threads to create either the design or the background in the fabric. Jacquard is an intricate method of weaving invented by Joseph J.M. Jacquard in the years 1801-1804, in which a head motion at the top of the loom holds and operates a set of punched cards, according to the motif desired. The perforations in the cards, in connection with the rods and cords, regulate the raising of the stationary warp thread mechanisms. Jacquard knitting is a development of the Jacquard loom and its principles. Jacquard fabrics, simple or elaborate in design, include brocade, brocatelle, damask, neckwear, evening wear, formal attire, some shirting's, tapestries. ROSE BOUCLE TWEED 56% Virgin Wool 25% Viscose 16% Cotton 2% Polyester 1% Polyamid Boucle is a knit or woven fabric made from a rough, curly, knotted boucle yarn. The fabric has a looped, knotted surface and is often used in sportswear and coats. Tweed has an interesting texture and fabric structure that makes great tailored suits. TINSEL TWEED 46% Virgin Wool 29% Polyamide 17% Viscose 8% Polyester Tweed is a medium to heavy weight, fluffy, woolen, twill weave fabric containing colored slubbed yarns. Common end-uses include coats and suits. Tinsel is a glittering metallic substance, as copper or brass, in thin sheets, used in pieces, strips, threads, etc., to produce a sparkling effect. TOILE DU JOUY MIKADO 55% Silk 45% Cotton This stiffer, blended fabric has a heavier weight, making it an ideal choice for structured dresses. It has a slight sheen, similar to duchess satin, but also a subtle texture. Toile is a type of decorating pattern consisting of a white or off white background on which a repeated pattern depicting a fairly complex scene, generally of a pastoral theme such as (for example) a couple having a picnic by a lake. The pattern portion consists of a single color, most often black, dark red, or blue. BAROQUE COTTON JACQUARD 57% Cotton 22% Silk Elastane 21% Polyester Baroque means relating to or denoting a style of European architecture, music, and art of the 17th and 18th centuries that followed mannerism and is characterized by ornate detail. Jacquard is an intricate method of weaving invented by Joseph J.M. Jacquard in the years 1801-1804, in which a head motion at the top of the loom holds and operates a set of punched cards, according to the motif desired. The perforations in the cards, in connection with the rods and cords, regulate the raising of the stationary warp thread mechanisms. Jacquard knitting is a development of the Jacquard loom and its principles. Jacquard fabrics, simple or elaborate in design, include brocade, brocatelle, damask, neckwear, evening wear, formal attire, some shirting's, tapestries.
Fabric Dictionary METALLIC BAROQUE CLOQUE 65% Polyester 12% Silk Elastane 12% Polyamid 11% Metallised Polyeaster Metallic is an inorganic fiber made from minerals and metals, blended and extruded to form fibers. The fiber is formed from a flat ribbon of metal, coated with a protective layer of plastic, which reduces tarnishing. Metal used in apparel fabric is purely decorative. Cloque is a fabric with an irregularly raised or embossed surface.
FOIL GARLAND JACQUARD 50% Polyester 50% Acetate Foil is a high gloss mylar usually in metallic colors that pulls away from the clear backing. Sometimes it is referred to as foil paper and other times it is referred to as foil sheets. The foil is applied to the fabric using very high heat. Jacquard is an intricate method of weaving invented by Joseph J.M. Jacquard in the years 1801-1804, in which a head motion at the top of the loom holds and operates a set of punched cards, according to the motif desired. The perforations in the cards, in connection with the rods and cords, regulate the raising of the stationary warp thread mechanisms. Jacquard knitting is a development of the Jacquard loom and its principles. Jacquard fabrics, simple or elaborate in design, include brocade, brocatelle, damask, neckwear, evening wear, formal attire, some shirting's, tapestries. BAROQUE SCROLL GUIPURE 100% Polyester Guipure is a term used for lace of different kinds; most properly for a lace of large pattern and heavy material which has no ground or mesh, but has the pattern held together by connecting threads called bars or brides. It was originally a kind of lace with twisted silk. The name was afterward applied to heavy lace made with thin wires whipped around the silk, and with cotton thread. The word guipure is no longer commonly used to denote such work as this, but has become a term of variable designation, and it is so extensively applied that it is difficult to give a limit to its meaning. It may be used to define a lace where the flowers are either joined by brides, or large coarse stitches, or lace that has no ground. This fabric has a design of Baroque scrolls in the lace. SCATTERED ROSE EMBROIDERED TULLE 45.2% Polyester 54.8% Cotton Tulle is a lightweight, extremely fine, machine-made netting, usually with a hexagon shaped mesh effect. End-uses include dance costumes and veils. It can be made of various fibers, including silk, nylon, and rayon. This has rose cut out appliques embroidered on the fabric. PHOTOGRAPHIC FLORAL JACQUARD 89% Polyester 11% Silk Elastane Jacquard is woven fabrics manufactured by using the Jacquard attachment on the loom. This attachment provides versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. Thus, fabrics of almost any type or complexity can be made. This is made in a photographic floral design. METALLIC FLORAL BOUQUET CLOQUE 58% Ramie 26% Polyester 6% Acetate 6% Silk Elastane 4% Nylon A fabric with irregularly raised or embossed surface. This fabric has patterns of a floral bouquet.
Fabric Dictionary BLURRED TOILE DU JOUY SILK SEERSUCKER 95% Silk 5% Polyamid Seersucker is a woven fabric which incorporates modification of tension control. In the production of seersucker, some of the warp yarns are held under controlled tension at all times during the weaving, while other warp yarns are in a relaxed state and tend to pucker when the filling years are placed. The result produces a puckered stripe effect in the fabric LUREX MOIRE SILK FAILLE: Metallic watermark patterned Silk Faille. Moiré in its French form a type of textile traditionally of silk with a rippled or 'watered' appearance. In French, moirer, means 'to produce a watered textile by weaving or pressing BULLION EMBROIDERY: Bullions are very fine silver or gold metallic wire threads wound into a tubular shape, but tend to be stretchier. The making process of the bullion thread originates in France and was used traditionally for Military uniforms on the epaulets (shoulders).
POPPY FIL COUPE JACQUARD 100% COTTON Jacquard is a patterned fabric. The intricate patterns or figures are created all over the fabrics. It is woven on a jacquard loom. This type of loom differs with standard looms. It has a jacquard attachment or a punch card. In jacquard loom, the warp yarns is individually controlled and not in groups. This allows creating more complex designs. The Jacquard weave was invented by a French named Joseph Marie Jacquired. Fabrics of jacquard weave are costly because it involves more time and skill in making the Jacquard cards to produce new pattern. Moreover the weaving operation is also very slow. LUREX FLORAL MATELASSE The French word, matelassé means “quilted,” “padded,” or “cushioned,” and in usage with fabric, refers to hand quilted textiles. Lurex means metallic thread. So this is meant to mimic the style of hand-stitched Marseilles type quilts made in Provence, France. This type of fabric can be either hand-stitched to create the decorative features of the fabric, or woven on a jacquard loom for the appearance of quilting. It appears to be padded, but actually has no padding within the fabric. In the 1960s, Oscar de la Renta designed suits and dresses using this fabric. Handbags are also designed utilizing the unique quilted fabric.
Fabric Dictionary COLOR BLOCK JACQUARD Jacquard is a patterned fabric. The intricate patterns or figures are created all over the fabrics. It is woven on a jacquard loom. This type of loom differs with standard looms. It has a jacquard attachment or a punch card. In jacquard loom, the warp yarns is individually controlled and not in groups. This allows creating more complex designs. The Jacquard weave was invented by a French named Joseph Marie Jacquired. Fabrics of jacquard weave are costly because it involves more time and skill in making the Jacquard cards to produce new pattern. Moreover the weaving operation is also very slow. CHANTILLY LACE A handmade lace named after the city of Chantill, France, in a tradition dating from the 17th century. The most famous are silk laces introduced in the 18th century. Chantilly lace is known for its fine ground, outlined pattern,[ and abundant detail. The pattern is outlined in cordonnet, a flat untwisted strand. The best Chantilly laces were made of silk, and were generally black, which made them suitable for mourning. The lace is produced in strips approximately four inches wide, and then joined with a stitch that leaves no visible seam. GUIPURE LACE from Old French guipure, from guiper to cover with cloth. A term used for lace of different kinds; most properly for a lace of large pattern and heavy material which has no ground or mesh, but has the pattern held together by connecting threads called bars or brides. It was originally a kind of lace with twisted silk. The name was afterward applied to heavy lace made with thin wires whipped around the silk, and with cotton thread. The word guipure is no longer commonly used to denote such work as this, but has become a term of variable designation, and it is so extensively applied that it is difficult to give a limit to its meaning. It may be used to define a lace where the flowers are either joined by brides, or large coarse stitches, or lace that has no ground. STRETCH CADY Cady has a nice balance of stretch and structure. Most often applied to cotton, this finish holds it shape well, but is quite smooth with a hint of stretch. It has a very minimal sheen, almost to the point of being matte. It is ideal for outdoor or daytime weddings and can appear a bit more casual than other fabrications. SPONGE CREPE – 100% silk Beautiful drape, ODLR loves to use for draped evening gowns. The weaving process involves "crepe-ing" the yarn, which twists the yarn and heat-sets it as crimped. This is then woven, giving the matte, textured look to the fabric.
Fabric Dictionary SILK FAILLE – 100% silk Fabric has more body, and is ideal for the sculptural voluminous evening and cocktail looks that ODLR is famous for. Oscar loves the way this fabric sounds when he is draping, as it gives a papery swishing noise. SILK CHARMEUSE – 100% silk Lightweight fabric with beautiful drape and shine. This fabric is ideal for draped blouses. SILK SHANTUNG – 100% silk Lightweight silk fabric well-suited for structured blouses because of how breezy and breathable it is. DUCHESS SATIN - 100% silk Has the same shine as charmeuse, but has more body. This fabric is ideal for structured and sculptural gowns. SILK TAFFETA – 100% silk Paper-y lightweight fabric with medium amount of shine. This fabric is ideal for structured gowns and lightweight pleated and structured blouses. TWEED – 92% wool/ 8% nylon (material composition may vary based on collection) Interesting texture and fabric structure that makes great tailored suits. ODLR prefers medium-weight tweeds that have a soft texture. We like to mix different types of yarns to give tweeds a "mixed" look making for interesting textures and hand feel. FOUR PLY SILK – 100% silk Lightweight fabric with beautiful drape and less shine than charmeuse. This fabric is ideal for blouses and dresses with draped details such as ruffles. This fabric also is made of "crepe" yarns that are twisted to give texture. WOOL BOUCLÉ – 94% wool/ 6% polyamide Textured wool that is easy to tailor into suits. Very comfortable but lightweight enough to make a summer/PreFall suit. Boucle yarns have loops and what appear to be knots and loops, giving them a variegated texture and making the fabric more interesting.
Fabric Dictionary MOUSSELINE – 70% silk/ 30% polyester Extremely lightweight fabric that contains metallic yarns. Perfect for draping a layered or extremely lightweight dress. Also holds embroidery well, adding texture and weight to this lightweight fabric. This fabric actually contains metal yarns, giving it its metallic shine, but the content of metal is small, so it doesn't have the properties of metal SILK TWILL – 96% silk/ 4% elastane Lightweight fabric will medium shine and moderate drape. Makes beautiful semi-structured dresses and blouses. The prints on silk twill were inspired by vintage fabrics from the 1960s. We changed the print a bit, and put it into our colors, turning it into an original print.
GABARDINE – 89% virgin wool/ 11% silk Great pant-weight fabric that offers structure. The silk in the wool/silk blend gives shine and soft hand feel for comfort and elegance. A traditional menswear fabric, this is easy to tailor. CLOQUE JACQUARD: 56%POLYESTER, 29%POLYAMIDE, 15% SILK A raised effect Jacquard, usually knitted from two colors. Jacquard provides intricate versatility in designs and permits individual control of each of the warp yarns. CASHGORA: 50% FLEECE WOOL, 45% ANGORA, 5% CASHGORA It is a cross-breed of an Angora Buck and a Cashmere doe, the Cashgora goat has fewer guard hairs than the Cashmere. The resulting fiber has the curliness of the Angora combined with the softness of the Cashmere, and is excellently suited for dying. SILK GEORGETTE: 100% SILK A soft, sheer, dull-textured silk fabric, similar to chiffon, made with a crepe yarn to give the fabric a crepe appearance. The surface is obtained by alternating right-hand and left hand twist yarns in wrap and filling. SILK ORGANZA: 100%SILK Silk Fabric organza is a sheer, lightweight, crisp fabric with a beautiful sheen. The fabric is woven from lustrous silk yarn which has been given a somewhat more pronounced twist in its manufacture, thereby producing a silken fabric with a distinctive body and mold ability.
Fabric Dictionary DOUBLE FACE WOOL TWILL This textile is made using the fibers from the hair of animals, such as goats, sheep, camels, or llamas, and it comes in several different forms from crepe, to gabardine, to worsted. Twill is an incredibly versatile fabric distinguishable by diagonal ribs on its face, and a soft, smooth finish. Gabardine, serge, and denim are all examples of twill fabrics. DAISY COTTON GUIPURE Daisy cotton guipure is made from the soft fibers that grow around the seeds of the cotton plant. The fibers are spun into yarns to create a comfortable, breathable, machine washable fabrics that are the most widely used natural-fiber materials in the world. TULLE This lightweight, extremely fine, machine-made hexagonal shape netting, is usually made from nylon, silk, or rayon. DAISY EMBROIDERY ANGLAISE Broderie anglaise is characterized by patterns composed of round or oval holes which are cut out of the fabric, called eyelets, which are bound with overcast or buttonhole stitches. The patterns, often depicting flowers, leaves, vines, or stems, are further delineated by simple embroidery stitches made on the surrounding material. DAISY GUIPURE Also known as filed lace, is created on a ground of knotted net. That ground can either be made by the lace maker or in either handmade or machine-made varieties. COTTON VOILE Cotton voile is this plain, loosely woven fabric and has an extremely clear surface because the excess fuzzy yarns are singed away. It is thin, semitransparent, and very lightweight, resembling an organdy or organza in appearance. DOUBLE CHECK TWEED Double check tweed is a medium heavy weight, roughly textured wool fabric, often featuring a twill weave, hounds tooth or herringbone design. A classically English look accompanies this durable fabric, which is popular in sport coats, jackets and hats. DOUBLE FACE WOOL CREPE Double face wool crepe is a fine, almost gauzelike fabric made of wool that are twisted to give a slightly crinkled texture. It can be found in a variety of different weights and levels of sheerness.
Fabric Dictionary HOLOGRAPHIC CLOQUÉ Also known as Lamé. Pronounced "lamay", Lamé is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns. COTTON VOILE 100% COTTON Cotton voile is this plain, loosely woven fabric and has an extremely clear surface because the excess fuzzy yarns are singed away. It is thin, semitransparent, and very lightweight, resembling an organdy or organza in appearance. DOUBLE CHECK TWEED 100% WOOL Double check tweed is a medium heavy weight, roughly textured wool fabric, often featuring a twill weave, hounds tooth or herringbone design. A classically English look accompanies this durable fabric, which is popular in sport coats, jackets and hats. HOLOGRAPHIC CLOQUÉ Also known as Lamé. Pronounced "lamay", Lamé is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns. CRISP RADZIMIR – 78% POLYESTER 22% SILK A fine, lustrous silk fabric with embedded cross-rib used in women's clothing often made with lengthwise ribs or a broken twill weave. MIKADO: 55% Silk 45% Cotton This stiffer, blended fabric has a heavier weight, making it an ideal choice for structured dresses. It has a slight sheen, similar to duchess satin, but also a subtle texture. HOLOGRAPHIC CLOQUÉ Also known as Lamé. Pronounced "lamay", Lamé is a shiny evening wear fabric made from metallic yarns. CRISP RADZIMIR – 78% POLYESTER 22% SILK A fine, lustrous silk fabric with embedded cross-rib used in women's clothing often made with lengthwise ribs or a broken twill weave.
MIKADO: 55% Silk 45% Cotton This stiffer, blended fabric has a heavier weight, making it an ideal choice for structured dresses. It has a slight sheen, similar to duchess satin, but also a subtle texture.