Italian textured 'bamboo' stretch matelasse' - warm taupe

From Italy, this is an eye-catching stretch matelasse' brocade with a beautiful textured surface pattern that resembles reeds of bamboo. The colors are warm taupe, silver metallic and elephant gray (PANTONE 17-1506, 18-0306, etc.) and it has a mix of matte and sparkle, with little puckers in the texture that open up when stretched. It has about 15% widthwise stretch with perfect recovery, and is a medium weight suiting with body in the drape. Simultaneously edgy and sophisticated, and perfect for a tailored jacket, pencil skirt, evening topper coat, suit, etc. Dry cleaning recommended.