fashion // defiance 11 the anchor dress
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hook + anchor
The reverse side of the bicycle dress reveals this nautical, simply rendered print of waves and red anchors, alluding to Red Hook’ s historical usage as a port for docking ships and boats. Also made from 100 % organic cotton, this dress subtley connects to the town’ s ability to sustain or rather,“ anchor” itself in the face of disrupting currents and harsher times, such as its gradual and strong recovery from Hurricane Sandy. elisabeth burhenne natasha kumar reed st van brunt st process + details
Reversibility reduces wasteage of resources and wraps two looks into one, maximizing the usage and potential of a single form and turning it into a multi-dimensional construction that combines form and function.
The back plunges in a V shape to the waistline with a hook at the base to keep the segments together when separated from the skirt. This open back balances the high neck at the front and injects breathability and ease of movement.