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F E A T U R E S

 

Spring and Summer can come!

Beautiful Cotton dress in shades of Vintage Pink, Classic Green, Dark Red and Off-White (Best color representation on last photo. Other photos are lightened to show details).

 

The dress is made of a pure Cotton fabric that was hand-blocked with a floral, Rose pattern - a traditional and impressive artisan craftwork that no machine can imitate and that results in one-of-a-kind patterns with an artistic character and a signature variance of the separately, carefully hand-blocked colors and elements. A labor of love and wearable art*.

 

The sleeveless dress features a gathered bust section in the front, a gathered skirt and a head-turning low back neckline (yet high enough to wear a regular bra underneath). Matching belt included. Hand-crochet belt loops.

 

Lined bodice. Back, lapped metal zipper. Skirt unlined (underskirt recommended to add texture and full opacity). Authentic invisibly (hand-) sewn hems, facings and details all-over. Classic midi length (see sizing table) or custom length. Dress shown with a light petticoat - not included.

 

Style inspiration:

Paired with pearl jewelry,  floral hat "Rose"

 

 

M A T E R I A L  &  C A R E

 

100% Cotton. Lining: 100% Cotton.

 

All hand-blocked fabrics have been pre-washed. Professional clean or gentle handwash 30°C. Do not bleach. Do not tumble dry. Iron medium heat. Don’t use too much steam. Let fully dry after steaming. Always wash with zipper closed.

 

* Tiny irregularities like sprinkles, overlappings in the pattern and color fusing are what makes these fabrics so charismatic, authentic to vintage and demonstrate the individuality of each yard of these hand-blocked fabrics made by experienced artisans in India.

 

 

C U S T O M I Z E   Y O U R   D R E S S

 

Available customization for this design:

Custom skirt length (waist to hem max 83cm). Please specify measurement(s) in "note to seller" section during checkout.

Custom bodice Length (for very tall or short clients). Please specify measurement(s) in "note to seller" section during checkout.

Custom waist. Please specify measurement(s) in "note to seller" section during checkout.

 

 

S I Z E  &  F I T

 

The fabric has no stretch. Please note: The measurements stated in the table below are the measurements of the finished, fitted garment.

Which size to choose depends on whether your prefer a more loose or close fit. Please choose your dress size by your bust size. The waist size can be customized if needed (choose from customization list).

 

The sizes listed refer to your bust size. A size 36 has a final garment measurement of 36,5" in the bust. This means = best fit for a max bust measurement of 36" + 0,5" wiggle room.  If you have a bust of 36,5" you may size up if you do not prefer a snug fit.

 

Made-to-measure: Manufactured according to your individual measurements. After checkout please specify your measurements via the ´Submit your measurements´ (immediately or later).

 


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32 34 36 38

40

42

44

    cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch cm inch
  BUST 83 32,5 88 34,5 93 36,5 98 38,5 103 40,5  108 42,5 113 44,5
 

WAIST

Customization available

64 25 68 26,5 72 28 77 30 82 32  88 34,5 94 37
  HIPS free
 

LENGTH

(WAIST TO HEM)

Customization available for free

74 29 74 29 78 30,5 78 30,5 78 30,5  78 30,5 78 30,5

 

 

Forget. Off. The. Rack.

 

PRETTIE LANES is an independent one-woman fashion & costume design house, founded by Franziska Schlupski. It specializes in 1940s and 1950s inspired garments with an era authentic look and feel, blending heritage tailoring with a bespoke fit. The limited editions are expertly tailored from mindful materials in Switzerland, using finest mid-century sewing and construction techniques. Luxury garments that honor your style and values. Worldwide flatrate shipping. 

 

 

From Day Wear & Hats to Festive Attire, Custom Designs and Couture Gowns, PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size. The original since 2015, dressing clients in - to date - more than 49 countries. Worldwide flatrate shipping from Switzerland, tracked & insured.

 

 

Limited

editions


Away from mass production and sameness - PRETTIE LANES luxury fashion designs are sold in limited editions only. Once a design sells out, it’s truly gone - adding and honoring value & specialty of every piece. A promise - not a marketing stunt. Following a sustainable, made-to-order policy, you can purchase your very own PRETTIE LANES exclusively via this online boutique.

 

 


swiss

handmade


Environmentally conscious, designs are handmade to order from era accurate, plastic/ polyester free, bio degradable fabrics and durable materials in PRETTIE LANES' atelier in canton Glarus, Switzerland. The in-house pattern creation and size customization options will make it easy for you to order your individual size without(!) the nowadays commonly used plastic based stretch fibers necessary to ‚fit in‘. Ethically manufactured, slow fashion without any surplus produced.

 

 


period

authentic


PRETTIE LANES offers the new, traditionally fashioned alternative to true vintage in your size - the original since 2015. All designs are manufactured using finest, historically accurate sewing and construction techniques as well as period accurate materials, creating that signature vintage look & feel emphasized by a generous amount of hand-stitched details - a luxury component all PRETTIE LANES originals feature.

 

 


size

inclusive


The in-house design and manufacturing process at PRETTIE LANES allow for customized designs as well as customized sizing- so your dress fits you, not the rack. Choose a custom waist, a custom bodice length, a custom skirt length or go for a full made-to-measure. Body positivity is one of the core values of this company that cherishes and serves clients of all shapes and sizes around the globe. Wear the confidence you deserve with custom tailored garments hugging your curves through expert craftmanship - not Spandex. 


 

 

small

business


Welcome to one of the smallest „fashion houses“ in the world! PRETTIE LANES is an independent one-woman business with the designer & founder Franziska Schlupski caring about each process on her own- from the design & pattern creation to sourcing materials, manufacturing each garment, marketing & more. Till to date, PRETTIE LANES dresses clients in more than 49 countries worldwide with ethically made, slow fashion. Built by one woman. Inspiring confidence across continents.

 

 



responsibility


PRETTIE LANES fashion designs are ethically tailored in Switzerland on a sustainable, made-to-order basis to sync supply and demand in an industry in which garment waste remains one of the major problems. PRETTIE LANES manufactures with highest quality standards and uses plastic free, renewable raw material based, recyclable and bio-degradable fabrics whenever possible to avoid harmful plastics. All orders are packed plastic-free in fully bio-degradable and recyclable materials.



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payment


LAYAWAY is available for orders (order value) from 500,- Swiss Franc.

 

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shipping & returns


WORLDWIDE FLATRATE SHIPPING, tracked & insured from Switzerland. 11,-CHF within Switzerland. 38,-CHF Rest of the world. Free shipping from 700,- CHF.

 

SHARE & CARE

Wish to add to an existing order and save shipping costs?

Use code "BUNDLE" for international orders and code "BUNDLE-CH" at checkout for Swiss orders and the shipping flatrate will automatically be deducted from your order and everything will ship together with your existing order.

 

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