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Rooted in an exploration of vintage nurse uniforms and their patterns, the Red Nursing Dress emerges as a contemporary reinterpretation of those historical garments, blending nostalgia with timeless allure. The dress features a dramatic open back, adorned with a series of red plastic buttons that not only serve a functional purpose but also symbolize the blend between patient and doctor; a visual and conceptual paradox. As we don this piece, we are encouraged to embrace the complexities of our own stories, celebrating the elegance that can arise from the fusion of tradition and innovation. Are we ready to wear our history with pride and redefine what it means to be part of this ongoing narrative?
The dress, crafted from a vintage wool fabric, is a striking piece that effortlessly blends elegance with a haunting sense of intimacy. Its rich, deep hue contrasts sharply with the soft, tactile warmth of the wool—a fabric that evokes a sense of history, a bygone era when things were made to last. What truly makes this dress stand out is the back opening, a feature both daring and poetic. It stretches the length of the back, leaving you exposed yet adorned in something both beautiful and vulnerable. Completely opening at the back, the dress forces you to share a moment with someone else—a delicate ritual that requires the presence of another. The white plastic buttons, clean and stark, gleam in their simplicity. To close the dress, someone must carefully button each one, creating an intimate connection between the wearer and the one helping. The act of closing the dress becomes an experience that goes beyond fabric and buttons. It becomes an unspoken exchange, a subtle dance of trust, vulnerability, and closeness. There is something profoundly intimate in the sharing of a moment, in allowing someone to complete the act of dressing you. It is a quiet yet potent reminder of the connection that exists in moments of care, where touch, attention and presence matter more than the dress itself.
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100% Wool
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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-Dry clean only
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: 41cm
Shoulder lenght: 12cm
Shoulder width: 37cm
Armhole circumference: 46cm
Bust circumference: 84cm
Waist circumference: 78cm
Hips circumference: 90cm
Total garment lenght: 85cm
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.