What materials does Yves Salomon use?
Yves Salomon is renowned for its unwavering commitment to selecting natural materials , a hallmark of the brand. Each creation is based on authentic, noble, and durable materials, chosen for their quality, comfort, and aesthetic appeal.
The house's signature natural materials
Yves Salomon uses a wide range of natural materials for his collections:
- High-quality fur : sable, chinchilla, lynx, Blackglama mink, with a responsible commitment via the Resource Pact , which guarantees that all furs come from farms selected according to strict standards of animal welfare and environmental sustainability.
- Shearling : double-faced shearling and woolens, offering warmth, softness and suppleness, ideal for outerwear and mid-season jackets.
- Leather and suede : nappa leather, very fine leather, gonfio leather, leather tapet, embroidered leather, soft suede.
- Cashmere and wool : double-faced cashmere, merino wool and baby merino for knitwear and lightweight pieces.
- Loro Piana fabrics : cotton, wool and exclusive high-end blends for jackets, trench coats and light coats.
- High-end silk and cotton : for dresses, blouses, trench coats and light jackets.
- Ostrich feathers : for women's boleros and jackets with an airy movement.
Demanding sourcing and rigorous traceability
Yves Salomon applies a very demanding sourcing process for all its natural materials, prioritizing quality, origin and traceability .
- For the fur , the company selects different qualities depending on the origin and color:
Fox : red, silver, blue, natural
Mink : Lunaraine, Mahogany, Pastel, Blackglama
Sable : silver, silvery, sand
Each hide is chosen for its density, fineness and natural radiance, guaranteeing a uniform and luxurious result on every creation.
- For sheepskin coats , Yves Salomon works with carefully selected varieties of lamb and sheep:
Merino lamb, Mongolian lamb, Tuscan lamb
Long-haired lamb, cashmere lamb, curly lamb
Upside-down sheep
These hides are chosen for their softness, warmth and suppleness, in order to create luxurious, durable and comfortable coats, jackets and mid-season pieces.
The Resource Pact and a responsible commitment
Yves Salomon is a signatory of the Resource Pact , a global commitment that ensures the traceability and sustainability of animal materials used in fashion. All fur farms and suppliers must adhere to strict standards of animal welfare, biodiversity, and environmental protection . The pact also guarantees the selection of the finest pelts , with rigorous quality and origin controls, to offer luxurious, ethical, and responsible collections.
Sustainable and authentic luxury
Each Yves Salomon creation reflects a perfect balance between luxury, comfort, and durability , while guaranteeing complete respect for ethics and the environment . The brand thus demonstrates that artisanal excellence can go hand in hand with responsibility , selecting only the finest and most sustainable natural materials for its collections.
