
Cecilie Bahnsen
Aino Tiered Minidress
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
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- 01

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 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - NecklineWide scooped neckline with narrow gathered trim around the edge.
1 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- SilhouetteA-line, short/tunic length with pronounced flare created by multiple gathered horizontal tiers.
- 02

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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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- Neckline shapeWide scooped neckline with a narrow stitched facing and visible gathering along the neckline edge.
- 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 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 regions
x 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 region
x 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 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
bright red· main body#E40B24- 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.