{"product_id":"acler-chapelhill-dress-in-wildberry-bloom-size-12","title":"Acler Chapelhill Maxi Dress – 12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted blooms. Sculpted tailoring. Acler at its most painterly.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcler Chapelhill Maxi Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a striking example of the label's ability to balance architectural construction with expressive print. Cut in an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eoff-white woven viscose and linen blend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, the dress is finished with Acler's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildberry Bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e print, with vivid hand-painted florals sweeping across the lower skirt in shades of red, raspberry and pink.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe structured bodice features a clean square neckline and wide straps, with carefully placed seaming and exposed waist darts creating a defined, sculpted shape through the torso. From the fitted waist, the silhouette releases into a long, flowing maxi skirt that moves beautifully through the body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSide-seam pockets add an understated practical detail, while the concealed back zip maintains the clean lines of the design. Fully lined through the skirt, the dress has enough structure to hold its elegant silhouette while remaining fluid and effortless in movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe placement of the floral artwork is particularly effective against the off-white base, allowing the vivid blooms to feel almost like a painting sweeping across the hem rather than a conventional all-over floral print.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildberry Bloom print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is what makes this dress particularly special.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRather than a repetitive floral pattern, the hand-painted artwork is concentrated towards the hem, creating the effect of an oversized botanical painting emerging across the otherwise clean, off-white silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe contrast between the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003earchitectural bodice and fluid skirt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is equally considered. The square neckline, structured straps and fitted waist give the upper half a polished, sculptural quality, while the sweeping skirt introduces softness and movement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a beautiful example of Acler's signature tension between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003etailoring and femininity\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e: precise construction up top, expressive artwork and movement below.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnd unlike a dress with a heavily embellished or complicated silhouette, the simplicity of the construction allows the print to remain the star.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden weddings\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFormal 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Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCategory\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWomens Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildberry Bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrint Treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted floral placement\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOff 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and typically wears an AU Size 6\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury Kulture Condition Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNew with Tags:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Item is brand new, unworn and in pristine condition, with original tags attached. Please refer to the product imagery for the most accurate representation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcler\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is an Australian contemporary label recognised for its sculptural approach to occasionwear, often balancing precise construction with expressive textiles and prints.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapelhill Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e demonstrates that design philosophy through its contrast between a highly structured bodice and a fluid, sweeping maxi skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildberry Bloom\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e artwork gives the piece its distinctive identity, with painterly florals concentrated across the lower portion of the dress rather than distributed as a conventional repeat print.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe floral artwork was \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ehand-painted in-house by Acler's design team\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, giving the print an intentionally organic quality and allowing the blooms to retain the irregularity and movement of painted artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe off-white foundation acts almost like a canvas, allowing the vivid red, raspberry and pink florals to become the visual focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe composition is particularly effective because the print appears to \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblossom towards the hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, creating a sense of movement as the skirt moves.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe viscose and linen fabrication brings together fluidity and natural texture, complementing the painterly quality of the print while retaining the structure required by the silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe combination of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAustralian design, sculptural construction and original artwork\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e makes this more distinctive than a conventional floral occasion dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChapelhill Maxi Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a lovely example of why Acler's occasionwear works so well: the drama comes from the design rather than from excessive embellishment.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe dress initially reads as a beautifully cut off-white maxi. Then the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWildberry Bloom artwork appears across the hem\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, transforming the simplicity of the silhouette into something much more expressive.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-painted quality of the flowers is particularly important. Instead of looking perfectly repetitive or digitally uniform, the blooms have the irregularity and movement of an actual painting, giving the skirt an almost gallery-like quality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe placement also makes the dress unusually wearable. 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