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W5477 Dress - Black Sheath Punto Milano Stretch Front Slit Removable Chain Belt Women's Italian
The Sheath, Reconsidered.
The W5477 takes the most classic of dress silhouettes — the sheath — and strips it back to its essentials, then adds two details that change everything. A front slit that opens the hem and adds movement. A removable, adjustable waist chain that defines the silhouette when worn and disappears when removed. In stretch punto milano — a double-knit fabric with structure, recovery, and a natural sheen from the viscose content. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.
Why This Dress Is Different
- Stretch Punto Milano Construction: 64% viscose, 31% polyamide, 5% elastane — a double-knit fabric that is denser and more structured than standard jersey. It holds its shape against the body without clinging, moves with the body without stretching out, and has a natural sheen from the viscose content that reads as elevated without being formal.
- Front Slit: A deliberate opening at the front hem that adds movement and reveals the leg as you walk — a contrast to the clean, structured body of the sheath above. Unlike standard sheath dresses where the slit is a concession to movement, here it is a design decision.
- Removable and Adjustable Waist Chain: A metal chain worn at the waist that can be adjusted in length and removed entirely. Worn, it defines the waist and adds a material contrast — metal against knit. Removed, the sheath returns to its clean, uninterrupted silhouette.
- Sheath Silhouette: A fitted, body-following cut that is the opposite of the oversized silhouettes elsewhere in the collection — the W5477 is precise, close, and deliberate.
- Made in Italy: Construction and finishing completed in Italy under LA HAINE INSIDE US's atelier standards.
Specifications
- Style: Sheath dress with front slit and removable waist chain
- Color: Black
- Material: 64% Viscose, 31% Polyamide, 5% Elastane — stretch punto milano
- Features: Front slit, removable and adjustable waist chain
- Fit: Fitted / Women's
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: AW / SS — year-round evening
Women's Size Chart
| 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 |
| XXL | 106–112 | 88–94 | 114–120 |
Note: Model wears XS. Height 180cm, bust 85cm, waist 64cm, hip 90cm. Fitted silhouette — true to size. The stretch punto milano has natural recovery; size up if between sizes.
The Moment You Put It On
The punto milano follows the body without clinging. It has enough structure to hold its shape, enough stretch to move without restriction. The front slit opens as you walk — a flash of leg against the clean black column above. The chain at the waist catches the light: metal against knit, hard against soft, a single detail that changes the register of the entire dress.
Remove the chain and the W5477 becomes something else entirely — quieter, more severe, more architectural. The same dress, two completely different intentions.
The Art of Punto Milano
Punto milano is a double-knit fabric — constructed on two needle beds simultaneously, creating a fabric that is denser, more stable, and more structured than standard single-knit jersey. The double construction means the fabric has two finished faces, holds its shape without rolling at the edges, and recovers after wear without distorting. In the W5477, the blend (64% viscose, 31% polyamide, 5% elastane) adds natural sheen from the viscose, durability from the polyamide, and recovery from the elastane. Unlike standard jersey sheaths that cling and stretch out over time, the punto milano in the W5477 maintains its precision with every wear.
How to Wear It
- With Chain, Evening: Wear the waist chain adjusted to sit at the natural waist — the metal against the punto milano creates a material contrast that elevates the sheath into evening territory.
- Without Chain, Minimal: Remove the chain for a clean, uninterrupted sheath silhouette — the front slit does the work. Wear with pointed-toe heels or flat mules.
- Layered: Wear under a long structured coat or oversized blazer — the sheath silhouette reads as a base layer, the chain visible at the waist below the coat hem.
- Day to Evening: The punto milano and clean silhouette make this a natural transition dress — wear without the chain during the day, add it for evening.
Care Instructions
- Machine wash cold, delicate cycle
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat or hang to dry to preserve the punto milano structure
- Do not bleach
- Iron on low heat on the reverse if needed — the viscose content responds well to light steaming
- Store the chain separately to prevent snagging the knit
The sheath, without compromise. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Stretch Punto Milano. Italian Craftsmanship.
