Essen Dress

Product Details

The Essen Dress in the vibrant Serp Print features a bold, gestural painterly design with brush strokes of color. The V-neck and batwing sleeves create an effortless fit, while the A-line silhouette and side splits provide movement and versatility. With its vibrant range of hues, this dress pairs beautifully with bold accessories.

• Batwing sleeves with wide cuffs for effortless drape
• Front pleat and A-line hem add movement
• Optional self-fabric cord waist tie for adjustable fit

Material

65% ECOVERO™ Viscose 35% Viscose Rayon

This lightweight viscose fabric has a beautiful soft drape, and silk-like handfeel.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ Viscose is a man-made cellulosic fibre (MMCF), derived from wood pulp.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres are recognised by CanopyStyle and EU Ecolabel certification as meeting high standards for environmental practice. This includes a low risk of sourcing raw materials from ancient or endangered forests, and the recycling of water and chemicals in the processing stages. According to Worldly's life cycle impact assessment data, LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres generate up to 50% lower emissions and water impact compared to conventional viscose. 

Through our work with not-for-profit organisation Canopy, we are sourcing more than 95% of our viscose fibres from producers that have a green shirt rating according to the most current CanopyStyle Hot Button Report. This rating is a reflection of Canopy's assessment of the producers' engagement with CanopyStyle audits, their contribution to conservation, innovation initiatives, sourcing policies, transparency and chemical management.

Maker

Manufacturer: Jimmy Fashions (Zhejiang, China)

We have been working with Jimmy Fashions since 2010. They are a smaller, independent supplier with a focus on design and quality, and this is one of our longest standing supplier relationships. With owner Jimmy Shen and his team working closely with our Design and Production departments, this family-owned business has grown with ELK and now supplies much of our woven apparel.

 In early 2024, Jimmy installed rooftop solar panels on his factory, and estimates more than 50% of the factory's electricity to come from this renewable source. The factory also undergoes annual SMETA social compliance audits, which are conducted by a third party and provide transparency into worker wellbeing and wages.

Size and Fit

• Fits true to size
• We recommend taking your usual size
• Key measurement: bust 

All garments are measured flat (not on body) and then doubled (except the length) to calculate the total circumference. To work out what size will suit you best, flat measure an item that fits you well and use this as a guide. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.

Approximate bust measurements (measured flat):
6: 47 cm
8: 49.5 cm
10: 52 cm
12: 54.5 cm
14: 57 cm
16: 59.5 cm
18: 62 cm
20: 64.5cm

Approximate waist measurement:
6: 45.5 cm
8: 48 cm
10: 50.5 cm
12: 53 cm
14: 55.5 cm
16: 58 cm
18: 60.5 cm
20: 63cm

Approximate length measurement:
6: 132.3 cm
8: 132.9cm
10: 133.5 cm
12: 134.1 cm
14: 134.7cm
16: 135.3 cm
18: 135.9 cm
20: 136.5cm

Approximate sleeve opening measurement:
6: 18.8 cm
8: 19.4 cm
10: 20 cm
12: 20.6 cm
14: 21.2cm
16: 21.8 cm
18: 22.4 cm
20: 23 cm

Model Measurements

Our model Jena wears the Essen Dress in a size 10 measures:
Height: 178cm
Bust: 80cm
Waist: 66cm
Hips: 90cm

Care Instructions

• Hand wash
  
• Do not bleach
  
• Do not tumble dry
  
• Warm iron
  
• Dry cleanable
  
• Green dry cleaning preferred.
  
• Cold hand wash using eco-friendly detergent.
  
• Do not machine wash (even on delicate cycle).
  
• Do not soak, rub, wring or spin dry.
  
• Drip dry in shade.
  
• Warm iron on reverse.
  
• 1cm to 3cm shrinkage in length will occur on the first wash.
  
• Once ironed the fabric will relax and return to original hand feel and appearance.