Illuminate gathered stretch-jersey maxi dress
ZIMMERMANN's dresses release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $1,600, quality lands at 60/100, comfort at 90/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · ZIMMERMANN
- Category · Dresses
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Quality Analysis 60/100
This Zimmermann maxi dress, crafted from a mid-weight stretch-jersey blend of 90% viscose and 10% elastane, offers a comfortable fit. However, the "Dry clean" care instruction, without further justification, suggests a potential vulnerability that could impact its long-term wear.
Comfort Assessment 90/100
This maxi dress offers excellent comfort due to its stretch-jersey fabric, which includes 10% elastane for flexibility. The design is slightly fitted at the bust and waist but loose at the hip, ensuring ease of movement, further enhanced by two generous front splits.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This dress is made from 90% viscose, a semi-synthetic fiber derived from wood pulp, and 10% elastane, a synthetic. While viscose can be more sustainable than some synthetics, the text doesn't specify if it's from responsibly managed forests or if the production process is eco-friendly.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
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| 3 | 74 cm | 137 cm |
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Garment details
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Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'Illuminate' maxi dress has an intricately gathered design and a fitted, curved waistband that beautifully highlights your frame. It's made from stretch-jersey and has two generous front splits to reveal a hint of skin with each step. Accessorize with sandals and gold jewelry.
Editors’ Notes: Zimmermann's 'Illuminate' maxi dress has an intricately gathered design and a fitted, curved waistband that beautifully highlights your frame. It's made from stretch-jersey and has two generous front splits to reveal a hint of skin with each step. Accessorize with sandals and gold jewelry.
Size & Fit: 0 = UK 8/ US 4/ FR 36 1 = UK 10/ US 6/ FR 38 2 = UK 12/ US 8/ FR 40 3 = UK 14/ US 10/ FR 42 4 = UK 16/ US 12/ FR 44 Fits true to size, however those who are between sizes should take the larger size Designed to be slightly fitted at the bust and waist, loose at the hip Mid-weight, slightly stretchy fabric Model is 175cm/ 5'9" and is wearing the designer's size 1 View size guide
Details & Care: Chocolate stretch-jersey Zip fastening along back 90% viscose, 10% elastane; trim: 100% polyester Dry clean
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