A Black lace detail frames a pin-tuck finishing on silk chiffon through the upper bodice of the Althea dress: In contrast a sustainable blend of recycled cotton and linen providing the illusion of denim finishes this perfect style through the pin-tucked skirt. Finished with spagetti straps and herringbone trim.

Details:

• 62% Recycled Cotton (USA), 38% Linen (France)
• Dying/weaving/finishing in Japan

This mill was founded in the 1950s, when it produced cotton fabrics for clothing and industrial use. They began making denim in 1960, switching fully to rope-dyed denim production in the 1970s. They are one of few mills today that still produce rope-dyed denim, which is valued by denim aficionados because of the authentic process and way the fabric develops a coveted fade that isn’t possible in mass-produced jeans.

This Italian factory was founded in 2003 by three women, two of whom are sisters with impressive family lineage in fashion and garment craftsmanship. Their grandmother was a gifted talent scout who discovered Martin Margiela, among others, and their father dedicated a lifetime to the art of traditional tailoring.

Blended fibers take on properties of the joining counterparts to achieve uniquely desirable characteristics.

Linen is a natural fiber from the flax plant, and is one of the oldest cultivated plant fibers. It has exceptional ability to keep skin cool in warm weather, due to its airflow, wicking, and crisp fibers that stand away from body. Twice as strong as cotton, it becomes softer over time, while maintaining its exceptional durability.

Cotton is a natural plant fiber that is favored for its softness, breathability and comfort. It grows in warm climates on 6 continents. High quality cotton is easy to care for, due to its ability to withstand washing, detergents and heat.