Vikki Maxi Dress Soothing Sea Silk (Founder's Edition)

• Fluid Silk Crepe de Chine
• Weight: 74g/m²
• Composition: 100% Silk
• The Soothing Sea Colourway: A soft, muted turquoise with a grey-green base. Not bright, not pastel. Reads as seafoam in daylight and closer to sage in interior lighting. Pairs particularly well with sand, cream, ivory, and soft gold.
• Made in: Italy

HEAD TURNER: THE DRESS THAT STOPPED A ROOM.

In 1957, Vikki Dougan was photographed by Ralph Crane for LIFE in Los Angeles. She worn a dress cut so low in the back that it turned the act of walking away into a statement, earning the nickname “The Back.” At a time when Hollywood often framed women through the front of the body, Dougan built her image around the back: the part usually hidden, leaving, or disappearing from view. Her silhouette made absence visible. The dress did not need excess. It needed a line, a turn, a shoulder, a glance. For VKELLER, Vikki becomes an inspiration originelle: a silhouette shaped around presence, movement and the quiet power of being remembered after leaving the room.

Occasions this piece works for
Black-tie optional evening weddings. With pointed heels and statement earrings.
Formal dinners and opera. With a silk shawl for the venue.
Gala and charity events. With a silk clutch and simple gold jewellery.
Destination evening receptions. Standalone, under a tailored coat in transit.
Anniversary dinners and intimate evening events. With heeled sandals for warm weather.

How to style
Standalone with pointed heels and understated gold jewellery; the back is the focal point.
With a silk shawl or fine cashmere wrap draped loosely at the elbows for cooler venues.
Under a tailored coat in transit; the bias cut resumes immediately once the coat is removed.

The silhouette
Spaghetti straps, V-neckline at the front, low dramatic back opening. Fluid floor-length silhouette that follows the body without clinging.

Fit notes
Cut to French sizing, runs true in FR 36 to 42. Bias-cut pieces run slightly small on the bust; if between two sizes, size up. The back opening is low: choose a bra-free or low-back adhesive support. The model used for fitting and grading wears FR 38. For sizes outside FR 36–42, contact the house directly.

• Do not bleach
• (F) Professional cleaning with hydrocarbon solvents only
• Iron at low temperature
• Do not tumble dry
• Do not Wash

SHIPPING

All orders are shipped within one week from Paris, France. Customs duties and shipping costs are calculated based on your region and displayed directly at checkout, no hidden charges.

Estimated delivery after dispatch:

• France: 2–3 business days
• European Union: 3–5 business days
• United Kingdom: 4–6 business days
• United States & Canada: 5–8 business days
• Rest of world: 6–10 business days

You will receive a tracking number by email once your order is dispatched.

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RETURNS

Sometimes a piece just needs a slight adjustment. Before initiating a return, our team can arrange an alteration for you, often the most elegant way to make a silhouette truly yours.

Returns are accepted within 14 days from the date of delivery, on items that are unworn, unaltered, and with all original tags attached. Return shipping is at the customer's expense, except for defective or non-conforming items, which we take care of.

Made-to-order pieces are non-refundable; we offer complimentary alterations to perfect the fit. Bespoke (sur-mesure) commissions are final sale, as each piece is produced exclusively for you following a validated prototype.

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Q. Is the silk a blend?
A. No. 100% silk across the piece. No viscose, no polyester, no rayon. Woven in Italy.

Q. Can the Vikki Maxi Dress be worn in winter?
A. Yes. Silk regulates temperature: cool in summer, warm under a tailored coat in autumn and winter. Layer over a fine silk or cashmere base for colder months.

Q. How is it produced, and on what scale?
A. Numbered limited editions, ranging from one-off pieces to 20 numbered pieces, handmade in Portugal.