Aino tiered minidress product image (primary)
Sleeveless red tiered minidress with a scooped neckline and gathered horizontal tiers that create a flared, voluminous hem. Fabric appears lightweight with visible seam lines at each tier.

Cecilie Bahnsen

Aino Tiered Minidress

CA$299.95CAD
Out of Stock

The Aino Tiered Minidress is a sleeveless, red minidress with a cropped, A-line silhouette and multiple gathered tiers. Constructed from crisp polyamide faille, it features an adjustable drawstring collar, an empire seam, and a decorative flower-shaped button. The dress measures 32.75 inches (83 cm) from the top of the shoulder and is handcrafted in Europe.

Material
crisp polyamide faille
Gender
female
Style
streetwear, romantic, minimal, utilitarian, scandinavian, cropped
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Size

68101214

Specifications

A cropped, voluminous tiered minidress with an adjustable drawstring collar and romantic Scandinavian street-couture style.

Adjustable drawstring neckline, layered tiered design, straight fit, handcrafted in Europe, polyamide faille fabric with structure and sheerness.

Material
crisp polyamide faille
Style
streetwear, romantic, minimal, utilitarian, scandinavian, cropped
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses

Additional Attributes

  • cropped, voluminous silhouette
  • charming layered design
  • adjustable drawstring collar for neckline gathering
  • eclectic utilitarian Scandinavian street-couture style
  • crisp polyamide faille fabric
  • straight fit
  • handcrafted in Europe using traditional practices
  • assertive volume and ruffles
  • rich material structure and texture
  • fascinating sheerness
  • romantic minimalism
  • poetic character

Product Insights

The Cecilie Bahnsen Aino Tiered Minidress, handcrafted in Latvia from a crisp polyamide faille that rustles and drapes fluidly, offers an adjustable drawstring neckline—inspired by the team's ribbon-tying habit—that the wearer cinches from a square to a gathered scoop, staying securely on shoulders but not off-shoulder. Its straight fit builds progressive A-line volume without clinging, while the fabric’s crease recovery and elasticity make it travel-friendly and durable, rebounding from packing wrinkles and resisting abrasion with airing between wears to hold shape. Subtle thermal retention suits cool venues, but the sheer, unlined dress requires a slip or nude undergarments for modesty and fabric protection. At 1195 CAD, the low-care, cost-per-wear promise contrasts with the necessary layering, embodying everyday couture that adapts across occasions and seasons.

Verified claims

Fabric
Ribbed weave: crisp, rustling, fluid-draping, easily gathered.
Durability
Crease-rebounds, resists abrasion; aired between wears to hold shape.
Warmth
Subtle thermal retention for comfort in cool venues or evenings.
Neckline
Drawstring neckline adjusts from square to gathered scoop, stays on shoulders.
Material
100% polyamide in a crisp faille weave holds neckline shape.
Design philosophy
Wearer personalizes neckline by cinching drawstring, reflecting brand's everyday couture.
Volumetric fit
Straight fit creates progressive A-line volume without clinging.
Sheerness
Sheer unlined dress needs slip or nude undergarments for modesty and fabric protection.
Care
The dress can be dry cleaned, gently hand washed, or aired between wears.
Construction quality
The dress is handcrafted in Latvia with small-team hand-cutting and sewing.
Production origin
Designed in a Copenhagen demi-couture atelier and constructed in Latvia.
Travel-friendly
Polyamide faille’s elasticity and crease recovery let it bounce back from packing wrinkles.
Versatility
Adjustable collar and polyamide warmth enable diverse occasions and seasons.
Cost per wear
At $299.95, durability and low care yield very low cost per wear.
Drawstring origin
Drawstring inspired by team tying ribbons while sewing and cycling.
Drawstring function
Drawstring adjusts neckline but not for off-shoulder wear.
Silhouette
Straight fit with clean front and tiered back volume, flattering all bodies.

Product record

Title
Aino Tiered Minidress
Brand
Cecilie Bahnsen
Price
1195 CAD
Availability
Out of stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Aino tiered minidress product image (primary)
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Product

Sleeveless red tiered minidress with a scooped neckline and gathered horizontal tiers that create a flared, voluminous hem. Fabric appears lightweight with visible seam lines at each tier.

  • SilhouetteA-line, short/tunic length with pronounced flare created by multiple gathered horizontal tiers.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high)
  • NecklineWide scooped neckline with narrow gathered trim around the edge.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.05 · w 0.50 · h 0.16 (high)
  • StrapsWide sleeveless shoulder straps that continue into the bodice without visible closures.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high)
  • Tier seamsVisible horizontal seam lines with gathered fabric at each seam forming four distinct tiers.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Hem movementLower hem flares outward and shows soft folds and movement; inner hem curve visible at front center.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceMatte, lightweight woven fabric with subtle surface wrinkles consistent with cotton or cotton-blend poplin.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium)
  • Model croppingImage shows the front of the dress on a model cropped from just below the mouth to mid-thigh; hands rest alongside the body and right hand is partially visible.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.95 (high)

Other

Studio shot with neutral light gray background, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows; image cropped to emphasize dress and upper legs.

  • BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a mild shadow under the flared hem and slight shadowing along the model's arms and torso.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (medium)
  • Image crop and framingFramed vertically to show torso and upper legs; top of model's head is cropped out of frame.

Colors

vivid red· main body#E3031C
Aino tiered minidress product image 2
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Product

Close-up of the dress bodice showing a scooped neckline with gathered fabric, wide shoulder straps, an empire seam with gathered skirt below, and a small flower-shaped decorative button with a loop at center front.

  • Neckline shapeWide scooped neckline with a narrow stitched facing and visible gathering along the neckline edge.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Shoulder strapsWide sleeveless shoulder straps formed from the same fabric as the bodice, with gathered stitching where the strap meets the neckline.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Empire seam and tiersHorizontal seam under the bust forming an empire waist; fabric below the seam is gathered into soft vertical folds forming the start of a tiered skirt.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.72 · h 0.22 (high)
  • Decorative button and loopSmall flower-shaped decorative button at center front just below the neckline with a narrow loop of cord hanging from it.
    1 regionx 0.47 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high)
  • Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a matte finish that shows soft creasing and subtle vertical fold lines in gathered areas.
    1 regionx 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (high)
  • Visible model skin and neckline fitPortion of model torso visible; dress sits close to the chest with gathering creating slight volume below the empire seam.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)

Other

Studio product shot cropped at the model neck and upper arms with a neutral light gray background and soft even lighting producing minimal shadow.

  • Shot compositionTight crop showing the upper torso from just below the chin to the upper skirt; arms are partially visible at the image edges.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundNeutral light gray seamless background with even studio lighting and no visible props.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse frontal lighting producing subtle, even highlights on the fabric and gentle shadows in the folds.

Colors

vivid red· main fabric#E41B2Ccoral red· decorative button#C98E6E
Aino tiered minidress product image 3
03

Product

Rear view of a sleeveless, multi-tiered short dress in a saturated red fabric on a model; visible gathered tier seams and a round neckline at the back.

  • View and fitBack (rear) view of the dress on a model, showing the upper back and skirt down to above the knees with a loose, A-line silhouette.
    1 regionx 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.86 (high)
  • NecklineShallow round neckline with a narrow stitched binding and slight gathered fabric at the neckline center back.
    1 regionx 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high)
  • ArmholesSleeveless cut with moderately wide armholes finished with narrow stitched edges; shoulder coverage is minimal.
    2 regionsx 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high)
  • Tiered skirt constructionMultiple horizontal tiers separated by stitched seam lines with gathered fabric at each seam producing voluminous flounces.
    1 regionx 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Seam detailVisible horizontal seam lines where tiers join; seams are narrow and create small, evenly distributed gathers.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high)
  • HemFull, slightly flared hem with a single-turned stitched finish, ending above the knees.
    1 regionx 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with a matte finish and subtle soft wrinkles where gathered; fabric appears lightweight but structured.
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high)
  • Visible model featuresModel's upper back, arms and braided hair are visible and partly frame the dress; skin shows against the dress but is not part of the product.
    3 regionsx 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.70 (high)

Other

Studio product shot showing the model from the back against a neutral light gray background with even studio lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped slightly above the head and near mid-thigh.

  • Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
    1 regionx 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high)
  • Crop and compositionImage framed to show the dress from the upper back down to above the knees; top of the model's head is cropped out.
  • Model hairLong, thin braids visible falling down the back and to the side of the neck.
    1 regionx 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)

Colors

bright red· main body#E40B24

Provenance

Merchant Link
https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/dresses/short/aino-tiered-minidress--21841-29826202?colourId=0
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