Zimmermann Sensory Embroidered-Lace Velvet Woven Top - 2

Intricate embroidery. Sheer lace. Sculptural femininity.

Zimmermann Sensory Embroidered-Lace Velvet Woven Top is a striking cropped top from Zimmermann's Fall 2023 Luminosity collection. The fitted silhouette is crafted with intricate velvet embroidery arranged across sheer lace, creating an elaborate, dimensional finish that is unmistakably Zimmermann.

Designed with delicate fixed rouleau straps and a deep neckline, the bodice is finished with an exposed back zip and structured construction. The combination of transparent lace, velvet-textured embroidery and the cropped silhouette gives the piece a dramatic, lingerie-inspired quality while remaining distinctly polished.

The intricate floral and scrolling motifs extend across the bodice and continue around the waist, creating an almost corset-like effect. Styled with tailored trousers, as shown, it becomes an unexpectedly sophisticated evening look.

Zimmermann describes the Sensory Velvet Lace Bodice as a cropped bodice featuring velvet embroidery throughout, with fixed rouleau straps, a deep neckline, exposed zip and lining. 

Why You'll Love It

This is Zimmermann at its most intricate. The beauty is in the detail: layers of velvet-textured embroidery sit against sheer lace to create a richly dimensional finish that feels almost couture.

The cropped silhouette makes it particularly versatile. Pair it with high-waisted tailored trousers for a polished evening look, style it with denim for a more relaxed contrast, or layer it beneath a sharp blazer to allow the embroidery to do the talking.

It's a statement piece that doesn't rely on colour. The tonal black-on-black construction lets the texture, craftsmanship and intricate embroidery take centre stage.

Perfect For

• Evening dressing

• Cocktail occasions

• Fashion-forward events

• Tailored trousers and suiting

• High-waisted skirts

• Layering beneath a blazer

• Statement wardrobe dressing

• Zimmermann collectors

• Lovers of intricate lace and embroidery

Product Details

Luxury Kulture Condition Standard

Excellent: 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. Authenticity documentation included.

Provenance

• Zimmermann's Luminosity Fall 2023 collection was presented as part of the brand's Fall 2023 offering, with the collection exploring a rich, romantic approach to evening dressing. 

• The Sensory Velvet Lace Bodice appears as Look 12 in Zimmermann's official Luminosity collection archive, styled with the Luminosity Wide Straight Jean and oversized jacket.

• The Sensory series explored velvet, lace and elaborate surface embellishment across the collection.

• The bodice's combination of sheer lace and velvet embroidery gives the piece a particularly tactile, dimensional quality.

• The fitted cropped construction creates a corset-inspired silhouette while the delicate rouleau straps introduce a lighter, lingerie-inspired element.

• Zimmermann's use of intricate floral motifs is central to the design, with the embroidery extending across the bodice and creating a sculptural effect.

• The original piece was designed to be worn as a statement top, with Zimmermann styling it against more relaxed denim in the collection imagery, demonstrating its ability to balance elaborate femininity with contemporary dressing. 

Collector's Note

The Sensory Velvet Lace Bodice is an excellent example of Zimmermann's ability to turn a relatively simple silhouette into something highly distinctive through texture and embellishment.

The intricate velvet embroidery against sheer lace gives the piece an almost antique, romantic quality, while the cropped proportions and exposed zip keep it firmly contemporary. It is particularly effective when contrasted against clean, tailored pieces, as the simplicity of the styling allows the extraordinary surface detail to take centre stage.

From Zimmermann's Fall 2023 Luminosity collection, this is the sort of statement top that can completely transform an otherwise simple wardrobe. 

Many of our pieces have been gently worn or tailored, so please review the description for specific notes on alterations or fit. If you have any questions about sizing or proportions, our team is happy to provide personalised guidance before you purchase, simply get in touch.