This slip dress is made from a filet lace tablecloth from the 1930s-1940s, overdyed black. Filet lace is a type of lace built by darning patterns into a fine mesh. It is thought to have originated in fishing communities who adapted their net-making abilities for decorative use. Hand-mending throughout.

• Dry clean only

All wear, mending, and idiosyncrasies are unique to the original textile.