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'colorful double-agent' antique cotton and suede dress/vest
Well, there you have it - this highly artful creation can be what you want to be: throw it on as a standalone dress when you want to turn heads, or leave it open over jeans and a tank to flex your layering skills - don't worry, heads will turn as well! However, this 'split personality' depends on your preferences. Right now it is fixed to be just a minidress of a smaller size as shown (great with Western boots or high-heel knee-high boots for the fall, under long jackets or cardigans, and over long-sleeve tops), but upon request can be either fixed as a larger size minidress (see the actual measurement and the possible max measurements under 'fit') or as a vest with 3-button down option to make it a dress of the size that works for you when you want to wear it that way. All of that is done free of charge and is not a final sale like a custom item. The dress has been hand-distressed and hand-painted in gorgeous colors of copper patina green, wine and rust, it has lots of texture, in the antique cotton fabric on the bottom and hand-created by the artist on top over European linen. The reset of the piece is made out of super soft hand-painted suede. Look at the pocket, too - made out of matching pattern silk with cotton overlay, it is a perfect addition for the look. A gorgeous piece you will be happy to own. Product code: A8521
$1,480
Fitted through the waist, hand-distressed, hand-painted, hand-textured, mixed fabrics.
Note: Each piece is available only in the size mentioned, but modifications to change the fit are always possible (longer, shorter, smaller, roomier, etc.), often with just button repositioning and often at no extra charge, so please ask.
Each piece is designed, constructed, hand-painted, distressed and embellished entirely by the artist, from start to finish.
There are always matching pieces and accessories. They just may not be listed yet, so please inquire if you cannot find something to complete the outfit.
Size: small to medium as possible, shown as x-small/small, please read the description. Measurements: possible maximum measurements for the dress are 38" chest, 34" waist, 44" hip, a bit more if you wear it as an open vest; as shown measurements are 36" chest, 32" waist, 37" hips, 33" long.
The size, in most cases, can be adjusted to your needs (smaller, more fitted, looser, larger, shorter, longer, etc.) usually at no extra charge at time of purchase - please contact us to discuss.
Suede, cotton, silk, linen.
Green, wine, burgundy, rust, blue
Very brief cold water hand wash, a few drops of mild detergent, always separately, spin in washer and dry on medium, or air dry and finish in dryer to soften. Also can be dry cleaned by mild methods, or dry cleaned in dryer at home with a store-bought kit. Do not use stain removers, spot treaters or bleach pens. Contact us for any advice, if needed.
All garments arrive to you freshly cleaned, unlike regular store-bought items, and are ready to wear.
Dry-cleaning is ok on most items but only if gentle methods are used and the cleaners are familiar with cleaning hand-painted delicate fabrics.
To freshen up any item that doesn’t need deep cleaning simply mist it with a water spray and put in the dryer on medium heat for about 15 min.
All garments can be hand washed. Wash each item separately, cold water only, minimal amount of detergent, and as briefly as possible, no soaking. The wash can be followed by a spin in the washer and dried on medium heat until dry. Knits should be hung-dried and when dry, finished in the dryer for a few minutes to soften.
Hand-pressing may be necessary after the wash and dry to straighten out the seams and edges which tend to pucker or curl on natural fabrics.
Some hand-dyed items may leak a bit of color during the washing, that is normal and will not affect the item. Using liquid softener during the wash will minimize any color leaking.
For more tips and details please refer to the cleaning instructions card included with your package.
