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Woven from a delicate light wool that echoes the passage of time, this skirt’s fabric has been carefully chosen to evoke the patinated aura of vintage institutional interiors. The pale light blue and soft green hues whisper the quiet secrets of forgotten hospital hallways, where the air is thick with untold stories and unhealed wounds. The fabric, with its subtle wear, holds the ghosts of a bygone era, offering a tactile connection to a past that lingers in the shadows. At the back, a corseted closure draws inspiration from vintage orthopedic braces, a haunting reminder of the pain and suffering once borne, now softened by time. This design is a silent narrative of endurance, a poignant homage to the struggles that have long faded, yet whose echoes still resonate in the present. The corset, both structural and symbolic, speaks to the tension between fragility and strength, reminding us that even in our deepest suffering, there is the quiet potential for resilience and transformation.
The back string, a vintage treasure, was carefully sourced from a stack of materials once owned by an elderly seamstress who lived in the small town I call home. It is a nod to the past, a quiet tribute to the craftsmanship and history woven into every thread, and a reminder of the hands that once meticulously curated such precious remnants of a bygone era.
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70% Wool
30% 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
-Do not bleach
-It can be ironed (low temperature)
-It can be dry cleaned
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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Waist circumference: 84cm
Hips circumference: 98cm
Total garment lenght: 52cm
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.