Archetypes belted cotton midi dress
ALAÏA's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,930, quality lands at 70/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ALAÏA
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 70/100
This Alaïa midi dress, crafted from crisp, mid-weight cotton, offers a good balance of tension and fluidity. While the fabric choice suggests everyday wearability, the description lacks specific details on seam construction or hardware quality, which are key to long-term durability.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This dress, made from crisp, non-stretchy cotton, offers a slightly loose fit that can be cinched at the waist with a belt, balancing tension and fluidity. While the fabric is mid-weight and non-stretchy, the design allows for a beautiful flare in the gathered skirt, suggesting ease of movement.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This dress features 100% cotton, a natural fiber, but also includes 100% calf leather trim without any traceability or welfare information, which negatively impacts its sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Sleeve | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR 36 | 80 cm | 66 cm | 64 cm | 126 cm |
| FR 38 | ||||
| FR 34 | ||||
| FR 40 | ||||
| FR 42 | ||||
| FR 44 | ||||
| FR 46 | ||||
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Cinched with a croc-effect leather belt, Alaïa’s black dress balances tension and fluidity. It’s made from crisp cotton with a plunging V-neck and has a gathered skirt that flares beautifully. Balance the look with slick knee-high boots.
Editors’ Notes: Cinched with a croc-effect leather belt, Alaïa’s black dress balances tension and fluidity. It’s made from crisp cotton with a plunging V-neck and has a gathered skirt that flares beautifully. Balance the look with slick knee-high boots.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Designed for a slightly loose fit, use the belt to cinch in at the waist Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 177cm/ 5'10" and is wearing a FR 34 View size guide
Details & Care: Black cotton and patent-leather Buckle fastening at front 100% cotton; trim: 100% leather (Calf)
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