Aera Fitted Long Black Dress with Thigh Slit
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A silhouette-hugging long dress with new take on a sweetheart neckline and a high slit perfect for a special occasion. Extremely soft and light, this dress is made from 100% Recycled Crepe for none of the nasties but all of the glam! Closes with a concealed zip on the back.
Composition and Details
Composition: 100% RPET Crepe
Our RPET polyester is from postconsumer plastic bottles, processed through a mechanical, not chemical, process and spun into yarn in Italy - all traceable. The material is super soft, 100% recycled, anti-UV, fast drying, antibacterial and hypoallergenic, certified by GRS (Global Recycle Standards by Textile Exchange) and Oeko Tex. RPET requires significantly less energy, releases 65% less carbon dioxide and requires 90% less water than normal polyester. All PET used is rescued from the waters of the world and are Global Recycle Standard Certified. Read more about our RPET here.
Care guide: Wash at 30°, iron on low, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Or take to specialist dry-cleaner.
Model wears UK size 6. Height: 1.65m/5ft4; Bust 82cm/32inch; Waist 65cm/25.5inch; Hips 88cm/34.5inch
- 100% Recycled
- Hypoallergenic
- Antibacterial
- No harmful chemicals
- Responsibly sourced
- Ethically produced
- 100% Made in London, in the ADKN studio
Sustainability
Truth Behind Price
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Stage
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Details
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Cost
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Design, Patterns and Prototypes
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Research; Designing concept; Sourcing of materials; Approval of suppliers; Pattern drafting; First prototypes; Fittings and amendments
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5
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Materials & Accessories;
Shipping and Customs
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100% recycled PET Crepe; Recycled PET thread; Recycled PET and nickel-free zip; Carbon-efficient shipping of materials; Custom duties; Forwarder and carbon-neutral logistics fees
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35
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Sampling; Amendments; In-house Production
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First samples with final material; Fitting and amendments; Final fitting; Production of garment in own studio in London; Quality check; High ethical and safety standards; Top-notch energy efficient machines and technology; Fair wages
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25
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Packaging and Shipping
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100% recycled boxes with 100% recycled PET ribbon; 100% recycled PET shipping bags; Carbon-neutral transport. All packaging is 100% recyclable
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5
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Total Transparent Production Cost: £70
From the profit, ADKN pays employees, business rates, utilities, miscellaneous expenses and rent and invests in marketing and development of the brand.
Shipping and Returns Information
We offer free standard delivery on all orders within the UK with a timeframe of 3-5 working days Monday-Saturday. We also offer a wide range of next day and guaranteed next day deliveries.
All orders placed before 11am (Monday-Friday) will be processed the same day. Orders placed after this cut-off time or on weekends or holidays will be processed the next immediate working day.
We offer free returns on all orders in the UK. Requests must be made within 14 days receiving the order. You can submit your return request for return here and you will receive a pre-paid return label once this is approved.
*No returns/exchanges are accepted for ADKN materials orders (fabric and accessories) or for ADKN face masks. For made-to-order products, we can help offer exchanges and/or credit on the account for any returns. This is due to these being custom orders (made to measure and/or made to order) and due to hygiene and safety reasons.
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