Button-embellished pleated grain de poudre wool mini skirt
BALMAIN's skirts release enters Vinchy's AI lab for a closer look at fabrication, fit, and care notes.
Tagged at $2,190, quality lands at 80/100, comfort at 60/100, and sustainability at 60/100 for discerning shoppers.
- Brand · BALMAIN
- Category · Skirts
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Quality Analysis 80/100
This Balmain skirt, crafted from mid-weight grain de poudre wool, offers a good foundation for durability. While the "dry clean only" care might suggest a need for careful handling, the luxurious 100% wool fabric and Balmain's reputation for high-end fashion imply a garment designed to last with proper care.
Comfort Assessment 60/100
This Balmain skirt, while elegant, is described as "mid-weight" and "non-stretchy," suggesting a potentially restrictive feel. The 100% wool fabric, though partially lined, may not offer the softest next-to-skin comfort.
Sustainability Impact 60/100
This Balmain skirt is crafted from 100% wool, a natural fiber, but the text doesn't provide any information on its traceability or animal welfare, which would be key for a higher sustainability score.
Measurement breakdown
Measurements across available sizes.
| Size | Waist | Length |
|---|---|---|
| FR 46 | 88 cm | 49 cm |
| FR 34 | ||
| FR 40 | ||
| FR 36 | ||
| FR 42 | ||
| FR 38 | ||
| FR 44 | ||
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Editors’ Notes: Evoking the elegance of bygone Parisian couture, Balmain's skirt delivers pure drama with its sculptural shape and opulent detailing. Tailored from grain de poudre wool, it's softly pleated for volume and has the signature lion-embossed buttons decorating the smooth center panel.
Editors’ Notes: Evoking the elegance of bygone Parisian couture, Balmain's skirt delivers pure drama with its sculptural shape and opulent detailing. Tailored from grain de poudre wool, it's softly pleated for volume and has the signature lion-embossed buttons decorating the smooth center panel.
Size & Fit: Fits true to size, take your normal size Mini-length, designed to be worn at the waist Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric Model is 180cm/ 5'11" and is wearing a FR 36 Model measurements: Bust: 80cm/ 31.5" Waist: 65cm/ 25.5" Hip: 89cm/ 35" View size guide
Details & Care: Black grain de poudre wool Zip fastening along back 100% wool; lining: 52% viscose, 48% cotton Partially lined Dry clean
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