Toile de jouy pleated back shirtdress
One of the inspirations of Seiji Arie is the 18 th century's french style.
The pleated back,back pleats is the design which the designer have had modern take on the histirical dress in an attempt to create a new contemporary daily wear.
Discover the story of the pleated back shirtdress.
The pleated back shirtdress features its pleats on back bodice.
The pleats reminds us of the dress called robe a la francaise or the jacket called caraco which features back pleats called watteau pleats and was in great vogue in the late 18th century.
The pleats have two aspects of design and function.
Firstly the pleats give a relaxed and elegant look because it creates a volume and secures space between a body and clothes.
At the same time the pleates make it easy for you to move freely.
The pleates are also the translation of box pleats on the back bodice of today's shirts which is added for functionality.
The back pleats are the desingn where the historacal details of the dress tie in with the contemporary functional details of shirts, in other words it is the design where the past and the present meet.
When you pair the shirtdress with the jacket cutted from the same fabric it can add both relaxed and cool element to your look.
This elegant and relaxed look can remind us of the attitude of the late 18th centurys aristcratic gentlemen who often relax at home in a softly constructed gown called banyan.
This soft red printed shirtdress and the jacket will look truly elegant and comfortable in a gentle spring breeze.
