Silk
Did you know that Europe owes the secret of this imperial fibre to two monks?
Silk is a natural fibre of animal origin and of rare nobility. Produced by the silkworm (Bombyx mori), it was discovered by the Chinese some 3,000 years BC. They jealously guarded their monopoly for more than 30 centuries, until 552, when two monks sent by Emperor Justinian succeeded in bringing silkworm eggs back to Europe.
A Lyonnais Heritage
In France, the history of silk is inseparable from the city of Lyon. In 1536, François I granted the city the monopoly on this precious fabric. To this day, Lyon remains the city of silk, carrying on the tradition of the Canuts, its master silk weavers. It is for this heritage of exceptional quality that the silk used in our creations comes exclusively from Lyon.
The Science of the Fibre
Extremely fine, silk conceals a surprising strength: its resistance is comparable to that of a steel wire of the same diameter. It also has a lovely elasticity, able to stretch by around 15% before returning to its original shape.
The Everyday Qualities of Silk
“Because we want you to feel beautiful and confident, we always choose the very best for you.”