Peony Queen Empire Dress

 sublime empire dress  with a bodice crafted from a century old Japanese obi belt decorated with a hand-painted peony blossom. This glorious, lifelike flower in shades of purple is the star of this high waist dress. Royal and powerful, the peony speaks of a 100 years o resilience and beauty. To give it a perfect framing, this gem of a flower has been paired with a vivid orange skirt made from a hand-painted 70-year-old kimono.
The vintage yukata obi belt combines those two exquisite elements together, while velvet puff sleeves and frill add femininity and movement to this empire waist dress.

Luxurius and maximal, this to this high waist maxi dress invites you to become a heroine of your own story.

The comfortable style of this empire waist dress is perfect for everyday wear, while the elevated design and materials make it an excellent option for opulent events or special occasions.
This high waist dress has a fitted bodice and wide skirt that flatter an array of different body types. The more form-fitting style opening to a loose and flowy silhouette allows the dress to fall comfortably in all the right places without drawing too much attention to any area.
This empire style dress is fully lined with the highest grade cotton cupro fabric, breathable and luxuriously smooth, and has an invisible zip at the back.
A truly historical and special piece of handmade, vintage art, and - like all of our creations - it is absolutely unique and will never be made again.

APPROXIMATE SIZE: S/M, 36/38 EU size
BEFORE PURCHASING, please pay special attention to the measurements given in the listing (and in the pictures) to decide if it will be a good fit for you. Also, please be extra careful checking the length of the empire dress!  
 
MEASUREMENTS (also marked on the pictures)  
Please note that since each dress is made entirely by hand, sizing can vary slightly. 
Total Length: 128cm / 50.4"
Shoulder Width: 36cm / 14"
Chest: 90cm / 35.4"
High Waist: 90cm / 35.4"
Hips : 194cm / 76.3"
Sleeve: 28cm / 11" 

Model hight: 165cm, size 36/38 Europen size
 

FABRIC 
Bodice - front panel: 100% Japanese silk
Bodice - side panels and back: 100% Japanese hemp linen
Skirt: 100% Japanese silk
Belt: Japanese cotton and silk mix
Sleeves and frill: Japanese poliester velvet
Lining: 100% Japanese Bemberg cupro lining made from cotton (read more about the lining)

CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Here are a few things to know to keep your beautiful new empire dress looking its best: 

• Dry clean only
• Silk hates moisture, so keep your piece in a dry space with optimal air circulation allowing it to air out each time you wear it. (read more about storing)
• DO NOT GET WET – silk gets water stains. 
• Lightly spraying with a fabric freshener is okay. 
• Iron on medium with steam through a cloth. 

Please note: All the items in our store are created using vintage pieces that can be over 60+ years old and do have signs of wear. Loose embroidery threads, minor stains, and minimal fading are normal in our garments. 
Many of these kimonos have been stored away for years and can still have a slight mothball scent even after our rigorous cleaning process. This usually goes unnoticed but may bother those who are sensitive to those kinds of smells.
Actual colors may vary. Due to computer monitors displaying colors differently, actual colors of our high waist dresses may vary. We try extremely hard to ensure our photos are as life-like as possible, but please understand the actual color may differ slightly from your monitor. Therefore, we cannot guarantee that the color you see on the monitor accurately portrays the true color of the product.