East, reimagined for now.
This ankle-length maxi dress draws from the deep well of Chinese textile tradition — the frog button, the tonal jacquard, the flowing silhouette — and reframes them in a language that is entirely contemporary. The result is a dress that feels rooted and modern at the same time, effortlessly wearable for everyday life while carrying the quiet confidence of considered cultural design.
The V-neckline opens with a clean, relaxed line, anchored at the centre by a traditional Chinese frog button — a hand-knotted fabric closure that is one of the most recognisable details in Chinese dress-making. Here it is used with restraint: a single knot button at the neckline that signals the design's cultural reference without overstating it.
The side drawstring ruching is the dress's defining structural detail. A slim cord threads through the side seam and, when drawn, gathers the fabric into a deep, asymmetric cascade of ruched folds at the waist and hip — creating a natural, organic waist definition that is different every time it is tied. The cord ends in a tassel trim that hangs at the side, adding a final decorative flourish with a distinctly Chinese craft quality. Loosen the drawstring and the dress returns to its full, relaxed silhouette.
The lantern sleeves are wide and voluminous through the arm, gathered at the wrist by an elasticated cuff that creates the characteristic puffed, rounded shape. The sleeve has a generous, romantic quality that balances the clean lines of the neckline and the structured ruching at the waist.
The dress comes as a single set:
Key Features:
- Chinese frog knot button — traditional hand-knotted closure at V-neckline
- Side drawstring ruching — asymmetric gathered folds for natural waist definition
- Tassel trim — decorative Chinese craft detail at drawstring end
- Lantern sleeves — wide puff sleeves with elasticated cuffs
- Ankle-length maxi silhouette — relaxed, flowing, and fully modest
⚠️ Important Care Instructions — Please Read Before Purchase
This dress is crafted from a naturally dyed fabric that requires special care to maintain its colour and shape.
Shrinkage:
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This fabric will shrink after washing — this is a normal characteristic of the material
- Depending on washing method, length may reduce by 5–10 cm. For a relaxed, oversized fit, we recommend sizing up.
- Please refer to the size guide and select accordingly, accounting for your personal washing habits
Colour:
- Deeper colourways may release excess dye during the first wash — this is completely normal
- First wash: Use cool water only. Add a small amount of salt to help set the colour. Do not use hot water or detergent on the first wash
- After the first wash, colour will stabilise and fading will not recur
Washing Rules:
- ✅ Hand wash in cool water — recommended
- ✅ Add salt to first wash to fix colour
- ❌ No machine washing (if unavoidable, use a laundry bag on gentle cycle)
- ❌ No hot water
- ❌ No soaking — risk of cross-colour bleeding
- ❌ No detergent on first wash
PLEASE KINDLY REFER TO THE SIZE CHART CAREFULLY BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
Size Guide
1. The measurements are for the Dress itself, NOT BODY MEASUREMENTS.
2. Please strictly follow the size chart to select the size — DO NOT choose directly by your habits.
3. Please allow 1–3cm difference in the actual item
