It all began in 2003, when the brand's founder Fiona Stewart was prescribed strong acne medication, which led to some quite strong side effects including extremely sensitive skin and thinning hair. Fiona's dermatologist at the time actually suggested she sleep on a silken pillowcase, which he believed wouldn't irritate her skin or cause her hair to become further damaged. Fiona however wasn't able to find one, so instead she bought some silk and wrapped it around her pillowcase herself. The results were so dramatic that friends and family were clamouring to get in on her secret, and local shops came knocking on her door. Together with her husband, Fiona launched Slip in Australia
