Neutral Patchwork Dress No. 72

Neutral Patchwork Dress by La Réunion in size 3. Short sleeved maxi dress featuring side pockets.

Hand assembled in New York by textile artist and first generation Nigerian designer Sarah Nsikak, these custom patchwork dresses are inspired by the Namibian women of the Herero tribe, which was nearly destroyed by colonial wars in the early 20th century.  Her dresses are unique works of art meant to empower, embolden, and inspire all while telling the stories of Africa.

DETAILS

• Heavy fabric
• Model is 5'6" wearing a size 0
• This dress runs a bit big, we recommend sizing down 

SIZING

Named after an island off the coast of Madagascar, La Réunion is intensely focused on sustainability and upcycles waste generated by the fashion industry. All dresses are made using recycled material and special vintage dead stock natural fabrics. Panels are meticulously selected and some hand sewn to preserve the vintage materials.