William Morris Off-Shoulder Dress “Marigold 1875”

Description

With a beautifully ruffled neckline, you will look effortless in the William Morris Off-Shoulder Dress “Marigold 1875”. Sheer chiffon is adorned with smocked detailing, a ruffled hem, and topped off with an adjustable belted waist tie detail.

• Lightweight, flowy fabric
• Ruffled off-shoulder neckline
• Adjustable belted waist tie
• Fully lined
• Printed, cut, and handmade
• Relaxed body, defined waist
• Hits a few inches above knee
• Length, size Small: 30″
• Measurements vary, +/- 1″ per size
• Model is 5’11” wearing size XS
• Model’s dress size is 2
• Machine wash cold, tumble dry low
• 100% Polyester, Chiffon
• Fabric weight: 5.60 oz/yd² (190g/m²)
• Estimated delivery: 15-30 business days

William Morris was born in 1834, outside London, into a wealthy family. He graduated in theology at the University of Oxford, but did not pursue an ecclesiastical career, opting for art. After experimenting with architecture and painting, he ended up settling on the so-called minor arts. The decorative arts firm Morris, Marshall, Faulkner & Co., formed in 1861 with the collaboration of a few friends, painters and architects, was a key element in the late 19th century design and decorative arts revolution, whose repercussions were felt in Europe and the USA. In addition to being a designer, Morris sought to disseminate his theory of art through essays and above all through a large number of conferences. He dedicated himself with great commitment to the protection of the natural and built heritage, highlighting, in this context, his role in the foundation of the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings. His enthusiasm and dynamism exhausted him prematurely: he died in 1896, aged 62.