Hundreds of handmade micro pleats transform this soft magenta skirt into a sculptural study of movement and compression. Constructed through hours of couture shirring and hand tacking, the pleats radiate across the body in controlled directional formations, creating volume through the manipulation of the fabric itself. Three knots positioned at the front interrupt the pleating with subtle sculptural tension, while the elongated silhouette preserves the precision of the construction through wear.

An AOI collectible rooted in old-world couture techniques and the discipline of patient handwork.

Each AOI skirt combines timeless craftsmanship with meticulous hand-finishing techniques. Developed through a collaborative process with uncompromising attention to detail and time. Cut from 100% natural materials and fibers, assembled by specialists at the highest level of their craft.

This skirt was handmade in our AOI atelier in London by a petite main using couture shirring, steaming, and hand-pleating techniques. 

Time is our material. We make what lasts.