Luxury Pyjamas

There is a moment when you put on a truly good pair of silk pyjamas for the first time and understand immediately why they cost what they cost. It's not just the weight of the fabric or the way it moves — it's the cut, the way the seams sit, the fact that nothing pulls or twists through the night. A well-made pair of silk pyjamas is temperature-regulating in a way that synthetic fibres simply aren't: warm in winter, cool in summer, breathable enough that you sleep properly rather than just unconsciously. Silk is also a naturally smooth fibre, which means it doesn't tangle around you as you turn in the night — a small thing that makes a significant difference. At Caroline Randell, our luxury nightwear edit starts from the understanding that what you sleep in matters, and that the right pyjamas are an investment in sleep you'll notice every night.

Our silk pyjama edit begins with Karen Mabon — a brand we feel strongly about, and one where we hold a number of prints created exclusively for us that aren't available anywhere else. Karen Mabon's silk pyjamas are beautifully made, with considered cuts and the kind of print work that people genuinely stop and look at. They wear beautifully during the day too — the shirt is elegant enough to take beyond the bedroom — and they have become one of our most popular gift suggestions for Christmas. A silk Karen Mabon pyjama set is the gift a partner, mother, or mother-in-law would never quite buy herself: special enough to feel genuinely considered, beautiful enough to be kept and worn for years. We also stock silk pyjamas from Aubade — the French house that makes some of our favourite lingerie — whose pyjama sets bring the same precision tailoring and beautiful fabric to nightwear. We occasionally also stock silk pyjamas from Marjolaine when particular pieces come through that meet our standard. For those who prefer the cami-and-shorts aesthetic over a full pyjama set, Luna Di Seta's silk cami and short set has been a staple in our collection since we opened: simple, precise, and beautifully cut, with a cami top that works just as well worn as daywear.

Not everyone wants silk, and we have two excellent alternatives worth knowing about. Karen Mabon also produces cotton pyjamas in the same distinctive prints — these are a perennial favourite, particularly as Christmas gifts, and hold up beautifully wash after wash. And then there is Stripe & Stare, which has built a devoted following for its Modal pyjamas. Modal is a fabric made from beechwood pulp, which gives it natural breathability and a silky-soft handle with a gentle stretch — it moves with you, doesn't crease, needs no ironing, and can be machine washed with complete confidence. I've had mine for years, and they look and feel as good now as they did when I bought them. If the care requirements of silk feel like a commitment you're not ready for, or if you want something you can simply throw in the machine, Stripe & Stare Modal pyjamas are an exceptionally good answer.

On care: silk pyjamas can be gently machine washed on a delicate cycle at a low temperature, but we always recommend checking the care label first and treating the fabric carefully. We stock Soak Wash for exactly this — it's a no-rinse, gentle wash that's ideal for silk and other delicate fabrics, and it's something we recommend to everyone who buys a silk piece from us. Taking care of silk well means it lasts for years. These are not impulse purchases. They're the kind of thing you reach for on a Sunday morning, on the first night of a holiday, on every quiet evening that deserves something better than an old cotton T-shirt. If you'd like help finding the right style and size, our WhatsApp service is always available — or come and see us in the boutique at 6 Church Road, Wimbledon Village.