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The minute you put it on, you get a look that works for several different occasions."},{"url":"https://www.fzine.com/fashion/han-chong-self-portrait-interview","quote":"Whenever we design, we always make sure every piece serves the wearer in multiple ways and makes her life easier because women have so many roles today."}],"chong_s_never_guided_by_trends_design_principle":[{"url":"https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a39021377/han-chong-self-portrait/","quote":"One key principle in my approach to design is that I am never guided by trends – and in some ways, I think this has meant that I’ve been able to create collections that are more timeless by default."},{"url":"https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a39021377/han-chong-self-portrait/","quote":"Timeless for me means a piece that defies a particular moment in time and can be worn again and again over the years, never feeling outdated."}],"han_chong_s_elevation_of_knits_into_occasion_dressing":[{"url":"https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/feature/irina-shayk-self-portrait-resort-campaign-1234983288/","quote":"I also wanted to elevate our knitwear offering. This season, I introduced them in a more occasional dressing way. So they feel super sexy but still super comfortable to wear, whether it’s on the street or during evening times"}],"pioneer_of_the_contemporary_accessible_luxury_segment":[{"url":"https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a39021377/han-chong-self-portrait/","quote":"The dress – dubbed “an era-defining piece of clothing” by The Guardian at the time – put Self-Portrait on the map and helped to kickstart the mid-range designer market, which continues to boom to this day."},{"url":"https://www.fzine.com/fashion/han-chong-self-portrait-interview","quote":"For Spring Summer 2025, the most affordable piece is a slightly sheer (read: sexy) short‐sleeve knit top with a high collar that’s cute worn layered or as is, going for $380, while on the other end of the price spectrum is a $1,120 sharp pinstripe blazer with rhinestones all over that can also be styled as a dress"},{"url":"https://www.self-portrait.com/pages/about-us","quote":"Self-portrait was established in 2013 by Han Chong in London, with a creative vision to make beautiful design accessible to all women."}],"central_saint_martins_training_and_venice_biennale_artistry":[{"url":"https://www.self-portrait.com/pages/about-us","quote":"Having trained at Central Saint Martins, the Malaysian-born designer unites a refined aesthetic with a deft understanding of structure and materials"},{"url":"https://www.self-portrait.com/pages/about-us","quote":"Previously exhibited at the Venice Biennale as an artist"}]},"entry_sources":{"the_make_her_life_easier_knit_dress_philosophy":["https://www.fzine.com/fashion/han-chong-self-portrait-interview"],"chong_s_never_guided_by_trends_design_principle":["https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a39021377/han-chong-self-portrait/"],"han_chong_s_elevation_of_knits_into_occasion_dressing":["https://wwd.com/fashion-news/fashion-scoops/feature/irina-shayk-self-portrait-resort-campaign-1234983288/"],"pioneer_of_the_contemporary_accessible_luxury_segment":["https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/a39021377/han-chong-self-portrait/","https://www.fzine.com/fashion/han-chong-self-portrait-interview","https://www.self-portrait.com/pages/about-us"],"central_saint_martins_training_and_venice_biennale_artistry":["https://www.self-portrait.com/pages/about-us"]}},"pointelle_knit_properties":{"title":"Pointelle knit texture and breathability","entries":{"unlined_sheerness":"Because this dress is constructed without a lining, the openwork pointelle knit creates a subtle semi-sheer effect—less revealing in Navy than in lighter shades, but still presenting a glimpse of skin under direct light, which invites a tonal slip or seamless nude undergarment for those wanting full coverage while preserving the dress's romantic, vintage-informed aesthetic.","openwork_construction":"Pointelle is engineered on double-knit machines with tuck and miss stitches that create tiny, connected eyelets without breaking the yarn, yielding an openwork fabric that is breathable, stable, and far less prone to runs than traditional lace—meaning this unlined midi dress will stay airy and intact through a full day of wear.","vintage_textile_heritage":"Pointelle first gained popularity in mid-20th-century European mills as a breathable alternative for infant clothing, and that lineage now gives this dress a nostalgic quality that aligns with Self-Portrait's feminine, romantic code—the delicate geometric openwork adds surface texture without bulk, so the fabric moves with a soft, liquid drape rather than clinging.","built_in_temperature_regulation":"The thousands of micro-openings in the pointelle structure create a natural ventilation system that prevents overheating, making this full-coverage midi unexpectedly cool for summer weddings, garden parties, or stuffy indoor venues where a solid cotton knit would feel clammy."},"entry_quotes":{"unlined_sheerness":[{"url":"https://www.transformfabrics.com/product-page/knitted-pointelle-jersey-navy","quote":"Transparency note: Lighter colours of pointelle can be slightly sheer. Layer over a vest/slip or choose nude underlayers."}],"openwork_construction":[{"url":"https://purafabric.com/pointelle-fabric-creating-light-and-airy-designs-with-a-textured-touch/","quote":"The magic happens at the machine level: a double-knit setup with tuck and miss stitches pulls loops to one side, forming those signature little “windows” without cutting the yarn."}],"vintage_textile_heritage":[{"url":"https://purafabric.com/pointelle-fabric-creating-light-and-airy-designs-with-a-textured-touch/","quote":"Back in mid-century European mills, this fabric emerged as a way to add visual interest to basic knits without compromising wearability."}],"built_in_temperature_regulation":[{"url":"https://www.bouxavenue.com/us/the-avenue/inspiration/guide-to-pointelle.html","quote":"The openwork design allows air to circulate, keeping you cool and comfy through warmer nights."}]},"entry_sources":{"unlined_sheerness":["https://www.transformfabrics.com/product-page/knitted-pointelle-jersey-navy"],"openwork_construction":["https://purafabric.com/pointelle-fabric-creating-light-and-airy-designs-with-a-textured-touch/"],"vintage_textile_heritage":["https://purafabric.com/pointelle-fabric-creating-light-and-airy-designs-with-a-textured-touch/"],"built_in_temperature_regulation":["https://www.bouxavenue.com/us/the-avenue/inspiration/guide-to-pointelle.html"]}},"fit_stretch_and_silhouette":{"title":"Fit, stretch, and the belted silhouette","entries":{"pointelle_weave":"The pointelle knit, an openwork pattern with small eyelets, naturally offers more flexibility than a dense jersey, which means the dress hugs without pulling — echoed by the brand's description of it as 'ultra-comfortable.'","removable_rigid_belt":"The included belt is described as 'rigid' in the product detail, meaning it creates a sharp waist definition when cinched, but removing it immediately relaxes the dress into a softer column shape — useful for varying formality or comfort through the day.","knit_dress_sizing_exception":"Self-Portrait's knit dresses, identified by letter sizing (XS to L) rather than numbers, are widely recognized as the forgiving outlier in a brand where most styles run small — stylist guidance explicitly says 'no need to size up here' for knitwear."},"entry_quotes":{"knit_dress_sizing_exception":[{"url":"https://www.tellar.co.uk/what-is-sizing-like-at-self-portrait","quote":"Knitwear and casual pieces — Self Portrait has expanded into more relaxed knitwear and casual styles in recent seasons, and these typically run true to size with a slightly relaxed fit. No need to size up here."}]},"entry_sources":{"knit_dress_sizing_exception":["https://www.tellar.co.uk/what-is-sizing-like-at-self-portrait"]}}}},"handle":"pointelle-knit-midi-dress-12333-29826304","storefront_path":"/en/women-designer/dresses/midi/pointelle-knit-midi-dress--12333-29826304","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-designer/dresses/midi/pointelle-knit-midi-dress--12333-29826304"}}