THE NICHOLS DRESS

1900’s inspired short length, white dot cotton dress with softly padded shoulders and three-quarter length sleeves. Detailing a soft ruffle along the sleeves and neck, narrow pin tucks along the shoulders, as well as self-covered buttons and stretch loops down center front to provide easy access for breastfeeding. Comes with a thin belt that may be tied to accentuate the waist. Paired with white dot cotton culottes, full-cut and gathered at upper thigh, with soft ruffle finish.

Pair with the coordinating Beverly Jacket.

MATERIAL:   
self-composition: 100% cotton 
lining composition: 100% cotton
buttons composition: metal-self-fabric

All fabrics used are repurposed deadstock fabrics. 

Style ID: 150009-10-02 
Sustainably made in Los Angeles 

Washing Instructions: dry clean only; green dry cleaning advised

Model Size & Fit: model is 5’9” and wearing a US size 2.

  

BEHIND THE SEAMS

3% of the world’s arable land is used for cotton production, but accounts for 11% of pesticides and 24% percent of insecticides. These pesticides, insecticides and polluting chemicals contribute massively to groundwater and soil contamination. 2,700 liters of water are used to make one cotton shirt, which is enough water for one person to drink for 2.5 years.

Our white dot cotton is a fabric that was produced by a larger design house. The full quantity was not used by them and would have ended up in a landfill. So, we saved the fabric, the abundant resources and energy used to create it, and chose to give this deadstock fabric a second life, as our charming Nichols Dress.

Choosing deadstock fabric is one important step towards effectively breaking the harmful cycle. Our brand believes in saving our planet and minimizing our waste, water and energy footprint wherever we can. We strive to be a part of the emergent movement towards sustainable fashion.