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color:var(--gold);margin-bottom:0.8rem;\n}\n.footer-form-title{\n font-family:var(--serif);font-style:italic;font-weight:300;\n font-size:clamp(20px,2.5vw,32px);\n color:#fff;line-height:1.3;letter-spacing:-0.01em;\n}\n\n/* Form grid */\n.footer-form-row{\n display:grid;\n grid-template-columns:repeat(4,1fr);\n gap:1rem;\n margin-bottom:1rem;\n}\n.footer-form-field{\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.4rem;\n}\n.footer-form-field-full{\n margin-bottom:1.2rem;\n}\n.footer-form-label{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:9px;\n letter-spacing:0.18em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);\n}\n.footer-form input,\n.footer-form select,\n.footer-form textarea{\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.04);\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.1);\n color:#fff;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;font-weight:300;\n padding:10px 14px;\n outline:none;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,background 0.3s;\n width:100%;\n appearance:none;\n 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margin-bottom:1.4rem;\n padding-bottom:0.8rem;\n border-bottom:0.5px solid rgba(201,168,76,0.15);\n}\n.footer-links{\n list-style:none;\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.65rem;\n}\n.footer-links a{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n transition:color 0.3s ease, padding-left 0.3s ease;\n line-height:1.4;display:block;\n}\n.footer-links a:hover{\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.85);\n padding-left:4px;\n}\n\n/* Contact col */\n.footer-col-contact{\n justify-content:space-between;\n display:flex;\n flex-direction:column;\n}\n.footer-col-contact .footer-apps{\n margin-top:auto;\n}\n.footer-contact-item{margin-bottom:1.1rem}\n.footer-contact-lbl{\n display:block;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:var(--gold);opacity:0.65;margin-bottom:0.25rem;\n}\n.footer-address{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:11px;font-weight:300;\n line-height:1.7;color:rgba(255,255,255,0.38);\n font-style:normal;\n}\n.footer-contact-val{\n display:block;\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:12px;font-weight:300;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.42);text-decoration:none;\n line-height:1.7;transition:color 0.25s;\n}\na.footer-contact-val:hover{color:rgba(255,255,255,0.8)}\n\n/* Social */\n.footer-social{\n display:flex;gap:0.6rem;flex-wrap:wrap;\n margin-top:1.2rem;margin-bottom:1.6rem;\n}\n.footer-social-ico{\n width:32px;height:32px;\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.12);\n display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.4);text-decoration:none;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,color 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-social-ico:hover{\n border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.5);color:var(--gold-l);\n}\n.footer-social-ico svg{width:14px;height:14px}\n.footer-social-wa:hover{\n border-color:rgba(37,211,102,0.5);color:#25D366;\n}\n\n/* App badges */\n.footer-apps{margin-top:auto}\n.footer-apps-label{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n letter-spacing:0.22em;text-transform:uppercase;\n color:var(--gold);opacity:0.65;margin-bottom:0.8rem;\n}\n.footer-apps-row{display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:0.5rem}\n.footer-app-badge{\n display:block;text-decoration:none;\n border:0.5px solid rgba(255,255,255,0.15);\n padding:8px 14px;\n transition:border-color 0.3s,background 0.3s;\n}\n.footer-app-badge:hover{\n border-color:rgba(201,168,76,0.4);\n background:rgba(255,255,255,0.03);\n}\n.footer-app-inner{\n display:flex;align-items:center;gap:10px;\n}\n.footer-app-icon{\n font-size:22px;color:#fff;\n line-height:1;flex-shrink:0;\n}\n.footer-app-text{\n display:flex;flex-direction:column;gap:1px;\n}\n.footer-app-sub{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:8px;\n color:rgba(255,255,255,0.45);letter-spacing:0.06em;\n}\n.footer-app-name{\n font-family:var(--sans);font-size:13px;\n font-weight:500;color:#fff;letter-spacing:0.02em;\n}\n\n/* Legal strip */\n.footer-legal{\n background:#070604;\n 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Wedding Outfits · Care Guide · Kolkata

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Wedding clothes
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How to prepare wedding outfits before the day, protect them during the ceremony, handle stains on the wedding day itself, and preserve a bridal lehenga or sherwani for decades after. By The Swiss Laundry, Kolkata.

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BeforeDry clean 1–2 weeks before
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48hBring stains in within 48 hours
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AfterClean before storing
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13 yrsKolkata · Est. 2013
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Wedding garments — lehengas, sherwanis, silk sarees, structured suits — are dry clean only. None can be washed in water. All require professional care before and after the wedding.

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Why this matters: A wedding outfit is typically worn once, stored for years, and expected to survive intact for decades — possibly to be worn again or passed on. The care decisions made in the first two weeks after the wedding determine whether that is possible.
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Before the wedding: preparation

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Wedding garments are often stored for months or years before the wedding — purchased in advance, altered over time, and brought out only for the occasion. Before wearing, every such garment should be professionally cleaned and pressed.

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Why clean before wearing? Stored garments accumulate dust, absorb atmospheric moisture, and may have developed surface mould or insect activity invisible to the naked eye. Chemical residue from storage wrapping can irritate skin on a long, warm wedding day. A garment stored for 12 months will also have settled fold creases that professional pressing will restore.

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When to bring it in: At least one to two weeks before the wedding. This allows time for cleaning, pressing, and a full inspection before the day. If anything needs attention — a stain from the last fitting, a loose embellishment, an alteration mark — there is time to address it.

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For the sherwani: Structured garments that have been hanging in a bag may have shoulder or lapel distortion. Professional pressing on a tailoring buck restores the shape. A domestic iron on a flat board cannot do this — the three-dimensional structure of a tailored garment requires three-dimensional pressing.

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Wedding garments — what each needs

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Bridal LehengaDry clean onlyMultiple fabrics, heavy embellishments, zari, sequins and structured inner layers. Only dry cleaning is safe across all components. Dry clean before and within two weeks after the wedding.
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SherwaniDry clean onlyStructured tailoring with canvas, interlining and lining. Brocade, embroidery or silk outer. Water destroys the structure permanently. Dry clean before and after wear.
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Silk SareeDry clean onlyBanarasi, Kanjivaram or Tussar worn by the bride, mother or guests. Water dulls the sheen permanently. Dry clean before and after each wear.
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Wool SuitDry clean onlyGroom’s or guest’s wool suit or blazer. Structured tailoring cannot be washed. Dry clean before and after the wedding.
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DupattaDry clean onlySilk, net or embroidered dupatta. Extremely prone to watermarking and distortion. Handle separately from the lehenga — both should be cleaned.
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Embroidered KurtaDry clean onlyThread, mirror work or zardozi embroidery on any base fabric. Water agitation distorts embroidery permanently. Dry clean before and after wear.
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On the wedding day: protecting your outfit

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The wedding day involves heat, sweat, food, perfume, flowers and celebration — all of which affect fine garments. Some simple precautions significantly reduce the risk of damage.

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Perfume: Apply perfume to your skin or hair before dressing, not to the garment. Perfume alcohol weakens silk fibres and leaves a residue that degrades fabric in storage. Attar (concentrated perfume oil) should not contact silk or embroidery directly.

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Makeup: Apply full makeup before putting on the lehenga or saree. Foundation, lipstick and eye products on silk or embroidery require professional pre-spotting — they are treatable but should not be left for weeks before being brought in.

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Flowers and decorations: Flower dyes — particularly marigold and rose — can stain silk if the wet petals contact the fabric. Be careful with flower garlands draped over embroidered garments for extended periods.

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Food and drink: If anything spills, blot excess gently with a dry cloth — do not rub, do not apply water. Bring the garment to a dry cleaner as soon as possible after the wedding. Do not wait until after the honeymoon.

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The most common wedding day stain we see: ghee from the ceremony, followed by food from the reception. Both are treatable if brought in promptly. Both become significantly harder to remove after two weeks.
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Wedding day stain first aid

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The rule for any stain on a wedding garment: do not rub, do not apply water, do not attempt home removal. Bring it to a professional as soon as the wedding is over.

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Ghee / oil from ceremonyBlot excess with a dry cloth. Bring to dry cleaner within 48 hours.Do not rub. Do not apply talc or powder.
Food from receptionBlot excess. Do not spread. Dry cleaner as soon as possible.Do not wet the stain. Do not rub.
Red wine / juiceBlot excess liquid only with a dry cloth. Dry cleaner same day if possible.Do not apply water, salt or soda water to silk.
Makeup / foundationDo not touch the stain. Dry cleaner promptly — cosmetic stains respond well to professional pre-spotting.Do not rub. Do not use makeup remover on the fabric.
SweatAir the garment overnight. Dry clean within two weeks — sweat on silk and wool causes permanent damage if stored without cleaning.Do not fold while still warm. Do not store without cleaning first.
Haldi (turmeric)Brush off loose powder. Bring to dry cleaner immediately — haldi stains set quickly and must be treated fresh.Do not wet. Do not rub. Do not delay.
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After the wedding: the most important step

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The two weeks after the wedding are the most important window for preserving your outfit long-term. Every garment worn on the wedding day — even those that appear clean — should be professionally dry cleaned before storage.

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What accumulates on the wedding day: sweat and skin oil from extended wear, perfume residue, food and ceremony stains, flower dye contact, outdoor dust and humidity. Any of these, if stored without cleaning, causes permanent damage over months. All of them together, left for a year, will guarantee it.

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Air before bringing in: After the wedding, hang garments loosely in a ventilated area overnight before bringing them in for cleaning. Do not fold while still warm from body heat, and do not seal in a plastic bag. The moisture from a full day of wear needs to escape.

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Bring in within two weeks: Stains that are treatable at two weeks become significantly harder at four. Sweat residue on silk begins to yellow within weeks if stored without cleaning. Book a pickup or visit the Kasba facility within two weeks of the last day of the wedding events.

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Tell us everything: When bringing in wedding garments, tell the team what stains are present, what they are, and when they occurred. A turmeric stain from the haldi ceremony requires different treatment from a wine stain at the reception. The more information provided, the better the result.

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Long-term storage — preserving it for decades

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After cleaning and pressing, your wedding outfit should be stored to survive years or decades without damage.

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Air for 24 hours after cleaningAllow the cleaned garment to breathe at room temperature before wrapping for storage.
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Wrap in acid-free tissue firstParticularly over embroidery and zari sections. Acid-free tissue prevents chemical reaction with the metallic threads over years.
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Then wrap in undyed cotton muslinMuslin allows the fabric to breathe. Never use plastic bags — they trap moisture and cause yellowing and mould.
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Store flat or loosely rolledNot folded on a single crease. If folded, pad the fold lines with rolled tissue. Refold along different lines every year to prevent permanent crease marks.
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Cedar or neem nearby — not touchingPlace cedar blocks or dried neem leaves near the stored garment to deter moths. Not directly against embroidery or zari.
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Cool, dark, dry locationAway from sunlight and humidity. In Kolkata, use silica gel desiccant during the monsoon months. Inspect once a year.
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The most common cause of long-term wedding outfit damage is storage without cleaning first. A stain invisible on the wedding night will be a permanent yellow mark on the anniversary. Dry clean before storing — without exception.
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Common questions

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Yes — if stored, dry clean 1–2 weeks before the wedding. This removes storage dust, chemical residue from wrapping, and restores the press and drape. Bring it in early enough to address any issues before the day.

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Do not rub or apply water. Blot excess liquid gently with a dry cloth only. Bring the garment to a dry cleaner within 48 hours. Tell them what the stain is and when it occurred. Fresh stains are far more treatable than stains left for weeks.

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Dry clean within two weeks. Air for 24 hours before storing. Wrap in acid-free tissue then undyed cotton muslin — never plastic. Store flat or loosely rolled in a cool, dark, dry place with cedar blocks nearby. Inspect once a year.

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No. A sherwani must be dry cleaned. The structured tailoring, lining and embellishments cannot withstand water. Washing causes the canvas to delaminate, the structure to distort, and embroidery to unravel permanently.

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At least 1–2 weeks before the wedding. This allows time for cleaning, pressing, any stain treatment, and inspection before the day. Express service available for urgent requests — call 9836233354.

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