• Veils of Cirrus - The Shirtfront Black
  • Veils of Cirrus - The Shirtfront Black

Veils of Cirrus - The Shirtfront Black

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Introducing the Shirtfront in the Black colourway. This garment is a re-creation of an American mens 'dickey' (or detachable tuxedo front) from 1839, sourced from the Met Museum archives. 

The Shirtfront is constructed from a locally sourced deadstock rayon taffeta - a breathable regenerated wood pulp fibre that has a silk-like crisp hand. It is lined with a soft cotton voile and finished with a silver buckle halter neck closure; a silver toggle closure at the chest to keep the bust comfortably contained; and a simple tie at the back of the waist.

FABRIC COMPOSITION:

Main: rayon taffeta (sourced from local deadstock supplier)

Lining: cotton voile 

Alternate 1 (ruff panels): cotton poplin 

Fastenings: silver metal buckle and silver toggle/bar clasp

CARE INSTRUCTIONS: 

Cold gentle handwash. Hang on the line to dry. Gentle press on the underside of fabric with a low-to-medium steam iron.