{"product_id":"alemais-checkmate-silk-mini-dress-8","title":"Alémais Checkmate Silk Mini Dress - 8","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSilk scarf print. Playful proportions. Ales Mais at its most maximalist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlésmais Checkmate Silk Mini Dress\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a beautifully eclectic take on the classic shirt dress, crafted in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% silk\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e and finished in an intricate scarf-inspired print of pistachio green, powder blue, butter yellow, blush pink and orange.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe relaxed silhouette features a classic pointed collar and button-through front, balanced by voluminous balloon sleeves that gather at the cuffs with adjustable ties. A generous wrap tie defines the waist, creating a softly gathered silhouette before falling into a playful mini skirt.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe print is what makes this piece particularly special. Ornate chain motifs, decorative borders, equestrian-inspired details and checkerboard panels are layered together across the silk, creating the feeling of a collection of vintage scarves brought together into one statement piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrom the front, the contrasting panels give the dress a graphic quality, while the back reveals a large symmetrical scarf-inspired motif in soft pink and blue. The result is maximalist without feeling heavy, thanks to the light colour palette and fluid movement of the silk.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe proportions make it remarkably versatile. 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