“Bazin Black White Dots” Dress

This two-sided dress is perfectly symmetrical. Versatile, it can be worn on both sides. She combines an artisanal West African bazin with English embroidery.

It was by composing this textile range that Julie was inspired to make this unique dress. Before having had the honor of reworking these superb fabrics in her studio, the designer spent years collecting and studying the fabrics and the stories they tell. This deep interest in combining textiles of all kinds is the basis of her creative process.

The magnificent black and white Batik with polka dot patterns that makes up one of the two sides of this dress is a prestigious textile, originating from Mali: Bazin. In damask cotton, with a particular shine, it required several stages of work and different specialized know-how for its realization. It was drawn freehand by Mambi Sangaré in Bamako.

The second side of this dress was cut from a black embroidered cotton reuse fabric.

The cut of this rather flared dress from bottom to top is perfectly symmetrical, without darts at the chest. Its slightly scooped neckline can sometimes bare the shoulder. It can also be worn with a belt from the collection. It's a versatile dress: rather loose and airy for walking around in summer, or more dressed up by cinching the waist with a belt.

Made with great care and finesse, this unique piece, entirely handmade , required five hours of work, from researching the fabrics to composing the patchwork to the manufacturing stages.

Artisanal and upcycled textiles:

• Bazin "by candle" artisanal from Mali
• Embroidery on cotton, reused fabric.

Practical details:

• Size 46 fr - 44 eur - XXL int
• Mid-length dress
• Perfectly symmetrical
• Bias finish inside the neckline
• High-end finishes
• Low temperature cleaning (max 30°)
• Iron at low temperature