Why it's worth it
The print and the pleating were designed together — one can't exist without the other.
The Edit
Wave-pleated across every inch, this handmade midi dress folds color directly into its texture — the electric blue, black, and deep red abstract print shifts with the pleats rather than sitting flat on them. The boxy drop-shoulder cut is unisex in proportion, with a raw open neckline, short sleeves with no seam definition, and a side slit at the hem. The front falls slightly above the back hem, a small asymmetry that keeps the silhouette moving.
Insider Tip
Size up if you plan to layer it over wide-leg trousers — the wave pleat releases enough to move without pulling.
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