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hi runneryou're welcome Inaya
they do it on a much less small scale now. it was five items trunk collection in the beginning. and this collection consists of 100 pieces. they moved into a new atelier for better operation last year.
I haven't got anything from the past few collections. but from my experience before them, their products came with a tag/card saying things about pilling and free repair service ( btw at the earlier stage, the products also came with her signature as a sign of her own quality check ). their customer service has been very conscientious as far as I'm concerned. so if you don't think it's too much trouble to send your pieces back to them, I think there will be some things they can do for you. are there still those certificate cards with them?
generally speaking, pilling may be inevitable somewhat.
there is nothing like pilling free sweater that still keeps the original or intended beauty to the eye and the touch.
but a designer would sometimes have to face the necessity of renunciation
and sacrifice one in order to attain another.
for example, I got a few items from the CdG F/W 94, the boiled wool collection. it was clearly written on the tag that they chose to renounce any chemical pilling resistance treatment in order to achieve the peculiarity of the textural look more fully.
also those who bought the lmaltieri sweaters of the first generation (which were super beautiful) would receive a lecture on proper brushing at the store and usually end up buying a classic and authentic brush too. it was funny though since basically his customers were supposed to be the type who didn't care so much about those punctilious maintenance activities.
hmmm...hi runnerI do remember now the card from an earlier garment (most other sacai pieces I got in some small second hand shops) - but I think I wouldn't send something to be repaired though, but it is really nice that the option is available. I knew, upon buying it that it would probably happen once I wore it enough, so I considered it my fault really
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overall... I don't hate pilling, and on a lot of thicker wool garments, I quite like it, in fact. but on a thin cardigan or scarf it is not appealing for me. anyways I didn't mean to criticize with my post, I meant it in a hopeful way... as most brands grow, they introduce materials which are less likely to require any repair. looking at the new pics, it seems like everything is getting better and better... and I just meant I am glad she is able to have a better atelier now and things like that because I love the vision of the brand and how comfortable and lovely the clothes are.![]()