She maintains a busy practice as a leading 'silk' in employment law.
He 'took silk' [=reached the highest barrister's rank] in 2001.
The robe has butterflies embroidered in 'silk' on the sleeves.
(..) - Or a job, period. - Man. - Is that it? Yes, baby, that's-that's it. There are women- thinner women- who have lace bras, silk thongs... things designed to excite a man. A thong would look ridiculous on me. I wear cotton briefs. My life is about working long hours... planning trips I never take... (..)2005 In Her Shoes