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What’s in a care label? Here are the most common care label symbols you’ll find. We’re here to help educate you about garment care so you can maintain the integrity of your favorite pieces. See our Journal for more care label guides.

From the desk of Wayne Edelman, the President of Meurice NYC, we are sharing his quick tips for perfect ironing.

With the arrival of what is perhaps the largest snowstorm that New York has seen in years, it’s officially time to put away the light fall jackets and bring your warmest winter coats out of storage. But don’t put away everything just yet – let’s talk about the classic fall-to-winter staples to keep in your closet and how to store the garments that won’t stick around for the winter (we know the weather has its own mind and can pull a 180 pretty quickly!).

Moth holes aren’t just annoying, they cost us time and money. Here’s our guide to getting rid of and preventing moth holes in your clothes, and a moth infestation from your closet.

Harper’s Bazaar wrote an article on designer Stella McCartney’s opposition to cleaning her clothes. We respect her "vegetarian" brand (as Harper's Bazaar calls it) immensely, as we are doing our part trying to reduce waste in the garment care industry as fast fashion soars in water waste. But, not cleaning your clothes? How hygienic is it really? CEO Wayne responds in this article.

Back in 2000, Christian Dior discontinued their off shoulder Saddle Bag, a staple of late nineties fashion. Fast forward to 2018, and the Vintage Dior Saddle Bag has been brought back with a refined modern look and a hard social media push. Most recently, the Spring Festival Collection features an ode to the Lunar New Year, complete with a newly designed saddle bag.

When it comes to down jackets, you may be asking: does it make sense to have my down jacket professionally washed? After all, it looks fine--there are no noticeable stains, and the material is extremely durable isn't it?

Cleaning handbags can be intimidating. From lipstick and denim stains, to unidentified blemishes, the subways and bustling streets of New York can take a toll on your Fendi or Louis Vuitton, but with a few of these tips, you can easily extend the lifespan of your bag.

Faux leather, or "Pleather" is fantastic. A favorite from rocker girls, to hipsters, to NYU & FIT fashionistas, pleather is everywhere. It's less expensive than real leather, feels and looks almost exactly the same, and is best of all, ethically sourced. An added benefit? Faux leather is much easier to clean and care for than its natural counterpart!

Living in and around New York City, you’ve undoubtedly heard of Max Mara and Burberry. Two staples of traditional style that have withstood the test of time. Since 1951 and 1856, Max Mara and Burberry, respectively, have produced classic designs that demand attention. Although a heavy price tag can accompany both pieces, winter is back and a warm overcoat is essential to get you through it.

It's 2am on a Saturday night at the Gansevoort. You're having a blast with your girlfriends, maybe a little too much fun. You spill a drink on your Jimmy Choo, you drop your Prada in a puddle, or you set your Hermès on an icky seat. These are the realities of living in New York.

Washing denim is one of the most contentious points of the designer world. There a dozen ways how to wash jeans without shrinking or losing color, but not all denim washing rituals were created equal!

In this article, we'll outline exactly how to wash your denim jeans the right way, with expert tips from over 50 years of garment care experience.