Care Guide

This guide helps you make careful, conservative decisions when caring for Marcotn pieces. Always start with the product label and any product-specific instructions: they are the authoritative source for your item. Where a label is missing, unclear, or incomplete, use the decision process below and contact support before trying anything aggressive.

Start with the label

Before cleaning, storing, or treating any garment, read every attached label and any care information included with the product. Look for separate instructions for different components, such as a lined bodice, beaded overlay, fringe sleeve, or drawstring detail. If one part of a garment has different requirements from another, follow the most conservative instruction that applies to the whole piece.

Identify separate components

Many Marcotn styles combine more than one material or construction detail. Check for:

  • Linings or inner slips beneath sheer or embellished overlays
  • Beading, sequins, fringe, or tassel trims
  • Drawstrings, ruching channels, or adjustable ties
  • Closures such as zips, straps, or cuffs
  • Layered skirts, cape panels, or bishop sleeves

Treat each component as part of one care decision. If a trim or closure cannot be safely cleaned with the main fabric, choose a method that protects the most delicate part.

Test uncertain treatments

When a label is missing or you are unsure how a fabric or trim will respond, test before applying any treatment to a visible area. Choose a small, hidden spot such as an inside hem or seam allowance. Apply the mildest version of the intended method, wait for it to dry, and check for changes in color, texture, shape, or embellishment before proceeding.

Handle stains conservatively

For stains, act gently and avoid rubbing, scrubbing, or applying heat until you know the cause and the fabric's tolerance. Blot excess liquid with a clean, dry, light-colored cloth. Do not use strong solvents, bleach, or aggressive stain removers unless the product label explicitly permits them. If a stain affects beading, sequins, fringe, or a lined area, treat only the affected spot and avoid soaking the whole garment.

Storage that protects shape and detail

Store garments in a way that avoids crushing, snagging, moisture, and prolonged exposure to light or pressure. General precautions include:

  • Use padded or shaped hangers for structured bodices, corset-style tops, and tailored evening pieces
  • Fold very lightweight or heavily embellished items flat if hanging could distort them
  • Keep beaded, sequined, or fringed pieces separated from other garments to prevent snagging
  • Store in a cool, dry area away from direct sunlight and damp conditions
  • Allow garments to air fully before storing, especially after wear or cleaning

Protect trims, closures, and embellishments

Representative Marcotn styles include beaded bodices, sequin embellishments, fringe sleeves, ruched drawstrings, cape panels, and zip closures. When handling these pieces:

  • Fasten zips and any closures before cleaning or storing to reduce snagging and distortion
  • Turn embellished garments inside out only if the label or construction allows it without stressing the trim
  • Keep drawstrings and ties from tangling by loosely securing them before storage
  • Avoid folding directly across heavy beading or structured areas; pad folds with clean, acid-free tissue if needed

Know when to use a professional

Use a qualified professional cleaner when a garment has heavy embellishment, multiple components with conflicting needs, a stain you cannot identify, or no legible care label. Tell the cleaner what you know about the item, including any visible trims, linings, closures, and the nature of the stain. If you are unsure whether a professional service is appropriate, contact support before proceeding.

When a care instruction is missing

If a Marcotn item arrives without a legible care label or product-specific instructions, contact support before cleaning. Include the following information so the team can help accurately:

  • Product title and handle from your order or product page
  • Order number, if available
  • Color and size options selected
  • A clear photo of the full garment and any remaining labels or tags
  • A description of the area or component you are unsure about

Send this information to thomas@qorivane.shop. Do not attempt an uncertain cleaning method while waiting for a response.