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Drawing inspiration from the visionary work of Yayoi Kusama, the once whimsical polka dots now morph into bold, red plastic paillettes that consume the shirt dress, enveloping it in a mesmerizing, almost hypnotic pattern. What was once an iconic motif becomes a stark, visceral transformation—each dot an emblematic pulse of life, both tender and unsettling. By merging the sterile, utilitarian aesthetic of asylum attire with these vivid red embellishments, the garment transcends its original form, becoming both a statement of defiance and a canvas for introspection. The paillettes, like echoes of agony, speak to the tension between confinement and freedom, madness and clarity. This piece serves as both a symbol and a testament—proclaiming that it is indeed possible to reshape suffering into something transcendent, to extract beauty from chaos and chaos from beauty. It becomes a living testament to the transformative power of art, where pain is no longer something to be hidden or ignored, but a force that can be woven into something radiant. Through this garment, the agonizing experiences of the past are reimagined and restructured, turning vulnerability into strength and trauma into a form of artistic liberation. In this fusion of suffering and creation, the dress stands as both witness and declaration: agony, when confronted and embraced, has the potential to be reformed into beauty—a truth immortalized in the texture, the red dots, and the very fabric of the garment itself.
Made of the softest vintage cotton, each material is carefully selected to express a true sense of individuality and refinement.
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100% Cotton
Most of the garments are made with original vintage fabrics, accessories and materials that are consciously selected for their ruined aspect. Every defect, mark, cut or stain is placed there on purpose and is part of the design and the aesthetic of the garment.
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-Hand wash only
-Do not bleach
-It can be ironed (low temperature)
-Do not dry clean
This garment is completely handmade and hand finished and it’s made with vintage original materials, fabrics and accessories. Please take extra care in the treatment and washing process as it may be more prone to get ruined.
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Neckline circumference: 45cm
Shoulder lenght: 14cm
Shoulder width: 38cm
Armhole circumference: 50cm
Bust circumference: 102cm
Waist circumference: 106cm
Hips circumference: 110cm
Sleeve lenght: 105cm
Arm widest point circumference: 38cm
Total garment lenght: 90cm
Every garment is developed with a particular size for two main reasons:
o an aesthetic and proportional research.
o the piece of fabric chosen for the garment was only big enough to fit that particular size.
Every garment can be adjusted to better fit your measurements and body type. Please check very well the measurements we’ve provided for you and if you feel like any part of the garment may need to be adjusted please let us know and we’ll fix it for you before shipping (paid service: let us know what adjustment you need and we’ll get back to you with a quotation). Once the garment has been adjusted to your specific measurments it can no longer be returned. If anything’s off please let us know and, if possible, we’ll fix it.
Garment Measurements: if this garment doesn’t fit you at all and/or is of a completely different size than yours please feel free to contact us! We’ll be more than happy to make you a tailor made garment with a similar style and your specific measurements for the same price you see on our website.