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In this period, masks and best silk pillowcase have become essential in our daily routine but, if they protect us from germs, they can also make our skin dry with redness. How can we fight this irritation and dryness?

It’s very important to follow some rules and add serum and moisture every day to provide extra nourishment.

I usually use hyaluronic acid and rich cream to keep my skin hydrated and I use makeup even if my face is covered by the mask. So, in this case, don’t forget your sunscreen. You might think that sitting in an office can minimize exposure to the sun, but glass windows don’t necessarily block out all UV rays that are very dangerous and can cause wrinkles and skin cancer.

Focus on your eyes make up! It’s best to avoid blush and lipstick as they can stain your mask. This means the eyes should be your main focus. A simple slick of eyeliner and a coat of mascara will instantly transform your look. Don’t forget your brows, either.

“Framing the face is important, especially when we are just seeing the eyes. After applying your mascara, use what’s left on the brush and apply it gently over your brows. Pencil in any sparse areas. Set it with a clear brow gel if needed by brushing the brow hair upwards,” says a famous makeup artist. 

Also, don’t forget to take care of your lips with lipstick to prevent dryness. 

Last but not least, try to sleep better with a silk eye mask during the night, a luxury hypoallergenic pillows and a silk bed sheet.

A silk eye mask and best silk sheets will help you with those annoying dark circles under your eyes and also, sleeping in total darkness allow your body to secrete as much melatonin as possible. So, don’t forget to take care of your skin at this moment! 

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In these months we have talked a lot about how silk bedding sets help us in everyday life to fight the signs of aging, to regulate our body temperature during the night and how luxury hypoallergenic pillows improve our hair and skin.

But mulberry silk pillowcase, from the beginning, was used to manufacture the clothes of the richest people, the most beautiful and expensive of the time.

The ultimate silk garment, in my opinion, is Kimono. But, what do we really know about this wonderful garment? What are its origins and how did it evolve?

Kimono, literally means “thing to wear", is a traditional Japanese dress. Originally, this word was used for every type of dress but, later on, Kimono was conceived as the long dress still worn today by people of both sexes and all ages. It is a T-shaped dress, with straight lines, which reaches up to the ankles, with a collar and long sleeves. The sleeves are usually very wide at the wrists, up to half a meter. Traditionally, unmarried women wear kimonos with extremely long sleeves that reach almost to the ground, called furisode.

The history and development of the kimono have been strongly influenced by the traditional Chinese clothing of the Han people, called hanfu, thanks to the Japanese embassies in China in the fourth century. However, starting from the 8th century, the Chinese costume became popular in Japan and, during the Heian period (794–1192), the kimono began to change and became more and more similar to the current one.

From ancient times to today, kimono and its use have changed a lot, while maintaining some traditional distinctive features such as the T-shape, the wide and long sleeves and the belt at the waist.

Why does the modern kimono continue to be successful? What is its main feature? I can say, it’s a successful garment because it’s super versatile. It can be used as a dress in the long version, as a tunic or as a spring jacket. This is the reason why, soon, I will show you a very particular collection of silk bedding and  kimonos. They look modern but also very close to the Japanese tradition. To carry out this project, I joined an Italian friend, the painter and tattoo artist, Max Brain.

Max has created a series of designs inspired by Japan that will be hand-embroidered on four kimono models, all different from each other. I can't wait to see the finished product ready to wear, and you?

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