Patchwork dress in varied leathers
Céline • Fall-Winter 2017
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There is more than meets the eye on this seemingly ordinary short-sleeve dress from Céline, which upon closer inspection exhibits intriguing asymmetries in its parts that build the symmetrical whole – a quality heavily informed by a clear approach of reconstruction.
Its irregularly shaped panels, particularly evident on the skirt, consist of a deliberate patchwork of various kinds of leather, all seemingly derived from older garments taken apart.
Welt pockets with vertical darts from vestiges of a jacket become parts of the skirt and the sleeve. Oddly-placed metal zippers on the hemline now serve to provide added swing to the skirt. A grommeted belt is repurposed and paired with straps on the waistband to add shape to the dress when tied.
The dress is one of two in this style (the other being in textile) to be shown on the Céline’s FW 2017 runway.
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Body 35% Calfskin, 25% Lambskin, 25% Sheepskin, 15% Buffalo
Made in Italy• Short-sleeve leather dress
• Patchwork of varied leathers
• Double-layered collar
• Loose short sleeves
• Front button placket
• Gathered back waist
• Self-tie belts on waistband
• Metal-zip godets on hemline
• Unlined
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Designer size FR36
Shoulder width 42 cm
Chest width 46 cm
Sleeve length 27.5 cm
Waist width 38 cm
Hip width 44 cm
Total length 122 cm
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Pristine
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This piece exhibits no noticeable signs of use. The original retail tags remain intact.
Patchwork dress in varied leathers
Céline • Fall-Winter 2017