Item 2022.7.3 - English Eccentrics Devoré Velvet Shirt

2022.7.3

English Eccentrics Devoré Velvet Shirt

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Semi sheer shirt made from a silk and rayon mix with a point collar. Shirt fastens at the front via eight buttons made from an iridescent, purple plastic. Each cuff fastens via a single button of an identical type. The devoré pattern is made up from diamonds of varying sizes that become stripes. and the pattern is somewhat irregular. The velvet portion of the devoré pattern is a dark purple and the sheer material portion of the fabric underneath is a paler purple. The shirt has a straight hem. There are no darts. There are slight gathers in the fabric at the shoulders.

Garment Label: Helen David / English Eccentrics / Made in England
Care Label: Velvet: 82% Rayon, 18% Silk / Dry Clean Only / P / Cool Iron / Do not bleach
Material: Rayon, Silk
Measurements: 61cm [Chest]; 71cm [Length]
Details: Semi sheer, oversized fit
Physical Condition: Good

Devoré is a fabric technique where chemicals are used to dissolve fibers to create a semi transparent pattern. This technique is particularly used on velvets.