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Elea Pleated Dress in Black Aloe Linen

A perfect synergy is created in the Elea dress between the sculpted, fuller sleeves, fitted waist and double buckled belt detail. Fitted with sewn-down pleats on the hips that open into a fuller sweep through to the hemline.

Details:

• 100% Linen (China). Dying/Weaving/Finishing in Italy.

Linen is a natural fiber from the flax plant, and is one of the oldest cultivated plant fibers. It has exceptional ability to keep skin cool in warm weather, due to its airflow, wicking, and crisp fibers that stand away from body. Twice as strong as cotton, it becomes softer over time, while maintaining its exceptional durability.

This textile company was founded in 1992, with a focus on innovation. In 2016, they joined the Greenpeace Detox Project, committing to eliminate harmful substances for environment and human health from their production cycle by 2020. The mill treats and reuses wastewater, and complies with the following certifications: Better Cotton Initiative (BCI), Global Organic Textile Standard (GOTS) for cotton, Ecocert Organic Content Standard (OCS) for cotton, Recycled Blended Claim Standard (RCS), Recycled Down Standard (RDS), and Zero Discharge of Hazardous Chemicals (ZDHC).

This Italian factory was founded in 2003 by three women, two of whom are sisters with impressive family lineage in fashion and garment craftsmanship. Their grandmother was a gifted talent scout who discovered Martin Margiela, among others, and their father dedicated a lifetime to the art of traditional tailoring.