Now that the warm sunny days are long gone, you might be thinking of your wardrobe. Your summer wardrobe gets put away for another year, making way for this season’s autumn offering of London fashion. That doesn’t mean you plan on giving your summer threads away, but you’ll want to keep some in good condition for years to come.
London is one of the world’s fashion capitals, and your wardrobe can be an extension of your personality. A new season is often exciting for dedicated followers of the latest clothing trends. Before you throw yourself headfirst into autumn’s new ranges, you must prepare your summer clothing to ensure it stays pristine.
Contents
- Tips on Long-Term Storage for Your Clothing and Fabrics
- Creating More Space at Home for Superior Living Spaces
- A Premium Wardrobe Extension – Storage Fit for Your Best Pieces
- Expert Handling and Secure Packing for Your Garments
- Tailored Storage Solutions to Suit Your Lifestyle
- Self Storage, Evolved: Concierge Access for Long-Term Storage
- How to Seasonally Rotate Your Wardrobe with Style
- Preservation of Fine Fabrics and Vintage Pieces
- Secure, Climate-Controlled Peace of Mind
- Family Heirlooms and Special Pieces – Storage Beyond Clothes
Tips on Long-Term Storage for Your Clothing and Fabrics
Storing your clothing and fabrics for longer periods has pros and cons. The upside is the more wallet—and purse-friendly costs, which are modest compared to self storage. However, the sticking point is the lack of regular access. Typically, you submit a request to open your sealed container seven business days beforehand, and early retrieval comes with additional fees.
Therefore, you must ensure you prepare thoroughly before submitting your items for storage, and we’ll give you the best methods for doing this.
Spotlessly Clean
This might sound silly, but you’d be surprised at how many people put clothing into storage that’s either not clean or fully dry. Mould and other microbiological activity shrink when clothing is stored for long periods, and if your clothes are delicate, you might find them damaged when you get them out again.
Out with the Old
Seriously, don’t keep a hold of clothes for the sake of it. Those old comfortable PJs with holes in them that you love? They’ve got holes in them, so get rid. Even if you donate damaged clothing to charity, it can be reused by upcycling the materials. Don’t hoard; just store what you want, and you can wear it again.
Storage within Storage
Here’s a brief best practices list for arranging your storage unit:
- Keep your clothing in protective packaging or wrapping.
- Wrap a few formal suits or outfits.
- Polish formal shoes and store them in plastic containers.
- Label everything to save time before it goes into your storage unit.
- Download a home inventory app to catalogue each item for future purposes.
Creating More Space at Home for Superior Living Spaces
Storage is one of the best ways to create more space at home. Not only will you be keeping your favourite spring and summer outfits in excellent condition, but you’re also freeing up a lot of wardrobe space. Even if you plan on filling the wardrobes again with a seasonal splurge, you’re not cramming everything into one overloaded space.
You don’t just need to store your favourite clothes. It’s your storage unit, so why not share it with other things taking up room? If you have paintings you don’t have on display but want to keep, storage is the best place to keep them secure and free from damage. With every trip to the storage unit, you’re creating lots of space in your home.
A Premium Wardrobe Extension – Storage Fit for Your Best Pieces
Imagine a storage solution that doesn’t merely hide away your possessions but acts as a seamless extension of your wardrobe, a place where each carefully selected piece finds a home as refined as the garments themselves. Anthony Ward Thomas’s storage service offers precisely this – an elegant haven for your seasonal and high-value clothing, keeping every designer suit, evening gown, and cherished accessory in immaculate condition, ready to dazzle at a moment’s notice. The tailored storage options ensure that whatever the size of your collection, from a capsule selection to an expansive array of outfits, each item is catered for, creating an effortless balance between access and preservation.
This sophisticated setup brings you the luxury of a spacious, uncluttered wardrobe back at home, sparing you from the chaos of overcrowded closets and the indignity of misplaced finery. With Anthony Ward Thomas’s bespoke solution, you can retrieve items seasonally, creating the ideal rotation of garments without the hassle of storing off-season pieces yourself. In other words, it’s a sartorial sanctuary, safeguarding your wardrobe in pristine order throughout the year and reflecting your impeccable taste for the finer things in life.
Expert Handling and Secure Packing for Your Garments
At Anthony Ward Thomas, your garments are entrusted to experts trained in the art of preserving and packing clothing with the utmost precision and care. Each item, from delicate silks to fine linens and intricate lace, is individually wrapped to prevent any unfortunate snags or wear. High-quality, acid-free tissue and breathable garment bags ensure that colours remain vibrant and fabrics retain their original texture, offering your clothing a preservation standard worthy of any couturier’s atelier.
For formalwear, suits, and gowns, we provide speciality hangers and custom garment racks, storing items in ways that prevent compression and wrinkling so they emerge precisely as you left them. Our staff is equipped with specific techniques for items such as leather and suede, ensuring these materials remain ventilated and secure. With a meticulous inventory and labelling system, each garment is catalogued and easily accessible, allowing you to retrieve exactly what you need at a moment’s notice, knowing it has been impeccably maintained.
Tailored Storage Solutions to Suit Your Lifestyle
Anthony Ward Thomas offers tailored storage solutions that adapt seamlessly to your lifestyle and wardrobe needs, from the minimalist to the fashion enthusiast. Whether you need a modest capsule space for a refined selection of essentials or a generous unit for a more extensive collection, our storage sizes are thoughtfully designed to fit. With flexible configurations, you can organise everything—outerwear, shoes, accessories, and your finest attire—ensuring each piece remains in perfect order and ready for use.
Our retrieval options mean you’re never far from your favourites, letting you refresh or rotate items as seasons shift or trends evolve. For those who frequently update their wardrobe, we offer options to make adding and accessing items effortless. Clients embarking on extended travels or undergoing lifestyle transitions, like downsizing, can also benefit from a storage approach that adapts to temporary or seasonal shifts. With Anthony Ward Thomas, your clothing and accessories are stored thoughtfully, from belts to bags, providing a single, accessible space that mirrors the organisation and refinement you expect from your home.
Self Storage, Evolved: Concierge Access for Long-Term Storage
Of course, we all prefer storage options, and our premium household package doesn’t quite match the requirements. We take the concept of self storage to a refined level with a concierge-style approach that allows you to access your items effortlessly and on your terms. Rather than rummaging through boxes, simply schedule a visit, and we’ll have the requested items ready and waiting precisely where you need them.
Our concierge team meticulously manages your inventory, ensuring everything is catalogued and easily locatable so you avoid any hassle and simply enjoy seamless service.
For those with high-value or delicate pieces, we offer regular storage updates and personalised maintenance checks, keeping everything in prime condition. Whether it’s the flexibility of arranging pick-up and delivery or our careful repacking to maintain order, Anthony Ward Thomas delivers a storage experience that’s as organised and thoughtful as it is convenient, providing you with absolute peace of mind.
How to Seasonally Rotate Your Wardrobe with Style
With Anthony Ward Thomas, seasonal wardrobe rotation becomes an effortless style and practical exercise. Imagine a world where your home closet remains gloriously uncluttered, with only the attire of the current season on hand. As the warmer days give way to the crisp chill of autumn or when winter finally thaws into spring, our rotation service carefully stores your off-season clothing in pristine conditions, sheltered from light damage, dust, or wear.
This thoughtful approach not only preserves your cherished garments but also spares you the need to repurchase items due to premature ageing or deterioration. Need your summer accessories or winter boots? They’re just a request away, sorted and stored in designated spaces, ready to step back into your life whenever needed.
Preservation of Fine Fabrics and Vintage Pieces
Anthony Ward Thomas meticulously preserves fine fabrics and treasured vintage garments. Each item is handled with the utmost care, starting with climate-controlled storage designed to shield delicate fabrics from damaging temperature swings. Special attention is given to items like silk, velvet, and intricate lace, carefully enveloped in archival-quality tissue and placed in reinforced garment covers to prevent any hint of wear.
For vintage pieces prone to fading or fabric degradation, we employ anti-humidity systems that fend off the perils of mould, mildew, and yellowing. Delicate gowns and handmade creations rest on padded hangers, maintaining their shape and elegance. And with regular inspections, we ensure each garment remains pristine, ready for future occasions while preserving its character and beauty for years to come.
Secure, Climate-Controlled Peace of Mind
Anthony Ward Thomas’s facilities offer the ultimate sanctuary for your cherished wardrobe. Climate-controlled units regulate temperature and humidity precisely, preserving fabrics like wool and leather that might otherwise suffer in damp or fluctuating conditions. This careful balance ensures that each item remains just as you left it, with no risk of degradation.
Security, naturally, is impeccable. With 24/7 monitoring and advanced access systems, your belongings enjoy round-the-clock protection while specialist pest control keeps moths and other threats at bay. For added reassurance, clients may choose additional insurance, giving peace of mind for those particularly irreplaceable pieces. Every unit is meticulously cleaned and maintained, and our dedicated staff handle each garment with the utmost care, ensuring that luxury is woven into every detail.
Family Heirlooms and Special Pieces – Storage Beyond Clothes
At Anthony Ward Thomas, we understand that some pieces carry more than just fabric — they hold memories, family history, and sentimental worth. Our storage service extends gracefully beyond everyday garments, providing ideal conditions for treasured heirlooms like wedding gowns, vintage suits, and uniforms. Each piece is protected in a carefully controlled environment, preserving delicate fabrics from age and wear so that these cherished items remain pristine and ready for future generations.
For those sentimental touches, we offer keepsake boxes and tailored containers to safeguard items like baby clothes, uniforms, or personal mementoes that hold deep emotional value. Clients may retrieve these keepsakes at any time, knowing they’re stored with meticulous care and respect. Should you wish to expand your storage, we welcome other valuables—from family photos and records to artwork and antiques—ensuring that every treasured item has a safe and enduring place.
Anthony Ward Thomas – London’s Best Storage Providers
At Anthony Ward Thomas, hundreds of customers store with us every year. We provide the best storage and self-storage in London with our high level of customer service. You’ll always have someone you know to discuss your storage requirements, and we strive for excellence.
By renting out a storage unit with Anthony Ward Thomas, you’ll effectively be able to store an entire room’s worth of items and access your unit as much as you need to. For longer-term storage, we offer the best container storage on the market. Before you rent anything, we will discuss the various size options with you. If you need a lot of storage for your clothing, we suggest a large-sized unit. This is a good option for households that need lots of storage. We will arrange to bring a storage container to your house, pack it with an inventory list, and transport it for you.
Sometimes, it pays to keep your favourite outfits, especially when fashion trends come full circle. Don’t let the new season cramp your wardrobe space—contact us today, and we’ll find the perfect storage package for you.