Inspired by the Greek classic dress of the same name, óasi’s take on the chiton features silk embroidery, inspired by the textures within Botticelli’s birth of Venus, be it that of the trees, the illustration of the wind or the hair of Venus. The base patterns are complemented by an array of hand-embroidered pearls and french knots that emphasise and articulate the flow of each fluid strand.
The skirt takes from the waves that wash over the clamshell in the Birth of Venus, which translates into the skirt through a fold-over panel on which the embroidery is done, almost to look like a wave of textures washing upon the skirt. The asymmetric cut of the fold-over is carried on towards the hem of the skirt, which turns into a handkerchief silhouette, drawing attention to the wearer’s legs and elongating the body.
Worn in the Roseate Palette with the with the Rakas Shirt, the Kheo Top.
Worn in the Oceanus Palette with the Moontes Top, the Rakas Shirt.
Colourway: Muted berry with shades of teal, cerulean, beige and eggshell.
Fit: Mid-Rise. Tapered. Ankle-Length.
Fabric Composition:
Skirt: Linen Blend
Lining: Modal Satin
dry clean only
