Hand-Painted Silk & Modal Bellows Skirt

The Bellows Skirt is a reimagining of our signature silhouette, now rendered in a fluid modal-nylon blend that prioritizes movement. Its name is derived from its unique construction: two full circle skirts joined at their hems to create a continuous, undulating volume. As you move, the fabric collapses and expands in a soft sine wave—a vertical pleating effect that is entirely organic to the design.

At the heart of each skirt is a sheer silk organza "window" panel inset at the knee, acting as a window that lightens the visual weight of the black fabric. Each panel is laid flat in our studio and individually dry-brushed by hand using a near-dry applicator to "scuff" black textile paint across the surface. Unlike traditional dyeing, which saturates the fiber uniformly, this manual process ensures that every skirt carries its own unique patina—a subtle, dark-on-dark variation that catches the light differently with every step.

All joinery is finished with tonal, rolled serging. We’ve chosen to keep these seams exposed as a subtle nod to the garment’s architecture, highlighting the thoughtful engineering behind the drape. Features an easy, elastic waist for a ready, pull-on style.

Product Highlights

• Architectural Bellows Design: Constructed from two full circle skirts joined at the hem to create dynamic "balloon" volume that expands and collapses as you walk.
• Hand-Painted Silk Organza Window: Sheer silk organza panel inset at the knee, dry-brushed individually by hand with black textile paint for a unique painterly patina.
• Exposed Tonal Joinery: Finished with exposed tonal rolled serging seams to accentuate the structural engineering and movement.
• Fluid Modal-Nylon Fabric: Made from a modal-nylon blend that offers a soft, cool hand-feel with a subtle, elegant luster.
• Ethically Made-to-Order: Handcrafted in North Carolina by sewers receiving a living wage.

Garment Measurements & Fit

One Size (O/S) pull-on style with elastic waistband[cite: 94]. Model Blake is 5’6” wearing O/S[cite: 94].