The StudioSoie Journal
ColetteMaterial & Craftsmanship
28 September
Storing silk for the winter: moths, folding, and real risks
Moths digest keratin, not fibroin. What determines the fate of a silk item stored for six months is what was left on it - and how it was folded.
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MalikSilk for men
28 September
Men's silk pajamas: what science knows about the fabric we sleep in
A 2024 systematic review compared wool, linen, cotton, and down for sleeping. What it establishes, what it still doesn’t tell us about silk, and how to put together yo...
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AwaLifestyle
26 September
Silk panties: how to choose them (and what difference it makes)
Cut, momme weight, finishes, care: the guide to choosing your silk briefs and wearing them comfortably every day, without lines or static cling.
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ColetteMaterial & Craftsmanship
25 September
Which duvet to choose: filling, cover, weight
Filling, weight, and cover material: three distinct decisions that are almost always confused. Colette's material guide to getting through winter well covered without ...
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MeiBeauty & Skin
24 September
Static hair in autumn: what causes it and what changes it
As soon as the heating comes back on, strands stand on end and the brush crackles. It’s not your shampoo: it’s friction and air that has become too dry. What’s really ...
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InèsSleep & Silk
23 September
Does silk keep you warm in winter? What really matters
Silk does not insulate on its own: it manages contact and moisture. Here’s how to layer a silk bed for warmth, layer by layer.
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ColetteMaterial & Craftsmanship
23 September
Heating switched back on, dry air: what your bed linen really changes
Heating lowers the humidity in the bedroom. Moisture retention, friction, static electricity: what the fiber really changes during the dry season - and what it doesn't.
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AwaLifestyle
14 September
Silk dress in autumn: how to wear it without getting cold
Silk isn’t just a summer fabric. The right weight, weave, and four thoughtfully chosen layers—a petticoat, knitwear, tights, and closed-toe shoes—are all you need to w...
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MeiBeauty & Skin
12 September
Pillow marks upon waking: what science really says
Pillow marks aren’t expression lines: they come from mechanical compression of the face, night after night. What studies show, what a silk pillowcase really changes—an...
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ColetteMaterial & Craftsmanship
9 September
Crêpe de Chine, georgette, silk satin: which weave for which garment?
Satin, crêpe de Chine, georgette, twill: the same mulberry silk thread, four distinct characteristics. Colette breaks down each weave and explains which one to choose ...
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