THE EMMA SKIRT: ONE PIECE, INFINITE INTERPRETATIONS

Architecture That Adapts

The Emma skirt is defined by structure—an A-line silhouette, knee-length, with four box pleats that create movement without losing form. Crafted from a mikado blend of 60% wool and 40% silk, the fabric holds its shape with a structured hand that maintains clean lines throughout wear.

This is intentional design: a piece built to last, made to be reinterpreted.

What follows are three ways the Emma transforms—not through trend, but through balance.

Soft Contrast: The Emma with Knitwear

The Emma skirt styled with the Chris alpaca knit—softness against structure.

Finding Balance Between Structure and Ease

Pair the Emma with the Chris alpaca knit, and something shifts.

The structure of the pleats meets the weight and softness of alpaca—creating a contrast that feels effortless. The skirt's mikado fabric brings a quiet formality, while the knit adds warmth and ease. This is the balance between refinement and comfort, between architecture and softness.

It's an outfit that works for both quiet weekends and relaxed professional settings. The black A-line skirt becomes the anchor, while the knitwear introduces texture and approachability.

This styling shows what versatility actually means: not endless options, but thoughtful pairings that shift the mood without losing coherence.

Sharp Tailoring: The Emma with the Joan Blazer

The Emma paired with the Joan blazer—sharp, architectural silhouette for work or evening. 

When Refinement Meets Structure

Now, layer the Emma with the Joan blazer and a streamlined body.

The silhouette sharpens immediately. The pleats no longer read as soft movement—they become architectural, almost structural. This is the Emma in its most refined form: clean lines, deliberate proportions, a silhouette that commands attention without excess.

This is workwear, but elevated. The kind of outfit that works equally well in a boardroom or at an evening event. The knee-length cut balances sophistication with practicality, while the natural wool-silk blend ensures the skirt maintains its structure throughout the day.

What makes this pairing work isn't just tailoring—it's the quality of the materials. Mikado doesn't wrinkle easily. It doesn't lose its shape. It endures, which is exactly what a timeless wardrobe essential should do.

Unexpected Tension: The Emma with the Dandy Shirt

The Emma with the Dandy shirt—masculine shirting meets feminine pleats for unexpected balance.

Creating Dialogue Between Codes

Then there's the Dandy shirt—and suddenly, the Emma becomes something else entirely.

Masculine shirting against the feminine lines of a pleated skirt creates tension. Not conflict, but balance. The androgynous quality of the shirt pushes against the skirt's traditional silhouette, resulting in a look that feels both familiar and unexpected.

This is where the Emma's versatility becomes most clear. The same piece that worked with soft knitwear and sharp tailoring now holds its own against borrowed menswear codes. The pleats add movement that keeps the outfit from feeling rigid, while the structured mikado ensures it never reads as casual.

It's a reminder that timeless design isn't about one aesthetic. It's about pieces that can carry different moods, different contexts, different interpretations—without losing their integrity.

What Makes the Emma Last

Design Choices That Endure

The Emma isn't designed to be worn one way. It's designed to adapt.

That adaptability comes from deliberate choices: the A-line cut that flatters without dictating, the box pleats that add dimension without excess, and the mikado fabric—a blend of natural fibers chosen for their longevity and structure.

Wool provides resilience and shape retention. Silk adds a subtle luster and prevents the fabric from feeling stiff. Together, they create a material that performs as well as it looks—resisting wrinkles, holding its form, and aging gracefully.

This is what we mean by investment pieces. Not garments that cost more, but garments that justify their place in your wardrobe season after season, year after year.

The most responsible piece is the one you keep wearing. The Emma is built for that.

One Skirt, Your Interpretation

We've shown three balances here—soft, sharp, unexpected. But these aren't prescriptions. They're starting points.

The Emma could work with a fine knit for subtle texture. With a silk camisole for evening elegance. With a structured coat for winter layering. The architecture is there. How you inhabit it is entirely yours.

Because timeless design doesn't dictate. It offers structure—and trusts you to make it your own.

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