Champenois Richelieu-embroidered ivory linen midi dress
CURATOR'S NOTE
Richelieu embroidery is one of the most unforgiving hand techniques in the textile canon. The artisan cuts directly into the fabric — there is no undoing a cut — binding each negative-space motif with tight buttonhole stitches before the surrounding linen is carefully removed. What remains is structured lace that is part of the cloth itself, not applied to it. The Champenois is built around this discipline.
Cut from natural ivory linen in a clean column silhouette, three large circular medallions descend the centre front panel in a solar geometry that reads simultaneously as folk archive and contemporary restraint. The work is signed at the hem by My Sleeping Gypsy.
Sleeveless. Midi length. Side seam allowance for ease of movement.
The kind of garment that requires nothing added — no jewellery, no layering, no explanation.
Wear it: with flat leather sandals on stone floors somewhere warm. With a sculptural heel for a dinner that deserves the dress.
The detail: Richelieu embroidery of this scale is worked over several days per piece. Each medallion is cut by hand — no two are identical.
| Size | Length/ CM | Bust/CM |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 127 | 92 |
| S | 128 | 96 |
| M | 130 | 100 |
| L | 132 | 104 |
| Size | Length/INCH | Bust/INCH |
|---|---|---|
| XS | 50 | 36.2 |
| S | 50.4 | 37.8 |
| M | 51.2 | 39.4 |
| L | 52 | 40.9 |
SIZE AND FIT
Please refer to our 'Size Guide' below when selecting your size.
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If you have any sizing inquiries, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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DELIVERY AND RETURNS
It usually takes 2 weeks to receive your order. We strive to ship your parcel on the day we receive your order. Please note that delivery times are indications given by the shipping companies and that My Sleeping Gypsy cannot be held responsible for them.
THE STORY BEHIND
Founded by Katya Hermann during the Ukrainian Revolution, My Sleeping Gypsy is now led by five women from diverse backgrounds, united by conscious design and responsible production. The brand stands for sustainability, heritage, and culture, promoting slow fashion with timeless pieces crafted to last. This collection enhances the vision with responsibly sourced Mongolian cashmere — because people don’t need more clothes, they need better ones.
GIFTING
Brand packaging is perfect if your purchase is a gift. Our boxes are artist-designed, chic, recycled and recyclable. They are free of charge and each item will be perfect when you receive it. We can also add a customized card for you, just send us the text with preferred name to our Customer Care with subject ‘Gift Card’.
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