{"product_id":"acler-highlow-maxi-dress-pink-floral-plum-watercolour-size-12","title":"Acler Highlow Maxi Dress – 12","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbstract watercolour. Relaxed tailoring. Acler painterly elegance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Description\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcler Highlow Maxi Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings together one of the label's strongest signatures: artistic print work paired with a clean, considered silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRendered in Acler's \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum Watercolour print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, vivid strokes of pink, red and orange are layered across the fabric to create the impression of an abstract painting translated directly onto the dress. The hand-painted quality gives the print an organic, almost one-of-a-kind feel, with the intensity of the colour balanced by the relaxed proportions of the silhouette.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe collarless neckline keeps the upper body clean, while a functional centre-front button placket runs through the bodice, giving the dress a subtle tailored quality. Short sleeves with a structured finish add polish, while the flowing maxi skirt creates softness and movement through the lower half.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAt the waist, a removable \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold D-ring belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings definition and introduces a touch of hardware against the painterly print. Wear it cinched for a more sculpted silhouette, or remove the belt for a looser, effortless interpretation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt's an unusually versatile maxi: artistic enough to make an entrance, but relaxed enough to work with flats, sandals or understated jewellery for daytime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy You'll Love It\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe beauty of this dress is the tension between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartistic print and understated construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Plum Watercolour print is expressive and saturated, with painterly strokes that give the fabric depth and movement. Against this, the relatively clean bodice and flowing skirt allow the artwork to remain the focus.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe removable gold D-ring belt is another clever detail. It gives you two distinctly different silhouettes from the same piece: cinched and polished, or loose and relaxed.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe linen-viscose fabrication adds to its appeal, giving the dress a natural, breathable quality that makes the vibrant print feel surprisingly easy to wear.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGarden parties \u0026amp; daytime events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResort \u0026amp; holiday wardrobes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRacing carnival \u0026amp; summer occasions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSummer lunches\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOffice-to-evening dressing\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eArt gallery events\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcler \u0026amp; Australian designer collectors\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeature\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetail\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHighlow Maxi Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcler\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\u003ePlum Watercolour\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFabrication\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e53% Linen, 36% Viscose\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\u003ePink \/ Red \/ Orange\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDetails\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHand-painted watercolour print, collarless neckline, centre-front button placket, short tailored sleeves, removable gold D-ring belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilhouette\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRelaxed maxi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSize\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e12\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApprox. Size Conversion\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAU 12 \/ US 8 \/ UK 12 \/ IT 44 \/ FR 40\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRRP\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003e$595 (approx.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cspan\u003eApproximately 169 cm tall 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\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLuxury Kulture Condition Standard\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Item shows very light signs of wear, if any, and remains in outstanding condition overall. No notable flaws, with only the slightest indication of prior use upon close inspection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProvenance\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAcler was founded in Adelaide in 2014\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e by Australian designers Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritchie, with the label developing a distinctive design language around sculptural silhouettes, considered construction and expressive fabrication.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe brand has become particularly recognised for its ability to make \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eartistic prints feel sophisticated rather than overly decorative\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, often pairing them with restrained, architectural shapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlum Watercolour print\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautiful example of that approach. Rather than relying on a conventional floral motif, the design uses loose, painterly strokes of saturated colour to create something closer to an abstract artwork.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe hand-painted quality gives the print an organic character, with the brushwork creating variation and movement across the fabric rather than a rigid, repeated pattern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe natural composition of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elinen and viscose\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e complements the artwork beautifully. Linen brings texture and breathability, while viscose contributes softness and fluid drape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe construction deliberately contrasts with the expressive print: the clean button-front bodice and tailored sleeves provide structure, while the flowing maxi skirt allows the colour to move with the wearer.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003egold D-ring belt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e adds another layer to the design, bringing a small architectural detail into an otherwise organic composition. Its removable construction also allows the wearer to alter the proportions of the dress.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThis balance between \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eart, structure and wearability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is central to what makes Acler pieces distinctive. The dress feels expressive without being difficult to style.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCollector's Note\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is something particularly appealing about an Acler print when it feels like it has been \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003epainted rather than designed\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Plum Watercolour print has that quality. The saturated pinks, reds and oranges bleed into one another with the looseness of brushwork, while the relatively restrained silhouette stops the colour from becoming overwhelming.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe gold D-ring belt adds an unexpected point of contrast, giving the wearer the option to pull the dress into a more defined, polished shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wearable piece of modern Australian fashion that sits somewhere between relaxed tailoring and abstract art.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003ccode dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003c\/code\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Charity Te","offers":[{"title":"12","offer_id":67603347931457,"sku":"0015.0007.0594","price":169.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0947\/2766\/8033\/files\/0015.0007.0594-03.jpg?v=1790841462","url":"https:\/\/luxurykulture.com.au\/products\/acler-highlow-maxi-dress-pink-floral-plum-watercolour-size-12","provider":"Luxury Kulture","version":"1.0","type":"link"}