W5418 Skirt Asymmetric Stretch Faux Leather Ruffles Front Slit — Black Women's Italian

Faux Leather That Moves. Ruffles That Command.

The W5418 is an asymmetric skirt in stretch faux leather — 50% polyester, 50% polyurethane — with ruffles (volant) that introduce movement and drama into a material that standard faux leather cannot achieve. Where rigid faux leather reads as structured and static, the stretch construction of the W5418 allows the fabric to move with the body, the ruffles catching and releasing as the wearer moves. A front slit adds further movement at the hem. Asymmetric silhouette, back zip closure. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde.

Why This Skirt Is Different

• Stretch Faux Leather (Ecopelle): 50% polyester, 50% polyurethane — the polyurethane coating creates the faux leather surface; the polyester base provides stretch and recovery. Unlike rigid faux leather that restricts movement and creases at the hip and knee, the stretch construction of the W5418 moves with the body, the faux leather surface flexing and recovering without distortion.
• Ruffles (Volant) on Faux Leather: Ruffles on a faux leather skirt is a construction choice that most designers avoid — standard faux leather is too rigid to ruffle effectively, the fabric bunching rather than flowing. The stretch construction of the W5418 allows the ruffles to fall and move as intended: the volant catches air and movement, creating a dynamic, fluid quality that contradicts the material’s usual associations with structure and rigidity.
• Asymmetric Silhouette: The skirt is deliberately asymmetric — different lengths on each side, the ruffles reading differently at each hem length. The asymmetry creates a silhouette that changes with movement: the ruffles on the longer side fall and catch differently from those on the shorter side, creating a dynamic visual rhythm.
• Front Slit: A slit at the front hem introduces additional movement and reveals the leg — the stretch faux leather catching light at the slit edge as the wearer moves. The front slit also allows freedom of movement that a closed faux leather hem would restrict.
• Back Zip Closure: Concealed at the back, maintaining the clean front line of the asymmetric skirt and stretch faux leather surface.
• Drama Without Weight: The stretch faux leather and ruffle construction creates a visually dramatic skirt that is lighter and more comfortable to wear than its appearance suggests — unlike genuine leather or rigid faux leather, the stretch ecopelle moves and breathes with the body.
• Made in Italy: The ruffle construction on stretch faux leather requires Italian atelier expertise — the volant must be cut and attached to allow movement without distorting the stretch surface. LA HAINE INSIDE US, Italian avant-garde, Made in Italy.

Specifications

• Style: W5418 — Asymmetric Skirt with Ruffles
• Color: Black
• Material: 50% Polyester, 50% Polyurethane
• Fabric: Stretch Faux Leather (Ecopelle)
• Details: Ruffles (volant), front slit
• Closure: Back zip
• Fit: Asymmetric silhouette
• Origin: Made in Italy
• Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
• Season: Current
• Gender: Women’s

Women’s Size Chart

Model wears XS. Model measurements: height 180cm, thorax 85cm, shoulders 41cm, waist 64cm, hip 90cm.

The Moment You Put It On

The W5418 is immediately different from any other faux leather skirt — the stretch construction means it moves with the body from the first step, the ruffles catching and releasing as the fabric flexes. The asymmetric silhouette reads differently from every angle: the ruffles on the longer side fall and catch differently from those on the shorter side, creating a visual rhythm that changes with movement. The front slit adds a further point of movement at the hem, the stretch faux leather catching light at the slit edge as the wearer walks.

In black, the stretch faux leather reads as deep and slightly lustrous — the polyurethane surface catching light across the ruffle folds and asymmetric hem. This is a skirt that reads as dramatic and commanding from across the room, and as technically considered on close inspection. The ruffles on faux leather is a construction choice that most designers avoid — LA HAINE INSIDE US made it work through stretch construction and Italian atelier expertise.

The Art of Stretch Faux Leather with Ruffles

Standard faux leather — a polyurethane coating applied to a woven or knitted base — is typically rigid: the coating restricts the stretch of the base fabric, producing a material that holds its shape but restricts movement. Stretch faux leather achieves the visual quality of the polyurethane surface while allowing the base fabric to stretch and recover — the coating is applied in a way that flexes with the base rather than restricting it. In the W5418, the 50% polyester base provides the stretch and recovery; the 50% polyurethane provides the faux leather surface. The result is a fabric that moves with the body, the faux leather surface flexing and recovering without creasing or distorting at the hip, knee, or hem. Ruffles (volant) on this stretch faux leather are a construction challenge: the ruffle must be cut and attached to allow movement without distorting the stretch surface or creating bulk at the attachment point. The Italian atelier construction of the W5418 achieves this — the ruffles fall and move as intended, the stretch faux leather surface catching light across the ruffle folds as the fabric moves. Unlike rigid faux leather ruffles that bunch and crease, the W5418 ruffles flow and catch air, creating a dynamic quality that contradicts the material’s usual associations with structure and rigidity.

How to Wear It

• Statement Evening: Wear the W5418 with a simple fitted top or bodysuit in black — the asymmetric ruffles and stretch faux leather provide all the visual complexity needed. A pointed heel elongates the leg and amplifies the front slit movement.
• Leather Aesthetic: Pair with a black leather or faux leather jacket — the stretch ecopelle of the W5418 reads as part of the same leather language, the ruffles adding movement and drama below the jacket hem.
• Contrast Texture: With a chunky knit or textured top in black or grey — the smooth, lustrous stretch faux leather against a rough, matte surface creates a material tension that reads as intentional and editorial.
• Tonal Black: Style head-to-toe in black with different textures — the stretch faux leather ruffles read as the most dramatic element in a tonal look, the asymmetric hem and front slit adding movement to an otherwise monochrome silhouette.

Care Instructions

• Wipe clean with a damp cloth — do not machine wash or submerge in water
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not iron — heat will damage the polyurethane faux leather surface
• Do not bleach
• Store hanging to preserve the ruffle shape and asymmetric silhouette
• Avoid prolonged contact with light-coloured fabrics — the polyurethane surface may transfer colour