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Welcome to Fabrics By The Captain's Daughter - A destination for lovers of premium luxury fabrics, especially pure silk fabric designed for beautiful custom-made clothing.

Here, you will learn how to identify quality fabrics and proper fabric care.

You also get to follow my exciting fabric-buying and life adventures as I source some of the most stunning fabrics around the world because, finding beautiful fabrics should both be informed and enjoyable.

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Fabric Questions People Ask

Choosing the right fabric can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you want premium fabrics
that will last for years. Below are some of the most common questions people ask when shopping for luxury fabrics.

What does your colour choice say before you speak?

Your color choice speaks first - confidence, softness, power or restraint.

What Makes a Colour Look Luxurious?

It’s all in the tone, depth and how you pair it.

“Buy less, choose well, make it last.” — Vivienne Westwood

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THE COLLECTION

Fabric Gallery

TCD Spotlight

Celebrating the remarkable people whose journeys, generosity and unwavering support have become part of our story.

EPISODE 2

Meet OGE

Public Relations and Leadership Advancement Professional

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The TCD Style Edit

Six fresh looks. Every two weeks. Some Recreated with our fabrics and imagined with AI to inspire your next outfit.

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THE BLOG

More Than Fabric

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What Do I Wear? I Have an Occasion, but My Body Feels Different

Believe me, this is not the time to start putting yourself through the additional punishment of a corset or one of those styles that require everything to be held in and strapped down. You are already conscious of your body. Why wear something that will make you even more uncomfortable?

Chinwe Oranye

Sep 152 min read

To Refund or Not to Refund?

The following Wednesday, she came back saying she had changed her mind and wanted another fabric. Then she brought out the one she had bought. We had never seen a fabric so maltreated. It was rumpled. It was dirty.

Chinwe Oranye

Aug 233 min read

Your Clothes Are Dying Every Time You Leave Them in the Sun

Sunlight contains ultraviolet (UV) rays. These rays fade colours, weaken fibres, and rob fabrics of their natural beauty. Every hour clothes spend baking under harsh sunlight, those ultraviolet (UV) rays quietly get to work.

Chinwe Oranye

Jul 262 min read

5 Things You MUST Do Before Buying Fabric (Unless You Enjoy Wasting Money)

If it's a Nigerian party that requires Aso Ebi but you've decided not to buy the official fabric, bring a sample of the Aso Ebi with you when shopping. This will help you choose a fabric in a similar color or tone, allowing you to complement the celebration while still respecting your host's wishes.

Chinwe Oranye

Jul 94 min read

Luxury Fabrics. Pure Silk. Stories that Inspire

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Fabric Questions People Ask

Choosing the right fabric can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when you want premium fabrics
that will last for years. Below are some of the most common questions people ask when shopping for luxury fabrics.