Kers Dress

Product Details

The Kers Dress is a dramatic, statement, printed dress which drapes beautifully across the body. This maxi length design features a flattering V-neck, front wrap with button closure, slight gathers on the bodice, functional side pockets and a clever inverted pleat at the back for added comfort. The smooth fabric and volume in the skirt makes for a dramatic, flowing look moving as you do. Thanks to the striking print, this dress looks great when styled with a classic sneaker, or can be given a more urban edge with an ankle boot, like our Kort Ankle Boot.

• Front wrap with button closure
• Functional side pockets
• Long sleeve with narrow cuff with button closure
• Clever inverted pleat at back for added comfort
• Fixed waistband with partial elastic at the back
• Striking print
• Blend contains sustainable TENCEL™ lyocell and ECOVERO™ viscose
• Refer to the Care Instructions below for proper maintenance of your Kers Dress

Material

60% TENCEL™ Lyocell 40% ECOVERO™ Viscose

This textured fabric has a soft drape, with a lightweight finish.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ and TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres are derived from sustainable wood and pulp, coming from certified and controlled sources.

TENCEL™ Lyocell fibres have gained a commendable reputation for their environmentally responsible, closed loop production process, which transforms wood pulp into cellulosic fibres with high resource efficiency and low environmental impact. This solvent-spinning process recycles process water and reuses the solvent at a recovery rate of more than 99%.

LENZING™ ECOVERO™ fibres have been certified with the EU Ecolabel for textile products (license no. AT/016/001) as meeting high environmental standards throughout their life cycle: from raw material extraction to production, distribution and disposal. The manufacturing of LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres generates up to 50% lower emissions and water impact compared to generic viscose. According to Higg MSI™ tools, CO2 emissions and fossil resource use are approximately half that of the industry average.

A special manufacturing system enables LENZING™ ECOVERO™ branded viscose fibres and TENCEL™ Lyocell to be identified in the final product, even after long textile processing and conversion steps through the value chain.

The fibres used in this blend are renewable and biodegradable.

LENZING™, TENCEL™ and ECOVERO™ are trademarks of Lenzing AG.

Maker

This garment was designed in Melbourne by the ELK team and made by Tongxiang Jimmy Fashions in China. Jimmy has worked with us since 2010 making both woven and knitted apparel. Jimmy is actively working with us to make workplace improvements to ensure the factory is safe and compliant.  

The factory is signed up to Sedex, and undertakes regular SMETA social compliance audits.    

Size and Fit

This long dress has a V-shaped neckline and an inverted pleat at the back for added comfort. We have gone to great lengths to ensure the wrap front and v neck sits well to ensure modesty and comfort. The key fit points are in the bust and waist first and foremost so please refer to these measurements to ensure best fit. Larger busts and waists may consider going up a size and likewise smaller frames could go down a size. The simple hem also allows for easy alternation if the length is too long. One of the key design features of this garment is the volume of fabric in the skirt.

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:
6: 38cm
8: 40.5cm
10: 43cm
12: 45.5cm
14: 48cm
16: 50.5cm
18: 53cm

Please note, this dress has an inverted pleat at the back that opens up when needed to allow for movement and larger bust sizes. The cross over front has a hook and eye which can be adjusted depending on bust size and the waist is partially elasticated at the back for comfort and movement.

Approximate waist measurement:
6: 33cm
8: 35.5cm
10: 38cm
12: 40.5cm
14: 43cm
16: 45.5cm
18: 48cm

Approximate waist measurement (stretched):
6: 41cm
8: 43.5cm
10: 46cm
12: 48.5cm
14: 51cm
16: 53.5cm
18: 56cm

Approximate length measurement:
6: 133.5cm
8: 134.5cm
10: 135.5cm
12: 136.5cm
14: 137.5cm
16: 138.5cm
18: 139.5cm

Approximate sleeve length measurement:
6: 60cm
8: 61cm
10: 62cm
12: 63cm
14: 64cm
16: 65cm
18: 66cm

Model Measurements

Our model Annabelle wears the Kers Dress in the Paprika Kers Print measures:
Height: 174 cm
Bust: 80 cm
Waist: 64 cm
Hips: 90 cm
She is wearing a size 8

Our model Jena wears the Kers Dress in the Charcoal Kers Print measures:
Height: 178cm
Bust: 80cm
Waist: 66cm
Hips: 90cm
She is wearing a size 10

Care Instructions

• Hand wash
• Do not bleach
• Do not tumble dry
• Cool iron
• Dry cleanable
• Green dry cleaning preferred
• Cold hand wash using eco-friendly detergents
• Do not soak, rub, wring or spin dry
• Drip dry in shade
• Cool iron on reverse
• The fabric used for this garment is viscose, made from the natural and renewable cellulose fibres of wood pulp. It has a delicate feel, it is softer than cotton and more springy than silk. Viscose is durable, it breathes well and is lovely to wear. The construction of all viscose fabrics result in unique properties that perform differently to other fabrics and require specific care.
• We recommend cold hand washing in a mild detergent. Only wash when required to reduce water consumption.
• Gently pull the garment back into shape and air dry, either flat or hanging, in the shade. After washing, viscose will appear to have shrunk and will have a coarse hand feel. Don’t worry! Once it is dry, use a warm steam iron on the reverse. The fabric will iron out easily and regain its shape, hand feel and fluidity.
• On the first wash, there may be a small variance in length measurements from 1 to 3cm which our production team take into account in the design.