Within this dress unfolds the tale of muses caught within an eternal narrative, condemned to be blank canvases, perpetually adorned by the desires and dreams of those around them. The dress speaks to duality: the celebration of womanhood and its confinement within imposed ideals. One side blooms with life, hand-embroidered with motifs inspired by Botticelli’s Birth of Venus, and other classical depictions of Venus. Here, the garment exudes warmth, fertility, and reverence, a homage to ancient sculptures of fertility goddesses that once celebrated the divine feminine. This seamlessly transitions into a hand-embroidered garter belt, symbolizing restraint, and the tension of imposed boundaries.
The theme of binding carries into the dress’s second half, where delicate chiffon is gathered into voluminous, ethereal folds. Over this, airy fabric, pearl-encrusted belts, crafted with meticulous embroidery, add contrast, marrying lightness with weight, freedom with control. manōména visually depicts the idea of being trapped within the narrative of purity, and fate. The neckline is minimal: a simple round cut complemented by a back closure. Adjustable belted straps offer versatility, allowing the wearer to reimagine the fit to suit their unique vision. Our clothes are meant to transform along with the wearer, moulding to their bodies, style and occasion of use, and adjustable entirely.
Colourway: Eggshell, teal blue, and accents in shades of pinks and beiges
Fit: Adjustable according to requirement. Can be tightened with belt placement/loosened with belts made into a criss-cross pattern as seen in picture. Hem ends at floor.
Fabric Composition: Side 1: 100% Viscose Chiffon; Side 2 and Belts: Bemberg Satin; Inner: 100% Modal Satin
dry clean only
