Robe midi sans manches en crêpe de Chine 100% soie Mulberry Magnolia en Mai. Coupe croisée fixe, col d'un seul tenant et drapés sculpturaux.
The concrete streets of the city had heated to their absolute limit.
The air, thick with dust, hung completely still, while the scorching sun chased away the last remaining clouds.
Passersby desperately sought the slightest sliver of shade cast by trees or buildings.
Any flash of the red spectrum irritated the eyes, exhausting the senses with its relentless presence.
Yet, catching sight of her in that flowing silk dress, no one could tear their eyes away.
She was like a magnolia in May.
The yellow-chartreuse backdrop of her dress evoked a sudden burst of fresh spring foliage, the blooming of maples and linden trees.
And amidst all this lush coolness floated large blossoms of pink magnolia—the kind that unfolds its petals when the cold has not yet fully retreated.
The collar of her dress, seamlessly integrated into the bodice, gracefully framed her neckline, much like the dense petals of a magnolia that only appears fragile at first glance. Meanwhile, the peripheral gathers, cascading from her shoulders to her waist, seemed to preserve that coveted May chill so desperately longed for on this sultry day.
She walked slowly down the street, as the hem of her skirt swayed with her every step, whispering a promise of a long-awaited breeze.
She, too, felt the heat, but the textured, pebbled silk crepe de chine, with its natural cooling grace, did everything to shield her from the grueling sun.
With its inherent nobility, the silk strove to cool both her skin and the surrounding gazes, carrying within its threads a heritage of craftsmanship preserved from generation to generation.
Style details:
- Flared sleeveless silhouette
- Fixed wrap bodice with continuous-cut collar extending from the front panels to the back
- Sculptural peripheral draping at the shoulders and waist sides, framing a clean-front bodice
- Two deep back darts at the waist
- Seamed waist with matching self-tie sash and knit loops
- Invisible side zipper
- Mid-calf (Midi) length
- Colors: Magnolia in May — a vibrant, nature-inspired print featuring lush pink magnolia blossoms suspended over a refreshing, yellow-chartreuse backdrop
Outer composition: 100% Mulberry Silk Crepe de Chine
Inner composition: 100% Polyester.
