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Penelope Vintage-Inspired Midi Dress
Penelope Vintage-Inspired Midi Dress
Step into vintage-inspired sophistication with the Penelope Upcycled Midi Corduroy Dress, a unique piece crafted from salvaged polyester to reduce waste and promote sustainable fashion. The cinched waist, enhanced by a chic belt with a vintage-inspired buckle, offers a flattering fit. With its minimalist buttons, sleek button-down silhouette and a naval collar for added detail, this dress is the perfect blend of heritage style and sustainability, evoking timeless charm with a modern eco-conscious twist. Penelope is available in warm camel, bold burnt orange, deep red and classic black. Whether for a day out or an evening occasion, this dress is a standout piece that allows you to stay stylish while supporting sustainable practices.
Zero Waste Collection
Zero Waste Collection
Discover the Zero Waste Collection—where sustainability meets style. Committed to a strict no-waste policy, we craft each item only as needed, ensuring minimal environmental impact and exceptional quality. Due to the nature of our zero-waste production process, please allow a bit of extra time for us to create and dispatch your item.
Enjoy the convenience of free standard shipping on all orders. Our standard return and refund policies apply to ensure a seamless shopping experience. Embrace conscious fashion with the Zero Waste Collection and make a difference with every purchase.
Composition and Care Guide
Composition and Care Guide
Composition: 100% Salvaged/Upcycled Polyester
Care guide: Wash at 30°, iron on low, do not bleach, do not tumble dry. Or take to specialist dry-cleaner.
Details and Fit
Details and Fit
Actual product colour may vary from the images shown due to different screen and monitor settings. Please refer to product description or enquire if you need extra clarification.
Sustainable dress
Zero-waste
100% salvaged/upcycled polyester
100% vegan
Fitted bodice
Darted pleats
Button-down silhoutte
Naval-inspired turn-down collar
No harmful chemicals
Ethically produced
Made by ADKN London
Sustainability Impact
Sustainability Impact
Your contribution towards the environment with the purchase of this upcycled dress*:
659 litres of water saved
2.6 kg of CO2 reduced
35.54 Kw reduced
0.7 kg of waste material savings (deadstock)
(*calculations based per one piece of clothing, sustainably produced in our own green studio in London using deadstock materials)
Wear it proud! You made a difference!
Truth Behind the Price
Truth Behind the Price
Design, Patterns and Prototypes
Research; Designing concept; Sourcing of materials; Approval of suppliers; Pattern drafting; First prototypes; Fittings and amendments
10
Materials & Accessories; Shipping and Customs
100% deadstock materials; Carbon-efficient shipping of materials; Custom duties; Forwarder and carbon-neutral logistics fees
20
Sampling; Amendments; In-house Production
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
35
Packaging and Shipping
100% recycled boxes with 100% recycled PET ribbon; 100% recycled PET shipping bags; Carbon-neutral transport. All packaging is 100% recyclable
6
Total Transparent Production Cost: £71
Retail price is usually double of the production cost. From the profit, ADKN pays employees, business rates, utilities, miscellaneous expenses, VAT and rent and invests in marketing and development of the brand.
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Womenswear Size Guide
This size chart is to determine your size. If any of your measurement is on the borderline between two sizes, you can pick the smaller size for a tighter fit or the larger size for a looser fit.
SIZE CHART (in CM)
SIZE | Bust | Waist | Hips |
6 | 82.5 | 63.5 | 87.5 |
8 | 86.5 | 67.5 | 91.5 |
10 | 90 | 71 | 95 |
12 | 94 | 75 | 99 |
14 | 98 | 79 | 103 |
16 | 102 | 84 | 108 |
SIZE | Bust | Waist | Hips |
XS | 82 | 64 | 88 |
S | 84-86 | 66-68 | 89-92 |
M | 86-90 | 68-72 | 92-96 |
L | 90-94 | 72-76 | 96-100 |
XL | 94-98 | 76-82 | 100-104 |
XXL | 98-102 | 80-84 | 104-108 |
SIZE CHART (in Inches)
SIZE | Bust | Waist | Hips |
6 | 32.5 | 25 | 34.5 |
8 | 34 | 26.5 | 36 |
10 | 35.5 | 28 | 37.5 |
12 | 37 | 29.5 | 39 |
14 | 38.5 | 31 | 40.5 |
16 | 40 | 33 | 42.5 |
SIZE | Bust | Waist | Hips |
XS | 32 | 25 | 34 |
S | 32.5-33.5 | 25.5-26.5 | 34.5-36 |
M | 33.5-35.5 | 26.5-28 | 36-37.5 |
L | 35.5-37 | 28-30 | 37.5-39 |
XL |