The Brief
- Not just a T-shirt dress - it's a piece of wearable contemporary African diasporan art.
- It uses real original art by Hatian-American Tarra Louis-Charles.
- This dress empowers: It puts an image you don't see every day right out there for all to see. Representation matters.
- This is a garment that makes a REAL statement. The wearer provides the signature.
- This garment is ethically made in the UK - sweat shop free.
Style
This tunic has a long length, and a very relaxed loose fit with batwing sleeves. It can be worn with bottoms, leggings, or as a dress. It can be worn either on or off the shoulder.
The Artwork
This garment feature an image of an original painting by Haitian-American artist Tarra Louis-Charles entitled ‘African Queen’. Acrylic on 14x18 canvas panel, 2016. Her sister Stephanie Ambroise provides the following accompanying Haiku:
"African Queen"
-sunsets on her lids
hope floods eyes to luscious pools opens,
loving home-
More info about the artist: https://www.facebook.com/ArtbyTarraLu/
The Fabric
This is a certified ethically-manufactured Women’s tunic made from all natural fibres. 50% Bamboo and 50% organic, ring spun combed cotton. It has a great soft feel.
Size Guide
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Size:
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Small
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Medium
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Large
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Front Body length ( collar to bottom hem edge) (cm)
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67
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69
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74
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Chest (Armpit to Armpit) (cm)
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74
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76
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77
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Bottom Hem Opening (cm)
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42
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45.5
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47
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