A breathtakingly beautiful restored Edwardian sleeveless blouse (c. 1900–1910) in fine white cotton, covered from neckline to hem in the restorer's own hand embroidery — delicate pink rosebuds and trailing green vines scattered across the entire surface of the garment. A lace-trimmed V-neckline with a scalloped lace collar, a pin-tucked centre front placket with wooden button fastening, and a gently flared peplum hem complete this utterly charming piece.
The embroidery was added to cover extensive damage to the original fabric — but the result is so joyful and so considered that it is impossible to see it as anything other than a feature. Every rosebud is a repair; every vine is a stitch that saved the piece. This is visible mending at its most poetic — a garden grown over a century of wear.
- Era: Edwardian, c. 1900–1910
- Fabric: Fine white cotton
- Details: Sleeveless, lace-trimmed V-neckline with scalloped lace collar, pin-tucked centre front placket, wooden button fastening, flared peplum hem, all-over restorer's pink rosebud and green vine embroidery
- Restoration: All-over hand embroidery of pink rosebuds and vines added by the restorer to cover extensive damage
- Condition: Extensively restored; embroidery is an integral part of the piece
- Quantity: One of a kind — only 1 available
How to style it
- Tucked in: Tuck into a high-waisted skirt — a floral or pink skirt would echo the rosebud embroidery beautifully
- With jeans: Tuck into high-waisted jeans for an effortless, romantic everyday look
- With a white skirt: Wear with a white skirt for a tonal, summery look that lets the embroidery shine
- For a garden party: The most perfect garden party top imaginable — quite literally covered in flowers
For the slow fashion lover, the embroidery enthusiast, or anyone who believes that the most meaningful repairs are the ones made with love and colour.