The Paper Lantern
The Paper Lantern is a triumph of shirt-making! It's an origami-inspired, boxy blouse that molds easily over the body due to its bias-cut panels. It has a prim jewel neckline finished with a bias binding. A narrow envelope placket runs straight grain down the center front, concealing five tiny real shell buttons. Her bodice and sleeve are one piece, creating a kimono sleeve. The shoulder and back seams are exterior-facing French seams that dramatically highlight the sculptural shape of the garment. Under the arm is a diamond gusset, providing ease in moving your arm. The blouse has a bracelet-length sleeve finished with a simple turn-back hem. The bottom of the shirt hits the wearer's high hip and is easy to wear untucked or partially tucked into the front of your trousers.
An understated showstopper, wear her buttoned to the top for a Thursday evening gallery opening or unbutton a little too low and gaze across the table at date night.
This fabric, woven for us in Italy, is our first fully custom offering, unique to E.M. Reitz; it is 100% Cotton with a very luxurious, silky hand-feel. The pale pink color is inspired by our favorite Carta Pura stationery called Rivoli. It is a soft, almost peach, pale, barely there pink that reads as a neutral. We think it's the perfect pink.
Small (size 2-4), Medium (size 6-8), Large (size 10-12)