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How to care for 100% cotton clothing
Posted by Sonali Agarwal on
How do you clean or wash 100% cotton The best way to wash 100% cotton is to hand wash in cold water with a mild detergent. If you must machine wash then use the delicate cycle and use cold water. Don’t use hot water as that will shrink pure cotton. Another problem with cleaning cotton with hot water is that it can cause some of the dye to leak. This...
What are the best clothes for summer heat
Posted by Sonali Agarwal on
I get asked this question frequently from my customers. So often in fact, that I almost exclusively make clothes that are great for summers.The best clothes for summers are of slightly loose fitting and made with natural fibers such as cotton or linen. These fabrics are both breathable and moisture absorbing, which helps keep you cool.The only exception to this would be active wear. Active wear typically requires a good...
Interview outfits for Indian women - Real world tips
Posted by Sonali Agarwal on
Before starting LabelRaasleela, I was working for nearly 5 years. I have worked both in a small set up with 10 employees and in a big corporate with 300+ employees. These 5 years involved a fair share of interviews and I am sharing my personal takeaways and learnings from them. General Do's and Don'ts for Interview outfits What to wear What to Avoid Neutral colors or pastels. Please remember it...