"DRIES VAN NOTEN" 10’s cupro-cotton satin long skirt

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Focusing on the aesthetics of color and textile, and the poetic transformation of everyday life through decoration strength, we introduce a piece from DRIES VAN NOTEN that strips away flamboyance to highlight the beauty of texture that remains.

The quiet black, with the dull sheen created by the blend of cupro and cotton, flickers with movement, changing shadows and giving an impression of depth despite being plain, making this a remarkable piece.

The silhouette is based on a straight line that falls vertically, with a slight ease towards the hem, preventing the fabric from clinging when walking, leaving only the airy feeling typical of a maxi length. The front panel's transition smooths the surface and guides the gaze vertically, making the waist area look slimmer, and it can be paired with various tops, achieving a balanced look.

Furthermore, the side zipper allows for a smart dressing and undressing process, maintaining a minimal appearance while ensuring functionality, which is characteristic of Doris's design.

The material, a blend of 60% cupro and 40% cotton, offers a smoothness like silk and a core suitable for everyday wear, creating a relaxed feel that seems familiar even when new, and deepens with time, which is its charm. The matte sheen creates a perfect balance that is neither too formal nor too rough.

Supporting the era, the laundry label being in ISO-compliant new JIS symbols confirms physically that it was circulated after December 2016 due to Japan's legal revisions, and additionally, the country of production being listed as Bulgaria aligns with the production system since the 2010s. The texture of the tag being satin, the handwritten style of the size label, and the recent format of the inventory management code all strongly support this range as a modern Doris from around 2017 to 2020.

And the added value unique to this age group lies in quietly capturing the heart through the texture when touched and moved, rather than leaving a strong impression with bold patterns or decorations like an archive. Because it has no flashy claims, the frequency of wear increases, and as a result, it remains at the center of the wardrobe, making it a highly finished piece as everyday wear that can be trusted for a long time, rather than fashion-trendy clothing.

Styling-wise, lightly tucking in shirts or blouses to emphasize the vertical line creates a neat look, and layering a compact jacket to highlight the fabric's sheen adds a mode-like tension. For a more relaxed look, pairing a simple cut-and-sew with a long coat and making the sway of the skirt the main feature also looks very striking.

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