News from the fabric house

Buying guides, occasion dressing and stories from the trade — written plainly, for tailors, traders and everyone dressing for the moment.

How to buy fabric wholesale — a plain guide

Bales, break-quantities, tier prices and credit — what a first-time wholesale buyer should know before ordering in bulk.

When the Asantehene sits in state, the cloth comes alive. A short note on choosing fabric worthy of the durbar.

From the engagement to the reception — how to pick bridal fabric that reads as luxurious in person and on camera.