{"product":{"catalog_id":"fec37e4f-b41e-48a0-9713-5b21ded2c002","is_eligible_search":true,"is_eligible_checkout":false,"item_id":"27fea6bf-e9b4-4870-af4f-ad63105dbb8e","title":"Openwork Lace Pencil Skirt","description":"This product is an openwork lace pencil skirt for women from the brand Rotate. It features a fitted silhouette, a hidden zipped side closure, and a layered design with an opaque viscose lining that ends above the knee, revealing a semi-sheer scalloped lace panel at the hem. The skirt is made from 100% recycled polyester lace with a 100% viscose lining, measures 26.25 inches (67 cm) in length, and is available in ecru/linen.","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302?colourId=0","brand":"Rotate","condition":"new","product_category":"women designer > bottoms > skirts","material":"Main material: 100% recycled polyester; Lining: 100% viscose","age_group":"adult","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","additional_image_urls":["https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A2_2.jpg","https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A3_2.jpg"],"images":[{"id":"img-1784702994294-0","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Openwork lace pencil skirt product image (primary)","position":1,"attributes":{"other":{"summary":"Studio front-on product shot on a neutral light grey background with a model wearing the skirt; soft even lighting and mild shadow under feet.","observations":[{"key":"Model and pose","kind":"feature","value":"Female model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides, knees slightly apart; head partially cropped at top.","regions":[{"x":0.18,"y":0,"width":0.64,"height":1,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Background","kind":"feature","value":"Even light grey seamless studio background filling the image.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Lighting and shadow","kind":"feature","value":"Soft, diffuse lighting with a subtle shadow beneath the model's feet on the floor.","regions":[{"x":0.35,"y":0.92,"width":0.3,"height":0.06,"confidence":"medium"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Occlusion","kind":"feature","value":"Upper edge of the skirt and waistband area are occluded by a voluminous blouse, preventing observation of closure or waistband details.","regions":[{"x":0.21,"y":0.28,"width":0.58,"height":0.1,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"colors":[{"name":"pale blush pink","part":"lace overlay","regions":[{"x":0.25,"y":0.42,"width":0.52,"height":0.36,"confidence":"high"},{"x":0.27,"y":0.62,"width":0.5,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Pale blush pink openwork lace with matte finish appearing uniform across the overlay.","estimated_hex":"#F0DCDC"},{"name":"nude rose","part":"inner lining","regions":[{"x":0.27,"y":0.46,"width":0.5,"height":0.18,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Opaque short lining in a slightly warmer nude-rose tone visible above the sheer lace panel.","estimated_hex":"#F6E7DE"}],"product":{"summary":"Front view of a knee-to-calf length pencil skirt made from openwork floral lace with a shorter opaque lining that leaves the lower lace panel semi-sheer; scalloped lace hem visible.","observations":[{"key":"Silhouette","kind":"feature","value":"Straight pencil skirt silhouette falling to mid-calf visible from the front.","regions":[{"x":0.21,"y":0.38,"width":0.58,"height":0.48,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Material and pattern","kind":"feature","value":"Openwork floral lace overlay with repeating large floral motifs and connecting netted sections visible across the skirt front.","regions":[{"x":0.25,"y":0.42,"width":0.52,"height":0.36,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Sheer lower panel","kind":"feature","value":"Lower portion of the skirt below the opaque lining is sheer lace, revealing the model's legs through the lace pattern.","regions":[{"x":0.27,"y":0.62,"width":0.5,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Lining length","kind":"feature","value":"Opaque lining ends above the knee, creating a visible two-tier effect with lace extending beyond the lining.","regions":[{"x":0.27,"y":0.46,"width":0.5,"height":0.18,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Hem detail","kind":"feature","value":"Scalloped lace hem with irregular floral outline at the skirt bottom.","regions":[{"x":0.27,"y":0.74,"width":0.5,"height":0.1,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Waistline coverage","kind":"feature","value":"Top of the skirt is partially obscured by an overhanging blouse, so the waistband is not visible.","regions":[{"x":0.21,"y":0.31,"width":0.58,"height":0.12,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"packaging":{"observations":[]},"schema_version":2,"coordinate_space":{"units":"normalized","origin":"top_left"}},"variant_ids":["4601144","4601145","4601146","4601147","4601148"]},{"id":"img-1784702994294-1","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A2_2.jpg","alt_text":"Openwork lace pencil skirt product image 2","position":2,"attributes":{"other":{"summary":"Studio product shot showing a model from waist to feet against a neutral light-gray background; model wears a white ribbed sleeveless top and gold strappy sandals. Even studio lighting with soft shadow on the floor to the right.","observations":[{"key":"Model styling","kind":"feature","value":"Model is wearing a white ribbed sleeveless top tucked into the skirt; hands rest at sides with fingers visible.","regions":[{"x":0.28,"y":0.02,"width":0.44,"height":0.16,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Footwear (prop)","kind":"feature","value":"Gold metallic strappy open-toe heeled sandals visible on the model's feet; not part of the product being focused on.","regions":[{"x":0.3,"y":0.74,"width":0.4,"height":0.18,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Background and lighting","kind":"feature","value":"Even neutral light-gray studio background with soft directional lighting producing a faint shadow on the floor to the right of the model.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Shot framing","kind":"feature","value":"Front-facing crop from just below the bust to the feet, centered on the skirt; image shows full frontal view of the skirt and legs.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"colors":[{"name":"pale blush pink","part":"lace overlay","regions":[{"x":0.18,"y":0.18,"width":0.64,"height":0.56,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Pale blush-pink openwork lace with a matte textured finish visible across the skirt surface.","sampled_hex":"#EADDDB","estimated_hex":"#F2DCDC"},{"name":"light nude pink","part":"inner lining","regions":[{"x":0.24,"y":0.4,"width":0.52,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Light nude-pink opaque lining beneath the lace that ends above the hem, providing contrast under the lace.","sampled_hex":"#F2E5E4","estimated_hex":"#F6E6E4"}],"product":{"summary":"A fitted knee-to-mid-calf length pencil skirt with a floral openwork lace overlay, inner lining that ends above the hem producing a semi-sheer lower lace panel, and a scalloped lace hem.","observations":[{"key":"Silhouette","kind":"feature","value":"Fitted pencil skirt silhouette that follows the front of the legs and falls to mid-calf.","regions":[{"x":0.15,"y":0.12,"width":0.7,"height":0.66,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Waistband","kind":"feature","value":"Narrow straight waistband that sits at the natural waist, covered by the same lace overlay.","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.12,"width":0.56,"height":0.06,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Lace overlay pattern","kind":"feature","value":"All-over floral openwork lace with repeating flower and leaf motifs; lace is denser above the knee and continues as a sheer panel below the knee.","regions":[{"x":0.18,"y":0.18,"width":0.64,"height":0.56,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Inner lining","kind":"feature","value":"Opaque lining that ends above the lower sheer lace section, producing a semi-sheer lower skirt from just above the knee to the scalloped hem.","regions":[{"x":0.18,"y":0.4,"width":0.64,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"},{"x":0.18,"y":0.6,"width":0.64,"height":0.2,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Hem detail","kind":"feature","value":"Scalloped lace hem with visible scallop contours and open lacework forming the bottom edge.","regions":[{"x":0.16,"y":0.64,"width":0.68,"height":0.18,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Fabric finish","kind":"feature","value":"Matte fabric lace overlay with textured raised embroidery forming the floral outlines; lining appears smooth and slightly satiny under the lace.","regions":[{"x":0.2,"y":0.2,"width":0.6,"height":0.48,"confidence":"medium"}],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"packaging":{"observations":[]},"schema_version":2,"coordinate_space":{"units":"normalized","origin":"top_left"}},"variant_ids":["4601144","4601145","4601146","4601147","4601148"]},{"id":"img-1784702994294-2","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A3_2.jpg","alt_text":"Openwork lace pencil skirt product image 3","position":3,"attributes":{"other":{"summary":"Studio shot showing a model standing on a neutral light-gray background with soft even lighting; gold heeled sandals are visible and the image is cropped from mid-torso to feet.","observations":[{"key":"Shot composition","kind":"feature","value":"Full-length rear studio shot cropped at the model's mid-torso and feet, centered framing with the skirt as the focal point.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Background and lighting","kind":"feature","value":"Smooth uniform light-gray background with diffuse lighting that produces minimal shadows and even color rendering.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Visible footwear","kind":"feature","value":"Model is wearing metallic gold low-heeled open-back sandals visible at the bottom of the frame; shoes are a prop not part of the product described.","regions":[{"x":0.35,"y":0.82,"width":0.3,"height":0.14,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Image quality","kind":"feature","value":"High-resolution photograph with clear texture detail and no visible motion blur.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"colors":[{"name":"pale blush pink","part":"lace overlay","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.18,"width":0.56,"height":0.66,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Sheer floral lace in a pale blush-pink tone with matte thread texture and small areas of translucency where the lace is open.","sampled_hex":"#E3B49C","estimated_hex":"#ECD6D4"},{"name":"nude pink lining","part":"inner lining","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.18,"width":0.56,"height":0.36,"confidence":"high"}],"subject":"product","description":"Opaque smooth lining in a slightly warmer nude-pink shade that ends above the lace hem, visible through and beneath parts of the lace.","estimated_hex":"#F3D9D7"}],"product":{"summary":"Rear view of a knee-to-mid-calf pencil skirt with all-over floral openwork lace overlay and a shorter opaque lining, shown on a model from the waist down.","observations":[{"key":"Silhouette and view","kind":"feature","value":"Rear-facing straight pencil skirt falling below the knee to mid-calf, fitted through the hips with a narrow hemline and a centered back vent created by the lace overlay.","regions":[{"x":0.2,"y":0.18,"width":0.6,"height":0.66,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Outer material","kind":"feature","value":"Delicate floral openwork lace overlay with repeating large flower and leaf motifs and visible thread outlines creating semi-sheer areas.","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.18,"width":0.56,"height":0.6,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Lining","kind":"feature","value":"Opaque inner lining that ends above the lower lace panel, producing a sheer lace section at the skirt's hem.","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.18,"width":0.56,"height":0.36,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Hem detail","kind":"feature","value":"Lower portion of the skirt shows an unlined, scalloped lace hem with visible floral cutwork and a slight rear center slit formed by the lace pattern.","regions":[{"x":0.22,"y":0.52,"width":0.56,"height":0.32,"confidence":"high"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Waistband","kind":"feature","value":"Plain waistband covered by the same lace overlay without visible topstitching or zipper on the rear-facing side.","regions":[{"x":0.3,"y":0.18,"width":0.4,"height":0.06,"confidence":"medium"}],"evidence_status":"direct"},{"key":"Model interaction","kind":"feature","value":"Skirt is worn by a model; slight tension at the hips indicates a close fit but no visible external fasteners on the rear.","regions":[],"evidence_status":"direct"}]},"packaging":{"observations":[]},"schema_version":2,"coordinate_space":{"units":"normalized","origin":"top_left"}},"variant_ids":["4601144","4601145","4601146","4601147","4601148"]}],"price":"425 CAD","sale_price":"199.95 CAD","availability":"in_stock","listing_has_variations":"true","variants":[{"sku":"4601145","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302?colourId=14","image":{"id":"img-variant-4601145","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Openwork lace pencil skirt - Ecru/Linen - 38 variant image","position":1,"variant_ids":["4601145"]},"price":{"value":425,"currency":"CAD"},"title":"Openwork Lace Pencil Skirt - Ecru/linen - 38","option1":"Ecru/Linen","option2":"38","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","sale_price":{"value":199.95,"currency":"CAD"},"variant_id":"4601145","availability":"in_stock"},{"sku":"4601147","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302?colourId=14","image":{"id":"img-variant-4601147","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Openwork lace pencil skirt - Ecru/Linen - 42 variant image","position":2,"variant_ids":["4601147"]},"price":{"value":425,"currency":"CAD"},"title":"Openwork Lace Pencil Skirt - Ecru/linen - 42","option1":"Ecru/Linen","option2":"42","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","sale_price":{"value":199.95,"currency":"CAD"},"variant_id":"4601147","availability":"in_stock"},{"sku":"4601148","url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302?colourId=14","image":{"id":"img-variant-4601148","url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","alt_text":"Openwork lace pencil skirt - Ecru/Linen - 44 variant image","position":3,"variant_ids":["4601148"]},"price":{"value":425,"currency":"CAD"},"title":"Openwork Lace Pencil Skirt - Ecru/linen - 44","option1":"Ecru/Linen","option2":"44","image_url":"https://imagescdn.simons.ca/images/22430/29326302/14/A1_2.jpg","sale_price":{"value":199.95,"currency":"CAD"},"variant_id":"4601148","availability":"in_stock"}],"item_group_title":"Openwork Lace Pencil Skirt","size_system":"EU","gender":"female","shipping":"Free shipping on purchases of Can$75 or more for non-members. Shipping time 4-7 business days.","is_digital":"false","q_and_a":[{"a":"European size 38 corresponds to US size 6 or UK size 10. This pencil skirt has a fitted style, so it will be snug through the hips and waist, typical of pencil skirt silhouettes.","q":"What US/UK size does the European size 38 correspond to, and how does the skirt fit compared to typical sizing for pencil skirts?"},{"a":"The care instructions recommend hand washing, do not bleach, professional cleaning, do not tumble dry, and iron with or without steam. So both hand washing and dry cleaning are acceptable.","q":"What are the recommended care instructions for the recycled polyester lace and viscose lining? Is it dry clean only or hand washable?"},{"a":"The skirt is fully lined with a lightweight viscose lining in a tone-on-tone shade, so the openwork lace is backed by opaque fabric offering full coverage with no sheer areas.","q":"Does the viscose lining provide full coverage under the openwork lace, or are there any sheer areas on the skirt?"},{"a":"The lace fabric has minimal stretch, typical of openwork lace, and the viscose lining adds slight flexibility. The fitted pencil silhouette allows comfortable sitting and movement, though it is snug, as expected for a pencil skirt.","q":"Does the lace fabric have any stretch or give, and is the skirt comfortable for sitting or moving in a fitted pencil silhouette?"},{"a":"The color 'Ecru/Linen' indicates a tonal pairing: the lace is ecru (a warm off-white/beige) and the lining is linen-toned, creating a subtle layered effect as described in the product details.","q":"The color is listed as 'Ecru/Linen' — could you clarify the actual color appearance: is the lace ecru and the lining linen, or is it a solid color with tonal variations?"}],"target_countries":"US","canonical_url":"https://www.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302?colourId=0","deep_research":{"dimensions":{"lace_skirt_longevity":{"title":"How the lace holds up over time","entries":{"concealed_side_zipper":"The skirt uses a hidden side zipper instead of an exposed metal closure, removing the pull tab that routinely catches on adjacent garments, furniture, or the wearer’s own blouse when sitting — a chronic trigger for snags in tight pencil silhouettes that helps the lace overlay stay blemish-free.","full_viscose_lining_protection":"The skirt's dedicated tone-on-tone viscose lining functions as a continuous internal barrier that shields the openwork lace from the friction and oils of the wearer’s skin and the abrasive surfaces of chairs — this substantially reduces the internal snagging and pilling that typically degrades unlined lace skirts first, making the garment hold its surface quality longer."},"entry_quotes":{"concealed_side_zipper":[{"url":"https://darongtester.com/snagging-fabric-explained-what-it-is-causes-and-how-to-fix-a-snag-in-fabric/","quote":"For example, when you brush clothes through rough surfaces like Velcro, zippers, or coarse furniture, the tiny hooks or edges of such surfaces entangle with the loop or yarn of the fabric."},{"url":"https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Rotate/Womens-Openwork-Lace-Pencil-Skirt-Beige--40aa8b8f-d5ec-50ee-a728-b9e8b604c686/","quote":"Hidden zipped side closure"}],"full_viscose_lining_protection":[{"url":"https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Rotate/Womens-Openwork-Lace-Pencil-Skirt-Beige--40aa8b8f-d5ec-50ee-a728-b9e8b604c686/","quote":"Delicate openwork lace made from recycled polyester, with a lightweight lining of flowing viscose"},{"url":"https://www.jiangyinfiber.com/info/vulnerable-textures-which-fabrics-snag-the-ea-103272932.html","quote":"Lace Fabrics: Defined by a mesh-like structure woven from extremely fine yarns. The open-work weave is inherently loose, meaning the yarns at the mesh openings lack structural support and are easily snagged, leading to deformation or visible holes."}]},"entry_sources":{"concealed_side_zipper":["https://darongtester.com/snagging-fabric-explained-what-it-is-causes-and-how-to-fix-a-snag-in-fabric/","https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Rotate/Womens-Openwork-Lace-Pencil-Skirt-Beige--40aa8b8f-d5ec-50ee-a728-b9e8b604c686/"],"full_viscose_lining_protection":["https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Rotate/Womens-Openwork-Lace-Pencil-Skirt-Beige--40aa8b8f-d5ec-50ee-a728-b9e8b604c686/","https://www.jiangyinfiber.com/info/vulnerable-textures-which-fabrics-snag-the-ea-103272932.html"]}},"viscose_lining_comfort":{"title":"How the viscose lining improves comfort","entries":{"breathable_cellulosic_weave":"The viscose lining’s structure allows significantly higher airflow than a typical polyester lining, preventing the heat accumulation and clamminess that can plague close-fitting garments — so the skirt stays comfortable even indoors under lights.","12_moisture_absorption_capacity":"Viscose can absorb up to 12% of its weight in water without feeling damp, actively pulling sweat away from the skin and keeping the wearer dry — a critical asset in a close-fitting lace skirt that might otherwise become clingy during a warm evening event.","fluid_drape_preserves_silhouette":"Unlike stiffer synthetic linings that can disrupt a garment’s line, viscose has a liquid-like drape that moves with the body and the outer lace, preserving the sharp, clean pencil silhouette without adding bulk or stiffness when sitting or walking.","natural_anti_static_and_anti_cling":"Because viscose is a cellulose-based natural fiber, it is inherently absorbent and anti-static, preventing the lining from gripping tights or causing the skirt to ride up during wear — a notorious problem with synthetic linings in fitted pencil silhouettes.","silk_like_hand_feel_at_accessible_price":"Viscose’s fine filaments create a cool, smooth, almost silk-like surface against the skin, which together with its subtle sheen delivers a tactile luxury feeling when slipping the skirt on — a quality that elevates the garment beyond what its price tag might suggest.","lightweight_spring_summer_weight_100_g_m":"The lining is specified as 'lightweight,' aligning with the 80–120 g/m² grade recommended for warm-weather garments — meaning it provides opaque coverage without adding heat-trapping bulk, keeping the skirt airy and season-appropriate."},"entry_quotes":{"breathable_cellulosic_weave":[{"url":"https://www.arcusag.com/what-is-viscose-lining-and-when-should-you-use-it/","quote":"Viscose can absorb moisture better than polyester, which often makes it feel more breathable in everyday wear."}],"12_moisture_absorption_capacity":[{"url":"https://www.yjtex.com/news/industry-news/viscose-lining-fabric-vs-polyester-lining-comfort-durability-and-application.html","quote":"It can absorb up to 12% of its weight in water without feeling damp, reducing discomfort during wear."}],"fluid_drape_preserves_silhouette":[{"url":"https://www.arcusag.com/what-is-viscose-lining-and-when-should-you-use-it/","quote":"Viscose is known for fluid drape. As a lining, that means it can move with the outer fabric instead of fighting it."}],"natural_anti_static_and_anti_cling":[{"url":"https://wendyward.wordpress.com/wendys-book/wendys-book-extras/","quote":"natural fibers are absorbent, meaning they won’t be static; an important quality for linings, as you don’t want the lining to simply “stick” to your legs."}],"silk_like_hand_feel_at_accessible_price":[{"url":"https://sino-silk.com/viscose-vs-polyester/","quote":"Its texture is soft and smooth, with an elegant appearance and a subtle sheen. The fine, silky filaments are woven into fabrics that feel cool to the touch and drape fluidly."},{"url":"https://www.arcusag.com/what-is-viscose-lining-and-when-should-you-use-it/","quote":"One of the biggest reasons designers choose viscose lining is its soft hand feel. It is smoother and cooler than many low-cost synthetic linings, which can help a garment feel more premium when the customer tries it on."}],"lightweight_spring_summer_weight_100_g_m":[{"url":"https://www.tansilk.com/choosing-viscose-lining-fabric-to-enhance-garment-comfort","quote":"For light weight clothing during Spring and Summer such as dresses and thin jackets, a thinner lighter viscose lining easily works. A fabric of lower gram weight such as 80-120 g/m² ensures bulkliness is not added so the wearer remains light and cool."}]},"entry_sources":{"breathable_cellulosic_weave":["https://www.arcusag.com/what-is-viscose-lining-and-when-should-you-use-it/"],"12_moisture_absorption_capacity":["https://www.yjtex.com/news/industry-news/viscose-lining-fabric-vs-polyester-lining-comfort-durability-and-application.html"],"fluid_drape_preserves_silhouette":["https://www.arcusag.com/what-is-viscose-lining-and-when-should-you-use-it/"],"natural_anti_static_and_anti_cling":["https://wendyward.wordpress.com/wendys-book/wendys-book-extras/"],"silk_like_hand_feel_at_accessible_price":["https://sino-silk.com/viscose-vs-polyester/","https://www.arcusag.com/what-is-viscose-lining-and-when-should-you-use-it/"],"lightweight_spring_summer_weight_100_g_m":["https://www.tansilk.com/choosing-viscose-lining-fabric-to-enhance-garment-comfort"]}},"designer_lace_skirt_value":{"title":"Price and value compared to other designer options","entries":{"black_colorway_price_anchor":"The black Pre Fall 26.3 iteration of this lace pencil skirt holds firm at 2,200 DKK (~$440 CAD) on Rotate's site — more than double the Ecru/Linen version's current sale price — yet both share the same 100% recycled polyester lace and fitted silhouette, so choosing the seasonal Ecru/Linen over the core black represents a 50%+ saving for an essentially equivalent design in a lighter tone.","lined_vs_unlined_construction":"Rotate's Spring '26 unlined lace midi pencil skirt (Moda Operandi, $370 USD) omitted lining for a sheerer aesthetic, while this Ecru/Linen version includes a full viscose lining that provides opaque coverage and a more office-appropriate finish at a comparable original price point, making it a functionally upgraded option for professional or daytime wear."},"entry_quotes":{"black_colorway_price_anchor":[{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-black.html","quote":"2.200,00 DKK"},{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-black.html","quote":"Season: Pre Fall 26.3"},{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-black.html","quote":"Composition 1: 100% POLYESTER (RECYCLED)"}],"lined_vs_unlined_construction":[{"url":"https://www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/rotate/lace-midi-pencil-skirt/712165","quote":"Unlined"},{"url":"https://www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/rotate/lace-midi-pencil-skirt/712165","quote":"$370"},{"url":"https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Rotate/Womens-Openwork-Lace-Pencil-Skirt-Beige--40aa8b8f-d5ec-50ee-a728-b9e8b604c686/","quote":"with a lightweight lining of flowing viscose"}]},"entry_sources":{"black_colorway_price_anchor":["https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-black.html"],"lined_vs_unlined_construction":["https://www.modaoperandi.com/women/p/rotate/lace-midi-pencil-skirt/712165","https://www.stylight.ca/Item/Rotate/Womens-Openwork-Lace-Pencil-Skirt-Beige--40aa8b8f-d5ec-50ee-a728-b9e8b604c686/"]}},"rotate_copenhagen_aesthetic":{"title":"Rotate's Copenhagen design and brand story","entries":{"b_corp_scored_88_9_recycled_lace":"The openwork lace on this skirt is 100% recycled polyester, and Rotate as a brand holds B Corp certification with a score of 88.9 across governance, workers, community, environment, and customers—a rare accreditation for a party-wear label that means the skirt's romance comes with verified, third-party accountability on sustainability.","the_arne_aksel_curtain_moodboard":"For the SS26 collection that includes this skirt, Rotate's founders drew inspiration from the soft light filtering through sheer Danish curtains—specifically those by local maker Arne Aksel—which explains why the lace's layered transparency and cream palette read as an ambient, glow-y femininity rather than overt exposure, a distinctly Copenhagen interplay of texture and light.","ss26_2_1970s_softening_80s_departure":"This skirt falls within Rotate's Spring Summer 26.2 season, a collection that deliberately replaced the brand's signature 1980s sequins and sharp shoulders with a softer, 1970s-inflected sensuality—think scalloped edges, pastel daisies, and chiffon—so the pencil silhouette here leans less corporate and more the easy elegance of a '70s cool girl, still unmistakably Rotate.","elevated_contemporary_price_philosophy":"Priced originally at $425 CAD, the skirt embodies Rotate's 'elevated contemporary' positioning—a pricing sweet spot that founders Jeanette Madsen and Thora Valdimarsdottir, themselves former fashion editors, insisted on to make high-glamour, occasion-worthy design financially attainable, directly filling a gap they saw between high-street and luxury.","from_seven_dresses_to_450_retailers_a_wardrobe_tested_aesthetic":"Starting with just seven dresses in 2018, Rotate has expanded to over 450 global stockists and a 75% sales increase in 2022—growth built by designing for the real-life wardrobes of founders Madsen and Valdimarsdottir and their peers; this pencil skirt thus benefits from the editing eye of women who have consistently proven they can anticipate what the 'Rotate girl' wants to wear next."},"entry_quotes":{"b_corp_scored_88_9_recycled_lace":[{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/rotate-b-corp-certification","quote":"With a strong score of 88.9 points in the areas of: Governance, Workers, Community, Environment and Customers, we are one of few global fashion houses to boast this prestigious sustainability certification."},{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html","quote":"Composition 1: 100% Polyester (Recycled)"}],"the_arne_aksel_curtain_moodboard":[{"url":"https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/rotate-birger-chirstensen-copenhagen-fashion-week-ss26","quote":"Also on the moodboard: curtains. Specifically, those impossibly light, sheer curtains that let the light in just so (like the ones favoured by Danish taste-makers, courtesy of local curtain aficionado Arne Aksel)."},{"url":"https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/rotate-birger-chirstensen-copenhagen-fashion-week-ss26","quote":"As the light passes through them, it creates a certain softness – a glow – that plays beautifully with the garments."}],"ss26_2_1970s_softening_80s_departure":[{"url":"https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/rotate-birger-chirstensen-copenhagen-fashion-week-ss26","quote":"For spring/summer ‘26, Rotate rewinds to the free-spirited 1970s, trading in its usual ‘80s glamour for a softer, sheerer kind of sexy."},{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html","quote":"Season: Spring Summer 26.2"}],"elevated_contemporary_price_philosophy":[{"url":"https://coveti.com/who-is-rotate-birger-christensen/","quote":"ROTATE is best described as elevated contemporary. The design language is high-glamour and the fabrications lean on sequins, beading, and leather, but the pricing is built to be reachable."},{"url":"https://www.thezoereport.com/p/rotate-birger-christensens-fall-2020-collection-review-its-a-party-youre-invited-21767639","quote":"ROTATE Birger Christensen has really grown to come a very attainable brand, like we had in mind. It was super important to us that people should be able to afford what we make because that’s what we felt was missing from the fashion scene."}],"from_seven_dresses_to_450_retailers_a_wardrobe_tested_aesthetic":[{"url":"https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/rotate-birger-christensen-copenhagen-fashion-week","quote":"We started out with seven dresses"},{"url":"https://www.vogue.com/article/how-rotate-became-one-of-scandinavias-fastest-growing-labels","quote":"stocked at 450 retailers including Browns, Net-a-Porter, Mytheresa, Bergdorf Goodman and Printemps"}]},"entry_sources":{"b_corp_scored_88_9_recycled_lace":["https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/rotate-b-corp-certification","https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html"],"the_arne_aksel_curtain_moodboard":["https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/rotate-birger-chirstensen-copenhagen-fashion-week-ss26"],"ss26_2_1970s_softening_80s_departure":["https://www.voguescandinavia.com/articles/rotate-birger-chirstensen-copenhagen-fashion-week-ss26","https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html"],"elevated_contemporary_price_philosophy":["https://coveti.com/who-is-rotate-birger-christensen/","https://www.thezoereport.com/p/rotate-birger-christensens-fall-2020-collection-review-its-a-party-youre-invited-21767639"],"from_seven_dresses_to_450_retailers_a_wardrobe_tested_aesthetic":["https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/rotate-birger-christensen-copenhagen-fashion-week","https://www.vogue.com/article/how-rotate-became-one-of-scandinavias-fastest-growing-labels"]}},"recycled_openwork_lace_qualities":{"title":"The recycled lace fabric and its benefits","entries":{"simons_vision_eco_label":"The skirt carries Simons’ Vision label, which requires a circular production process or at least 50% reduced-impact materials — an independent threshold that confirms the lace’s sustainability claims go beyond the typical marketing tag and meet a verifiable standard.","carbon_footprint_savings":"The skirt’s lace benefits from the 45–78% lower carbon footprint that mechanically recycled polyester achieves over virgin polyester (cradle-to-gate, EF 3.1 dataset), placing it among the genuinely reduced-impact options for a buyer tracking fashion’s carbon math.","preferred_viscose_lining":"Rotate uses a 100% viscose lining labeled ‘Preferred’, which indicates a viscose sourced with lower environmental impact — typically from certified sustainable wood pulp — pairing a plant-based, breathable interior with the recycled polyester shell for a more considered material story.","all_over_floral_lace_pattern":"The Rotate official page specifies an ‘all-over floral-inspired pattern’ in the lace, a detail that goes beyond the Simons listing and signals a romantic, textural dimension that reads as intentional design rather than generic openwork.","100_recycled_polyester_composition":"The Rotate brand site lists the lace as 100% recycled polyester, meaning the openwork fabric is derived from post-consumer PET waste instead of virgin petroleum — a material decision that diverts plastic from landfills and reduces resource extraction for a garment that reads as delicate rather than eco-austere."},"entry_quotes":{"carbon_footprint_savings":[{"url":"https://cyrcid.com/en/blog/the-real-footprint-of-recycled-polyester","quote":"Mechanically recycled polyester typically carries a 45 to 78 percent lower carbon footprint than virgin polyester"}],"preferred_viscose_lining":[{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html","quote":"Lining: 100% Viscose (Preferred)"}],"all_over_floral_lace_pattern":[{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html","quote":"The skirt is crafted in lace with an all-over floral-inspired pattern"}],"100_recycled_polyester_composition":[{"url":"https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html","quote":"Composition 1: 100% Polyester (Recycled)"}]},"entry_sources":{"carbon_footprint_savings":["https://cyrcid.com/en/blog/the-real-footprint-of-recycled-polyester"],"preferred_viscose_lining":["https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html"],"all_over_floral_lace_pattern":["https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html"],"100_recycled_polyester_composition":["https://www.rotatebirgerchristensen.com/lace-midi-pencil-skirt-cream.html"]}}}},"handle":"openwork-lace-pencil-skirt-22430-29326302","storefront_path":"/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302","storefront_url":"https://ai.simons.ca/en/women-designer/bottoms/skirts/openwork-lace-pencil-skirt--22430-29326302"}}