The Belted Utility Trapeze Dress is a timeless silhouette, adorned with a large detachable bow at the back, a sweet nod to Alber. The classic shirt shape is given an elevated utilitarian feel with an integrated waist belt and gold-tone snaps. What if Africa were the birthplace of couture? This was the central question for our collaborative product story with Thebe Magugu, INTERSECTION. As the birthplace of Alber and Thebe, Africa is a foundational starting point for both designers and holds key aspects of luxury, such as generational craft and storytelling as core elements of its culture. For this product story, Thebe juxtaposes nu-Africa aesthetics with the notable principles of couture: classic garments are reinvented in smart fabrics, bold prints and modern, versatile silhouettes to create new hybrid shapes, intended for all women. - Shirt collar - Detachable bow, secured with snaps - Removable waist belt with gold-tone snaps - Length: 92 cm
