Elk

Deze Dress

$247.00
$174.00

The Deze Dress is a midi-length dress featuring a collar stand and half front placket with concealed buttons. The long sleeve is a balloon shape, gathered into a small sleeve cuff, and the cuff has an elastic button loop closure. There is a dropped shoulder seam at the front, and a raglan seam at the back, along with gathers at the front shoulder seam and an inverted tuck at the back for volume. This A-line style also has a self-fabric tie with encased elastic, and handy side seam pockets. Crafted from a soft cotton poplin with a matte appearance, the dress is breathable with structure to it.

    Details

    A-line dress with collar stand
    Balloon-shaped sleeve
    Dropped shoulder at the front
    Raglan seam at the back
    Gathers and inverted tuck add volume
    Side seam pockets
    Self-fabric waist tie (wear with or without)
    Soft cotton poplin is breathable and structured
    Stitched using 100% recycled polyester thread

    100% Cotton

    This fabric is made using Australian Cotton. It has a smooth, matte surface with a structured form giving the final garment a sophisticated, crisp appearance. Cotton fabrics are cool, comfortable and breathable.

    Australian cotton growers lead the way in clean, quality cotton fibres with reduced environmental impact. Over the past 30 years, growers have significantly reduced water, pesticide, and land use and are working to improve soil health and biodiversity on their farms. Australian cotton supports families and communities in regional Australia.

    This garment was made by Nobland International, a Korean based manufacturer with a core focus on innovation and sustainability. Our garments are made in their NBVO factory located in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Nobland is committed to transparency and corporate social responsibility, with systems and processes in place to ensure safe and fair labour standards and a smaller environmental footprint. As part of their community and social impact, they offer a range of benefits and training programs to support and empower their female employees. Nobland continue to find ways to make their factory more energy and water efficient with a target to reduce scope 1 and 2 emissions at Nobland factories by 40% by 2025 (2015 baseline).

    Nobland Vietnam is part of the Better Work Vietnam program and has been awarded a High-Performance Factory status. They are ISO 14001:2015 certified for their environmental management system and have completed the Sustainable Apparel Coalition HIGG Index factory module.

    Why We Love The Deze Dress

    Elevated Basics

    A style that won’t fall out of favour. For that sophisticated yet effortless look.

    Environmentally Produced

    Materials made with less water, less waste, less pollution.

    Modern Classic

    One perfectly updated staple is all you need to make a great outfit. Modern Classic pieces work from day to night.

    Elk

    About The Brand

    A pioneer of independent, Australian design, ELK was established in 2004 by Marnie Goding and Adam Koniaras in Melbourne, Australia. Leading with a philosophy of conscious fashion, the business was founded on a belief in creativity, innovation and authentic design, contemporary fashion and independent, ethically made products. These values have created a brand of enduring value.

    To responsibly create product with enduring value through a thoughtful, intelligent design philosophy, crafted with an artisanal aesthetic. To lead a conscious business supporting traditional trades and a circular economy that operates ethically and transparently, in safe, fair and inclusive workplaces. To minimise our environmental footprint and create a positive impact on our local and global communities.

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