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.
(..) Karen was home with the kids. She never asked questions. The furniture is all Maurice Valencia. Looks like Roma. This is all silk. This is from Siam. Come see my bedroom. - Tommy, will you take him? - I will eat this fucking dog tonight. Love that crystal ball or what? (..)1990 Goodfellas
(..) What are you talking about? You mean the restaurant? It is a classy place. You've been in here a million times. Tommy taking over this joint is like putting a silk hat on a pig. I don't mean any disrespect, but that is the way it is. I'm begging you. What can I say? What am I going to do? (..)1990 Goodfellas