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W5436 Skirt Long Asymmetric Crumpled Jacquard Faux Leather Effect Front Darts Adjustable Length — Black Women's Italian
Crumpled Jacquard. Asymmetric Silhouette. A Length You Control.
The W5436 is a long asymmetric skirt in crumpled jacquard with a faux leather effect — 90% polyester, 9% polyamide, 1% elastane. The same fabric as the W5435 trouser, applied to a skirt silhouette: the stropicciato (crumpled) finish creates a dimensional, organic surface that replicates the texture of worked leather, unrepeatable across each garment. Front darts (pinces) shape the volume at the hip with tailoring precision. Buttonholes at the hem and internal buttons at the waist allow the skirt length to be adjusted — a construction detail that gives the W5436 multiple silhouettes from a single garment. Back zip closure, pockets. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde.
Why This Skirt Is Different
- Crumpled Jacquard with Faux Leather Effect: The fabric is a jacquard — the pattern built into the weave structure, not printed or applied. The stropicciato (crumpled) finish creates a dimensional, organic surface that replicates the texture of worked leather. Unlike flat faux leather fabrics that read as uniform and synthetic, the crumpled jacquard surface is irregular and three-dimensional, catching light differently across each area of the skirt. The result is unrepeatable: no two W5436 skirts have exactly the same surface texture.
- Polyamide Reinforcement: At 9%, the polyamide content adds abrasion resistance and shape recovery to the complex jacquard weave — the crumpled surface is reinforced against the wear that a purely polyester jacquard would show over time. The 1% elastane allows the skirt to move with the body without distorting the crumpled surface.
- Asymmetric Hem: The hem is deliberately asymmetric — different lengths on each side, creating a silhouette that reads differently from the front, side, and back. The crumpled jacquard fabric amplifies the asymmetry: the dimensional surface catches light differently at each hem length, creating a dynamic silhouette that changes with movement.
- Adjustable Length — Buttonholes at Hem and Internal Buttons at Waist: A construction detail that allows the skirt length to be adjusted by fastening the hem buttonholes to the internal waist buttons — gathering the hem upward and changing the silhouette from long and asymmetric to shorter and more voluminous. Unlike a fixed-length skirt, the W5436 offers multiple configurations from a single garment.
- Front Darts (Pinces): Darts at the front shape the volume at the hip with tailoring precision — the crumpled jacquard fabric is folded and stitched to create three-dimensional shape, the dart lines visible as subtle creases in the faux leather surface. A tailoring detail that distinguishes the W5436 from a simple gathered or A-line skirt.
- Back Zip Closure: Concealed at the back, maintaining the clean front line of the asymmetric skirt and crumpled jacquard surface.
- Pockets: Integrated without disrupting the dart-shaped front line.
- Made in Italy: The crumpled jacquard finish, asymmetric hem construction, and adjustable length system require Italian atelier expertise. LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde, Made in Italy.
Specifications
- Style: W5436 — Long Asymmetric Skirt
- Color: Black
- Material: 90% Polyester, 9% Polyamide, 1% Elastane
- Fabric: Crumpled Jacquard — Faux Leather Effect
- Finish: Stropicciato (crumpled)
- Construction: Front darts (pinces)
- Closure: Back zip
- Hem: Asymmetric; buttonholes at hem + internal buttons at waist for length adjustment
- Pockets: Yes
- Fit: Long asymmetric — adjustable length
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: Current
- Gender: Women’s
Women’s Size Chart
| Size | Waist (cm) | Hip (cm) |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 60–64 | 86–90 |
| S | 64–68 | 90–94 |
| M | 68–72 | 94–98 |
| L | 72–78 | 98–104 |
| XL | 78–84 | 104–110 |
Model wears XS. Model measurements: height 180cm, thorax 85cm, shoulders 41cm, waist 64cm, hip 90cm.
The Moment You Put It On
The W5436 announces itself immediately — the crumpled jacquard surface catches light across its dimensional texture, the irregular stropicciato finish creating shadows and highlights that shift as the fabric moves. The asymmetric hem reads differently from every angle: longer on one side, shorter on the other, the crumpled faux leather surface catching light differently at each hem length. The front darts shape the hip with tailoring precision, the dart lines visible as subtle creases in the jacquard surface.
The length adjustment is the defining decision. With the hem buttonholes fastened to the internal waist buttons, the skirt gathers upward — the asymmetric hem becomes more voluminous and directional, the crumpled jacquard creating a more dramatic silhouette. Released, the skirt falls full and asymmetric, the faux leather surface reading as architectural and commanding. This is a skirt that offers more than one version of itself — and both versions are statements.
The Art of Crumpled Jacquard
Jacquard is a weaving technique in which the pattern is built into the weave structure itself through a complex loom mechanism that controls individual warp threads independently. The result is a fabric in which the pattern has depth and texture rather than being printed or applied to the surface. In the W5436, the jacquard weave creates a surface with the visual weight and texture of leather — the woven structure producing a dimensional, slightly raised surface that replicates the grain and texture of worked leather without the coating or treatment of standard faux leather. The stropicciato (crumpled) finish is applied after weaving: the fabric is treated to create an irregular, dimensional surface that replicates the appearance of crumpled or worked leather. The result is a surface that is unique across each garment — the crumpling is organic and unrepeatable, meaning no two W5436 skirts have exactly the same surface texture. In black, the crumpled jacquard reads as deep and complex — the dimensional surface creating shadows and highlights that shift as the fabric moves. Unlike flat faux leather fabrics that read as uniform and synthetic, the crumpled jacquard surface of the W5436 reads as worked and considered — a material that rewards close attention.
How to Wear It
- Full Length, Hem Released: Release the hem buttonholes and let the asymmetric skirt fall full — the crumpled jacquard reads as architectural and commanding, the asymmetric hem creating a silhouette that changes with movement. Pair with a fitted top or bodysuit. Evening-appropriate.
- Gathered, Hem Fastened: Fasten the hem buttonholes to the internal waist buttons — the skirt gathers upward, the asymmetric hem becoming more voluminous and directional. Pair with ankle boots for a considered, fashion-forward look.
- Leather Aesthetic: Pair with a black leather or faux leather jacket — the crumpled jacquard reads as part of the same leather language, the asymmetric hem adding drama and movement below the jacket hem.
- Contrast Texture: With a chunky knit or textured wool top — the complex, dimensional crumpled jacquard against a rough, matte surface creates a material tension that reads as intentional and editorial.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold (30°C) or dry clean — the crumpled jacquard finish requires careful handling to preserve the stropicciato surface
- Do not tumble dry — lay flat or hang to preserve the crumpled surface texture and asymmetric hem
- Do not iron — heat will flatten the crumpled finish
- Do not bleach
- Store hanging to preserve the crumpled surface and asymmetric silhouette









