| Choosing a design and style for a tailored piece of | | | | The Melbourne Cup races, also known as the |
| clothing is usually the easy part. The harder part | | | | ‘urban fashion parade’ are not for the simple |
| comes when matching the right fabric with a design. | | | | and mediocre! For racing wear, the more unique the |
| Fashionable clothing does not only rely on the style and | | | | design, the better! A popular fabric used is silk satin and |
| cut. Fabrics are important to ensure comfort, fit, | | | | georgette. These fabrics are light, allow ease of |
| flexibility and match. | | | | movement, and can always be found in bright, spring |
| Wedding Dresses | | | | inspired colours and designs. |
| Bridal wear is generally made from silk satin, dupion, | | | | Suits and Business Attire |
| voiles, georgettes and chiffons. The season that the | | | | A well-tailored suit can highlight a woman’s figure |
| wedding is held in can make a difference to the best | | | | and accentuate the positive. Good suits are made of |
| type of material to choose when tailoring a dress. Silk | | | | 100% wool. Cashmere is another suitable fabric that |
| satins tend to be looser and airier, thus allowing ease | | | | can be used. Pure wool is essential, to avoid shrinking |
| of movement and temperature comfort. Plain and | | | | or disfigurement of the suit after washing and |
| embroidered fabric is usually available, and a | | | | extended wear. For good looking and high quality |
| combination of both can result in a very unique dress. | | | | business shirts, pure cotton or silk is often the most |
| Evening Gowns | | | | suitable. A clean, simple shirt can look very professional |
| The occasion defines the type of dress made and | | | | when tailored properly. Additionally, the fabric can |
| fabric chosen. Dresses and gowns for formals and | | | | ensure a good, complimenting fit around the |
| proms are usually made to allow ease of movement | | | | body.d’Italia, a designer fabric store in Melbourne, is |
| for the dances and after-parties. Gowns made for | | | | a leader in various types of natural material. |
| formal dinner parties can be more detailed in design. | | | | d’Italia’s silk fabric is imported to Australia |
| Colours also play a critical role in fabric and occasion. | | | | directly from Europe. It comes from the same |
| Brighter colours on silk satins, voiles or chiffons can be | | | | manufacturers who produce for designer labels like |
| used for formals and proms. A heavier silk velvet is | | | | Armani, Gucci and Escada. New fabric is imported |
| usually very lovely on a formal dinner gown for the | | | | every season, to ensure that the latest designs are |
| more mature woman. Accessories like embroidered | | | | available in store.d’Italia’s French lace is |
| French lace and beadings can also create a very | | | | exclusively from top French lines, and is made-to-order. |
| unique look. | | | | It comes only in small 4-5m lengths. All products that |
| Spring Racing Carnival Dresses | | | | are beaded are hand-made. |