Autumn is here and winter is just around the corner. That means it is time to make sure your leather shoes, boots, and bags are protected. Flexible, strong, functional, and decorative, leather is one of the most versatile materials around. But it is not indestructible. As experts in leather care, we’d like to offer you the following ideas that help protect and care for your leather. Winter Leather Continue Reading
Making the Wardrobe Transition from Summer to Autumn
That summer breeze has turned cooler and days are getting shorter. Autumn has come to stay for a while. That means a transition in your wardrobe from cool, breezy clothes and sandals, to warmer clothes and shoes. Not ready for a fall wardrobe yet? Not sure your clothing budget can handle the additional expense? Have no fear! Here are some steps to stretch your wardrobe budget and adapt Continue Reading
Take Laundry Off Your To Do List
How many of us can honestly say, “I love doing laundry?” It’s something that is at the top of undesirable chores on everyone’s “To Do” list. Between kid’s activities, business meetings, and social engagements, who has the time? Here’s a simple way to take laundry off your “To Do” list? Bring it to your local Flair Cleaners in Burbank, Redondo Beach, Santa Monica, Studio City, and Valencia. Our Wash & Dry Continue Reading
When To Drop Your Pants (for Dry Cleaning)
There is no exact timeline for dropping your pants at the dry cleaner. In fact, it’s more important to know why they need to go to the cleaners than to follow a time table. Essentially, there are five times to take your pants to the cleaner. Dry Cleaning Pants The most obvious reason would be when they are dirty or have absorbed odors from the environment. The general Continue Reading
Halloween Costume Cleaning And Care
You have a blast decorating the house, the family, and even yourself for Halloween. But after the candy’s been dished out, you are left with a bunch of out-of-season clothing crowding your home. Your first inclination may be to bunch it into boxes and store it away. There’s only one problem: you spent a lot of money on your family’s costumes and may want to use them again. Continue Reading
Color or Absence of Color – How Do You Describe Black?
One of the questions plaguing artists, fashion designers, and everyday people is whether or not black is considered a color or a non-color. The answer is yes, and no. It depends on your perspective. In physics and on the light spectrum, black is the absence of color. However, in art, black is the presence of all colors. In printing, black is one of the colors needed to produce Continue Reading
Yes, In Fact, White Is A Color
The answer to the question – “Is white a color?” – is one of the most debated issues about color theory. Ask a scientist and you’ll get a reply based on physics: “White is a color.” Ask an artist and you’ll get another: “White is not a color.” When it comes to fashion, it is absolutely a color. In fact, a muted white is the natural color of most Continue Reading
Back To School Stains
Kids care a lot about looking good to others, no matter what their own personal style. Unfortunately, kids will be kids. It seems that their clothes become magnets for all kinds of smears, smudges, and stains. The classroom, cafeteria, and playground each hold their own potential pitfalls. As a parent, you may be faced with the challenge of removing those traces from their new back to school clothing. Continue Reading
Keeping Leather At Its Best Between Cleanings
Leather is a timeless wardrobe piece. It looks and it feels good. To keep it in the best condition possible, it is important to clean it at least once a year. Be sure to take you it to a professional for best results. So, how do you keep it soft, supple, and clean between cleanings? We asked the experts to provide their best advice. Here’s what they suggest. Continue Reading
What’s That Stain? Salt, Sugar, Acid, Oil, or Alcohol?
Whether it’s a comfortable outfit you love to wear or a power suit, no one likes to find stains on their clothes. Stains are caused by a variety of organic and man-made products, for example, oil. Adding to the complexity is that many stains are combinations of types. Common Types of Stains Acid-based – including perspiration, deodorant and antiperspirant – even organic or natural brands; fruit juice, and Continue Reading
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