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Patrizia Dress
Cult Gaia - $558
This midi dress utilizes a structural plissé weave to create an architectural, tiered effect that wraps around the torso in opposing diagonal directions. The interior boned bodice provides a rigid, sculpted foundation, allowing the metallic-finish polyester to hold its sharp, fan-like pleats against the body. It channels a mid-century resort aesthetic, using precise geometry to transform a simple halter silhouette into a piece of wearable art.
Safety Rating: Lowest
Analysis: The garment is constructed entirely from polyester, a petroleum-based synthetic fiber with low breathability that can trap heat and moisture against the skin. The reliance on dry-clean-only care and the presence of a metallic finish suggest additional chemical coatings that further reduce the biocompatibility of the fabric.
Retailer Notes
Fabric: Lightweight, low-stretch plisse weave Metallic finish Interior boned bodice with elastic band Halter tie straps Midi length Halter neck Sleeveless Hook-and-eye and hidden zip at side Shell: 100% polyester Mesh lining Lining: 100% polyester Dry clean Imported, China