Earth-Toned Satin. Open Texture. Sculptural Volume.
The W5408 women’s oversized satin dress by LA HAINE INSIDE US pairs a softly reflective mud finish with a removable open-knit crop top. Front and back drawstrings gather the fabric into rounded folds, while long knit sleeves frame the shoulders. Worn together or separately, the layers offer two distinct expressions of Italian avant-garde design.
Why This Dress Is Different
- Cold-dyed mud: The earthy grey-brown shade has a mottled, washed appearance rather than a flat block of colour.
- Viscose satin: The listed 100% viscose main fabric brings a smooth surface and softly reflective folds.
- Removable knit crop top: The included separate layer adds open texture over the satin.
- Long sleeves: The overlay extends the silhouette without hiding the central gathering.
- Front drawstring: A central channel and long ties shape the satin into vertical ruching.
- Back drawstring: Rear gathering gives another way to adjust the draped outline.
- Adjustable straps: Narrow straps support the slip-style dress when the overlay is removed.
- V neckline: A clean, angled opening contrasts with the knit’s broad neckline.
- Oversized cocoon shape: Unlike standard straight slip dresses, the W5408 carries rounded volume through the sides.
- Shaped hem: Curved lower edges continue the draped construction.
Specifications
- Style: W5408 oversized satin dress with removable knit crop top
- Colour: Mud, also named FANGO in the product options
- Listed primary composition: 100% viscose satin
- Listed secondary composition: 100% cotton; component allocation requires label confirmation, so a cotton lining is not assumed
- Finish: Cold-dyed
- Details: Front and back drawstrings with long ties, adjustable narrow straps, V neckline and shaped hem
- Included layer: Removable open-knit crop top with long sleeves
- Fit: Oversized, rounded and draped
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde design
- Gender and sizes: Women’s, XS–XL
Women’s Size Chart
The existing listing’s guide is retained for the offered XS–XL sizes. These ranges have not been verified as W5408 garment measurements; contact TEPHRA for measurements and fit advice. Oversized styling alone is not a reason to size down.
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80–84 | 62–66 | 88–92 |
| S | 84–88 | 66–70 | 92–96 |
| M | 88–94 | 70–76 | 96–102 |
| L | 94–100 | 76–82 | 102–108 |
| XL | 100–106 | 82–88 | 108–114 |
Supplier model reference from the existing listing: size XS; height 180 cm, bust 85 cm, waist 64 cm and hips 90 cm. This does not describe the generated editorial model.
The Moment You Put It On
Begin with the satin alone and the line is quiet: narrow straps, a softly open neckline and mud-toned folds that catch light as you turn. The central ties create a visible gathering point within the generous volume.
Add the open-knit crop top and the outfit changes character. Long sleeves and a broad neckline bring a graphic texture to the shoulders, while the satin remains visible below. The contrast is in the surfaces, not in added decoration.
The Art of Cold-Dyed Viscose Satin
Satin describes the fabric construction; viscose identifies the listed main fibre. The washed mud finish adds tonal variation across the smooth surface, making the gathers and folds visible. Viscose is a regenerated cellulose fibre, but no product-specific environmental certification, energy-saving claim or crease-recovery performance has been verified.
The Art of Open-Knit Layering
The removable crop top is worn over the dress in supplier photographs. Its open structure contrasts with the satin and leaves the front drawstring visible beneath the curved cropped edge. Removing it reveals the narrow straps and V neckline without changing the dress itself.
How to Wear It
- Layered evening: Wear the crop top over the gathered dress with black lace-up boots.
- Minimal satin: Remove the overlay and pair the slip-style dress with dark sandals or boots.
- Sculptural drape: Adjust the front and rear drawstrings to explore different degrees of gathering.
- Travel outfit: Wear the knit layer with the dress, then style it over a simple tank and trousers for a second look; no wrinkle-resistance is implied.
Care Instructions
Follow the sewn-in labels for the dress and removable knit separately. The earlier listing recommends cold hand washing, no machine washing, bleach or tumble drying, and low reverse-side ironing or steaming; these instructions have not been manufacturer-verified. Confirm permitted cleaning and heat settings before care, avoid snagging the knit, and protect the satin from rough contact.
A muted palette with a distinctive play of sheen, texture and volume. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Cold-dyed viscose satin. Drawstring draping and open-knit layering.
