Água Viva Dress

Long dress in blue-gray chiffon, dyed in soft gradients that shift gently in the light. The bodice is embroidered in silver with beads and tiny bugle beads that shimmer like mirror fragments, accentuating the deep, sweetheart neckline.

The waist is defined by carefully placed side draping that converges at the start of the front slit, creating a balanced tension between delicacy and intensity. The layered, airy skirt flows in continuous movement, revealing lightness even in the boldest gesture. A dress of understated glamour and striking presence, where every detail—the shine, the slit, the cut—builds a precise, perfectly measured sensuality.

“I am before, I am almost, I am never. And my whole life lies in my power to be broken.”
— Clarice Lispector, Água Viva

Technical sheet

• Measurements
  Bust: 90 cm
  Waist: 72 cm
  Hips: 108 cm
  Length: 153 cm
• Origin: No tags. Impeccable construction, from pattern to fabric choices, with a perfectly crafted and sewn inner bodice lining, and extensive handwork in embroidery and draping. 
• Dating: Between 1999 and 2003.
• Design: Flowing long dress, deep V-neckline, thin straps, waist defined by side draping, high front slit positioned alongside the draped detail.
• Fabric: Lightweight chiffon in a blue-gray shade with a subtle, ethereal dye. Lined with light acetate.
• Details: Hand-applied silver embroidery on the upper portion, side draping with focal point at the slit, fluid finish in light layers.
• Closure: Invisible back zipper.
• Condition: Excellent vintage condition. Extremely well preserved overall. Select embroidery areas have been restored.

Model's measurements
Bust: 89 cm
Waist: 72 cm
Hip: 102 cm
Height: 174 cm

✦ Notes:
Cleaned, pressed, and assessed according to vintage clothing preservation standards.