Nancy Stella Soto

V-neck button up, but different. In a substantial, loose linen. It's cropped, but what does that really mean on a shirt that's fairly oversized? We think it just means it's got an exaggerated boxy silhouette, with dropped shoulders, so fits well on many bodies. Elastic cuffs give a blouson effect on the sleeves. Wood buttons. 

Hemp is soft and sculptural. Here, the materials are shaped into a skirt that exaggerates and takes advantage of those qualities. It makes a powerful, but simple statement, the shape of this skirt. Could be worn simply with something like a t-shirt or sweatshirt, and still make a significant impact visually. Pair it with something louder and you've got a party. Rear center zip closure.

Exaggerated V-neck shirt dress, but different. In a substantial, loose linen. Elastic cuffs give a blouson effect on the sleeves, an important design element that is somehow complementary with the curved hems and oversized silhouette. Wood buttons. Comfortable, bright, unusual, impeccably. All of Nancy's hallmarks. 

An incredibly cool skirt. Avant-garde and easy to wear don't always reside harmoniously, but in this case, they do. It's a sculpture, really. Almost 3D (or is it flat?) in appearance thanks to its slightly bubbled bottom half, with hand-made pleats along the bottom that are ornamental, origami-inspired, beautifully weird, and inspired. Elastic waist for easy fit. 

NB: The pleats on this garment were made by hand. The fraying of the pleats is intentional and an integral part of the design. There are options to limit the fraying, such as commercial products Fray Check or Liquid Stitch.

Definitely one of the favorite dresses by Nancy Stella Soto to have graced these floors. Khaki and black make for a classic combination, as does this looong A-line silhouette. Hidden side seam pockets, and wooden button closure all down the back on a neat placket. Hand-made pleats adorn the sleeves, ornamental, origami-inspired, beautifully weird, and inspired.

NB: The pleats on this garment were made by hand. The fraying of the pleats is intentional and an integral part of the design. There are options to limit the fraying, such as commercial products Fray Check or Liquid Stitch.