How does one determine what agency to use when staffing a beautiful home, your home, your sanctuary? It seems these days that a new “agency” is popping up every other month. In this never ending, overly saturated world of people who claim to understand how to staff your home, how does one make sense of … Continued
Savvy fashion companies find ways to trim expenses without sacrificing quality and ingenuity. However, in some cases proper preservation of past years’ collections and archives gets squeezed out in an effort to appease the bean counters. Don’t let it happen to your precious collections! In case you need reminding, your archives are sacred, one-of-a-kind, invaluable, … Continued
Some trends may seem ephemeral but many will often re-emerge, years later, as if copied from the past or as a modern interpretation. Historically, innovative fads have been recycled and ever more speedily as our 21st century fashion system continues to exponentially increase its pace. From the revival of Greco-Roman draping with the Empire dresses … Continued
After painstakingly searching for the perfect pair of wedding day shoes, the bride-to-be can complete her look, but how will she preserve that memory? Yesterday’s event Wedding Soles at Vanessa Noel was an opportunity for Garde Robe to bring to light the issue of archiving these treasured pieces after the big day. Here are some … Continued
So, you had the wedding of your dreams. Now, how do you go about protecting your precious wedding gown and keeping it in pristine condition? These “best practices” are for long-term storage (decades), and that the dress will remain in ideal condition should its owner wish it to be worn by another family member and/or passed down to future … Continued
Our thanks to Sarah Binder and The Home Trust for featuring Garde Robe in Unique Homes Magazine Summer 15. “Garde Robe’s ‘wardrobe butler’ service is the first and only of its kind”. Read the full story here…
