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Notes to Strangers | From the SL Team

The concept behind 'Notes To Strangers' came about when Katie, our creative director, wanted to create a fitting room installation that would lift people up. We encouraged customers to “write one, ...

Nadia's Top Ten & Her Isolation Playlist

Nadia, our senior designer, shares her top ten things to achieve while self-isolating and what she is listening to while getting it all done. 

Brisbane Store Re-launch | Take a Tour

A couple of weeks ago we re-launched our Brisbane James Street store. The aim was to create a space that will act not only as a retail space but as a place of creativity, gathering, entertainment a...

What We're Listening to: March Playlist

This month's playlist is ambient and luxe. It features 1960’s tracks by the iconic Serge Gainsbourg and Jane Birkin and some soothing instrumentals like Idealism’s cover of Drake’s 

Interview: Katie Kolodinski, Creative Director

  Tell me about yourself! My name is Katie Kolodinski. I’m Australian-Canadian. I grew up in a small town in Ontario – then moved to Australia when I was 18. After 17 years in Australia I decided ...

Our New Neighbors: Stem Bar

Last summer, a rumor spread that a storefront on the street where the Silk Laundry Montreal store resides was set to be leased to a chain fast food restaurant. The businesses on the block, a mix of...

Introducing Collection 2 | 2020

Our second collection for 2020 explores the strength of rich neutrals and classic cuts, reinterpreted. Shop the Collection Tones of blue and brown create a metallic dimension in our snakeskin prin...

Fine Dining in Old Montreal: Tiers Paysage

As we continue to perfect the City Guide we’ve been compiling since our move to the great - and currently very cold - city of Montreal, we find ourselves eager to share with you the city’s latest ...

4 of the Decade's Most Powerful Fashion Trends

and what they tell us about an evolving culture.   Athleisure Athleisure made comfort desirable. It also furthered an understanding of self-care and offered a uniform to the movement. A wider cultu...

Gift Guide

In this giving season, we’d like to spotlight some brands and retailers that offer quality products and share our values of mindfulness and considered living. Basing your gift choices on the busine...

The Art of Collecting

At Silk Laundry, we understand a wardrobe to be a reflection of an individual. Your moods, goals and memories are mirrored by the pieces you’ve chosen over the years. This romantic idea of collecti...

Buying Better | The 90s Silk Slip Dress

In our four years as a brand, our aim has been to design timeless pieces that are adaptable and long lasting. We created our 90s Silk Slip dress to fill the needs of the modern woman who is fashion...

Shoes We Love

Our pieces lend themselves to styling for any context. Footwear is perhaps the deciding factor for the occasion of which an outfit is appropriate. It alters the air of our silk slips and allows for...

Introducing the Montreal Store

Katie Kolodinski moved to Australia eighteen years ago, where she founded Silk Laundry. Last Summer, our Ontario-born designer decided she was ready to return home. Having attended Concordia Unive...

As Seen On

A selection of celebrity sightings in Silk. Matching the Red Leopard Blazer with a classic 90s slip dress, Ciara combines glamour with a sense of ease. Pictured here with husband Russel Wilson dur...

BTS: Aquarelle

The intention behind shooting in Barcelona began with an attraction to the lighting and scenery its’ beaches offered. Our attachment to the city developed, however, due to the important creative re...

City Guide 01: New York City

While many explore New York City during fashion week, our guide aims to elevate the experience the Silk Laundry way. Cafe: Cafe Leon Dore This past winter, the New York City clothing and lifestyle...

Street to Shore: Styling the 90s Silk Slip Dress

Images from our November shoot in Barcelona showcase the versatility of the Winter 19 collection.  The 90s Silk Slip Dress and Almost A Military Jacket elaborate on iconic wardrobe essentials. They...

Spotlight On: Leopard print

By cultivating a relationship with our customers, we keep ourselves inspired, striving to make pieces that will be treasured. The leopard print featured in Winter ‘19 is an ode to our clients. Unde...

Climate to Climate: Our Tips for Traveling with Silk

Silk elevates the experience of travelling and creates a sense of ease when getting dressed each day. Silk pieces are lightweight, easy to care for, and adaptable to any climate. Step onto a plane ...

Collection 4: 2019 | Curiosities

In August 2018, Silk Laundry’s founder and designer, Katie Kolodinski moved with her husband and two children to Montréal, Canada and along with her came her entire design process. Collection Four ...

Glossary of Terms

Silk Laundry Glossary of Terms A-Line: A-line is a silhouette that begins at the waist and widens as it drops down from the hips, creating the shape of a capital letter A. Bias cut:  Bias cut refer...

Winter 19 Campaign: Barcelona

Soft meets structured in our Winter 19 collection. Tailored waists and fluid silhouettes combine to create eye-catching pieces. Cut from the softest sandwashed silk, these pieces offer a sense o...

Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week Recap

We just wrapped up our first year of showings at Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week. The week consisted of showing our Resort 20 collection in The Suites and was closed out with a two-day pop-up store at C...