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Avalon Top in Ivory Silk Linen

The Avalon top in silk linen satin is complete with signature front buckle and bar detail closure. This piece defines a perfectly fitted elegant feel with a precision cut neckline and flattering hip shape.

Details:

• 72% Silk (China), 28% Linen RWS (Italy). Dying/finishing/weaving in Italy.

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics.

Silk is known for its luxurious drape, luster and ability to take rich color. It is the strongest natural fiber and has low density, creating light and comfortable fabric. Silk’s resilient elasticity maintains garment shape, and its smooth surface is resistant to attracting dirt. Silk keeps you cool in warm weather and provides insulating warmth in cool weather.

Linen is a natural fiber from the flax plant and is one of the oldest cultivated plant fibers. It has exceptional ability to keep skin cool in warm weather, due to its airflow, wicking, and crisp fibers that stand away from body. Twice as strong as cotton, it becomes softer over time, while maintaining its exceptional durability.

This mill has been working on its environmental impact through adopting renewable energy and reducing plastic. They are also working toward more sustainable fabrics.They have the following certifications: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), ISO 14001 Standard of environmental management system.

This garment was made by a factory audited by LVMH & Kering, and is in progress of obtaining environmental certifications SA8000 – ISO14001 – ISO45001 & GOTS. They are highly invested in their local community and have even partnered and financed a local bakery which employs disabled individuals.