Lame fabric - the radiance of precious metals
Have you already decided on an outfit for a corporate party or New Year's Eve? If not yet or already looking for options for a special occasion for next season, then this article is for you!
As recommended by stylists and astrologers, the year of the Yellow Earth Pig should be celebrated with pomp, in chic shiny outfits and surrounded by light and bright spotlights. Therefore, sequins, sequins, lurex in dresses and make-up during these holidays are more welcome than ever! The same applies to parties dedicated to any joyful event, friendly holidays and romantic meetings.
But few people know that there is such a type of fabric, a dress or suit from which will exceed all expectations in terms of sparkle, brightness, pathos, chic and brilliance. This is lamé fabric.
Translated from French, «lamé» means "metal plate". And it is true! Lame – is an elegant fabric using metallic threads, which in structure belongs to brocade types of materials, but at the same time is much thinner than brocade. And what is most remarkable – lame fabric is one of the most ancient and the first mention of it is found in ancient scriptures and the Bible as a material for the elite, from which festive outfits were sewn for priests, rich people and rulers. Agree, this is already a reason to talk about the lama as the most noble, aristocratic and regal fabric.
Elegant, shining with a double-sided gold or silver pattern, this fabric differs from others in everything: in production, texture, application, and care features. The first distinguishing feature – silk base with woven thin metal threads of nickel, copper or brass, which are obtained by sizing a round wire. It flattens out and loses its strength, but at the same time it becomes plastic and flexible.
The intertwining threads create a material with a double-sided pattern, one side of which is shiny and smooth, and the other resembles crepe maroquin. Therefore, the lamé does not have a wrong side as such and can be used depending on the desire of the designer: the front side can be a shiny surface with a matte pattern or matte with shiny stains.
As for the colors, in ancient times llamas were only gold or silver. But modern technologies have made it possible to diversify the palette and get an iridescent fabric with a bronze, red, blue, emerald or purple hue that does not fade over time. This made it possible to expand the scope of the fabric: dance and theatrical costumes, evening and cocktail dresses, unusual dresses and luxurious baroque curtains are sewn from lamé today.
The lamé fabric has the virtues of ancient brocade and the lightness of modern fabrics, so its popularity never wanes. It drapes well, soft and fluid, but very fragile and delicate. Therefore, it cannot be washed, ironed, stretched or sewn into tight-fitting outfits, and in general, lame fabric products should be used carefully and carefully.
And if you decide on an outfit made of iridescent lamé fabric, then remember that this material is luxurious in itself and all rhinestones, beads, sequins, bright jewelry and even flounces may turn out to be superfluous. Therefore, do not overload the image with accessories and jewelry, and choose an outfit from this simple style, straight cut and without any decorative details. For a lamé, its own decorative effect is enough.
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