"PATOU" Ribbon shirt design poncho dress

We are pleased to present some special pieces from PATOU, a French brand founded by Jean Patou in the 1920s and characterized by elegant, feminine designs and a sustainable attitude.

This masterpiece is worn to gently blur the contours of the body, highlighting inner beauty.

While borrowing the form of a poncho, this garment has the appearance of a dress and the lightness of a blouse, making it a piece that stands out for its unique structural beauty. The entire garment is made of soft taffeta material, which is thin and delicate yet has a unique firmness, and is designed to skillfully utilize the three-dimensionality of the fabric. By floating rather than clinging to the body, it sways gently with the wearer's movements, creating a floating feeling as if wrapped in air.

One of the most notable aspects of the design is the gathering that is applied throughout. The shirring that surrounds the neckline gives a natural fit around the neck while still allowing for a completely free-size silhouette, providing a sense of security that the garment won't slip down while also appearing delicate. The bold grosgrain ribbon is a classical detail, but the pure black color chosen for the finish gives it a sophisticated impression without leaning too much towards decoration. Depending on how you tie it, you can create a three-dimensional effect around the neck, or let the ribbon hang down to emphasize the vertical lines, allowing you to freely manipulate the impression of the garment depending on how you arrange it.

The cuffs and hem are decorated with delicate frills, and the shirred sleeves create a soft shadow around the hands, while the tight cinch at the wrists accentuates the soft sleeve line. The frills at the hem also sway lightly, adding nuance and playfulness to the overall silhouette.

It is a masterpiece filled with the structural beauty that is unique to PATOU, packing the freedom of a poncho, the elegance of a dress, and the functionality of a blouse into one piece, while still maintaining an elegant and intellectual finish.

In terms of styling, it can be worn as a fashionable off-the-shoulder dress that boldly shows off your skin, or you can wear it in autumn and winter by tucking in a high-neck knit underneath. For bottoms, pair it with wide slacks or a maxi-length pleated skirt, and layer it with an awareness of vertical movement and shadows. Marking the waist with a belt will completely transform the dress silhouette into a three-dimensional blouse. You can tighten up the look with long boots for a fashionable look, or go for a dressy look with elegant heels, and you can freely change the look regardless of gender, season, or scene.

Please take this opportunity.