Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice

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Mina Pleated Dress in Ivory Virgin Wool Cashmere with Metallic Nappa Leather Bodice

A striking stand-out piece is created in the Mina dress; complete with a fitted leather bodice that contrasts against a softer pleated skirt in wool cashmere voile. A cut-out detail on the hips adds a subtle element of surprise.

Details:

  • 100% Lamb Leather Bodice
  • 65% Wool, 35% Cashmere Skirt. Dying/Weaving/Finishing in Italy.

Genuine Nappa is a chrome-tanned leather known for its distinctly smooth and supple softness. It is named after its origins in Napa Valley, California, where its tanning process was first developed in 1875. Like other full-grain leathers, its natural texture and marks show on the surface; for this reason, only better quality hides are used.

This family-owned Italian factory has been operated by 3 brothers since 1989. They produce luxury leather products and carefully select tanneries to ensure highest quality. With value for craftsmanship and community, they offer an apprentice program for workers aged 18-27; the program improves their workforce, creates economic opportunity, and preserves craft expertise.

This mill sources wool responsibly from family-owned farms in Australia. Additionally, they treat their wastewater through a biological treatment plant so they can reuse it in processing or safely return the water to the local river. They practice the following standards for human and environmental health: Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals (REACH), AZO-free Dyes

Wool is a renewable fiber; one sheep can produce 4-5 pounds of wool per year. Wool provides warmth by trapping heat, while simultaneously transporting moisture away from the body so skin stays dry and comfortable. It is naturally antimicrobial, so it resists odors and rarely needs washing. Its exceptional durability allows for long garment lifespan, and it can biodegrade when disposed into right soil conditions.

Cashmere is one of the most luxurious wools, with desirable drape, softness and wrinkle resistance. It is up to three times more insulating than regular wool, with lofty fibers that can be tightly knit into warm and lightweight fabric. Like all wool, it wicks moisture and allows skin to breathe. Cashmere is considered hypoallergenic, since it doesn’t have lanolin. While more delicate than other wool, cashmere garments will not lose their shape if properly cared for. This is due to the fiber’s natural stretch that allows garment to move with you and recover.