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W5442 Dress - Black Sleeveless Oversized Flowing Viscose Blend Pleated High Neck Asymmetric Drawstrings Women's Italian
Fluid. Asymmetric. Entirely Adjustable.
The W5442 is a sleeveless oversized dress in a flowing viscose blend — 63% polyester, 34% viscose, 3% elastane — a fabric that moves like liquid and recovers like a second skin. A pleated high neck, a back metal zip closure, and three adjustable asymmetric drawstrings at the side, front, and back: a dress that can be worn in multiple configurations, each one a different silhouette. Made in Italy by LA HAINE INSIDE US.
Why This Dress Is Different
- Flowing Viscose Blend Fabric: 63% polyester, 34% viscose, 3% elastane — the viscose content gives the fabric its fluid drape and natural warmth; the polyester adds durability and shape retention; the elastane ensures the fabric moves with the body without restriction. The result is a fabric that falls like silk but performs like a technical textile.
- Three Asymmetric Drawstrings: One at the side, one at the front, one at the back — each independently adjustable. Pulled in different combinations, they create entirely different silhouettes: gathered at the front only, the dress becomes draped and asymmetric; gathered at all three, it becomes structured and close; released entirely, it falls as a full, fluid column. Unlike standard drawstring dresses with a single gather point, the W5442 offers genuine silhouette variation.
- Pleated High Neck: A doubled, pleated collar that rises from the neckline — adding volume and structure at the top of the silhouette while the sleeveless body and fluid fabric fall away below. The pleats create a sculptural quality at the neck that contrasts with the fluidity of the fabric.
- Back Metal Zip Closure: A metal zip at the back that keeps the front silhouette completely clean and uninterrupted. The metal hardware adds a material contrast to the soft viscose blend.
- Sleeveless: The absence of sleeves amplifies the fluid quality of the fabric — the armhole becomes a design element, and the fabric falls from the shoulder without restriction.
- Oversized Silhouette: The base silhouette is full and unstructured — the drawstrings are the tool for shaping it to the body.
- Made in Italy: Construction and finishing completed in Italy under LA HAINE INSIDE US's atelier standards.
Specifications
- Style: Sleeveless oversized dress with pleated high neck and asymmetric drawstrings
- Color: Black
- Material: 63% Polyester, 34% Viscose, 3% Elastane — flowing viscose blend
- Features: Pleated high neck, back metal zip closure, three adjustable asymmetric drawstrings (side, front, back)
- Fit: Oversized / Women's
- Origin: Made in Italy
- Brand: LA HAINE INSIDE US
- Season: SS / AW — year-round
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. Oversized fit — size down for a more defined silhouette, or use the drawstrings to shape.
The Moment You Put It On
The fabric moves before you do. The viscose blend is fluid in a way that responds to the body — not clinging, but following, catching air as you walk. The pleated neck rises with quiet authority while the sleeveless body falls away below, the fabric pooling and shifting with every movement.
Then you find the drawstrings. One at the side, one at the front, one at the back. Each one changes the dress. Pull the front gather and the fabric drapes asymmetrically across the body. Pull all three and the oversized volume becomes structured, close, intentional. Release them and the dress returns to its full, fluid fall. This is not a dress with one answer.
The Art of Flowing Viscose Blend
Viscose is a natural-derived fibre with a fluid drape and a warmth that synthetic fabrics cannot replicate. In the W5442, the viscose content (34%) is blended with polyester (63%) for durability and shape retention, and elastane (3%) for recovery and movement. The result is a fabric that has the drape and warmth of viscose without its tendency to lose shape — the polyester content ensures the dress holds its silhouette over time, while the elastane means the fabric moves with the body rather than against it. Unlike standard polyester flowing fabrics, the viscose content gives the W5442 a depth and warmth to its drape that reads as more considered, more elevated.
How to Wear It
- Fully Released, Minimal: Release all three drawstrings and wear the dress as a full, fluid column — the pleated neck and metal zip do the work. Wear with flat sandals or pointed-toe heels.
- Front Gathered, Asymmetric: Pull only the front drawstring to create an asymmetric drape across the body — the hem rises at the front while the back falls long.
- All Three Gathered, Structured: Pull all three drawstrings to bring the oversized volume close to the body — the dress becomes structured and draped simultaneously.
- Travel: The viscose blend packs well and recovers quickly — the drawstrings allow the dress to be restyled on arrival. One dress, multiple occasions.
Care Instructions
- Hand wash cold or machine wash on delicate cycle
- Do not tumble dry — hang to dry to preserve the fluid drape of the viscose blend
- Iron on low heat on the reverse, or steam — the viscose content responds well to light steaming
- Do not bleach
- Store hung to preserve the drape and prevent creasing
One dress. Three drawstrings. Infinite silhouettes. LA HAINE INSIDE US. Flowing Viscose Blend. Italian Craftsmanship.
