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Penelope Vintage-Inspired Midi Dress

Penelope Vintage-Inspired Midi Dress

Regular price £145.00 GBP
Regular price Sale price £145.00 GBP
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Color: Black

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

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: 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

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

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

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.

Made by ADKN [Animal-free Designs and Kindness for Nature]. London Ethical Slow Fashion. See behind the scenes

Carbon-neutral shipping on all orders
106kg
shipping emissions removed
That's like...
271
miles driven by an average gasoline-powered car
We fund innovations in...
Direct Air Capture
Bio Oil
Mineralization
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  • Responsibly Sourced and Ethically Produced

  • Only 100% Vegan, Sustainable, Recycled or Organic Materials

Unwrap a little magic with our beautifully branded gift boxes, featuring our signature print that adds a dash of delight. Every product comes nestled in these eco-friendly wonders, made from recycled paper and tied with a recycled PET ribbon, all 100% recyclable—because style shouldn’t cost the planet.

Our gift boxes are not just for show—they're designed to be reused and loved long after the unboxing moment. Here are some fun ideas: chic storage, memory boxes, kids treasure chests, office desk organisers, recipe keeper, box to hide remote controls, routers, tv boxes, cable organisers, pet toy storage, drawer dividers and more.

With a little creativity, these boxes can be the gift that keeps on giving! They are as versatile as they are beautiful and are not just packaging—they're a gateway to endless possibilities for sustainable living!