The Art of Luxury Issue 41 2019 | Page 63

FASHION OUR COMMITMENTS Today, every Gilda & Pearl piece is still handmade in the UK with over 85% natural materials, as it was in the beginning. Our UK manufacture allows us to know exactly who makes each Gilda & Pearl piece, and exactly how and where every garment is created. On a daily basis, we work with highly skilled makers across the country, with whom have built relationships with over many years. Much of our production process is done by hand. In the grand old tradition, every Gilda & Pearl piece is hand-cut in individual or small batches, and in many cases, our pieces are sewn in their entirety by one individual maker. Every button is hand-stitched, every seam and Inspired by the beauty of craftsmanship and the bold Femme Fatales hem meticulously sewn and hand-trimmed. We work with the finest of Hollywood golden age film, Gilda & Pearl’s unique aesthetic and natural silk fabrics, and the most breathtaking Leavers laces, woven ‘lingerie to love’ began with just a few handmade pieces, and grew in France on 19th century looms. Beauty for us exists on the inside quickly to become a press and celebrity favourite. and out - like the Femme Fatales that have inspired us, our pieces Today, Gilda & Pearl is available in the world’s best department stores. The brand is regularly featured in magazines such as Vogue and worn by A-list celebrities such Naomi Campbell, Kylie and Kendall Jenner. stand out boldly from the rest. We value design and the beauty of craftsmanship, and work always with the goals of putting people and planet first. www.gildapearl.co.uk Issue 41 2019 The Art of Luxury 63