I'VE BEEN A LONG TIME LEAVING 2.0
I'VE BEEN A LONG TIME LEAVING 2.0
This dress is constructed by blending a vintage Irish sweater, a gift, with Japanese lightweight felted wool from past ALEXA STARK wholesale collections. The right shoulder is adorned with glass beads sourced from Murano, Italy, purchased during an April 2024 visit while installing for the Venice Biennale. Additional design elements include hand-stitched detailing and a faux gold chain, acquired at Good Things Thrift in Waldoboro, Maine, also in 2024. The combination of materials and embellishments reflects a careful curation of both functional and aesthetic components, ensuring a unique, handcrafted garment.
Model is 5'10" and wearing size s/m, which falls approximately 43” from center back of neck to hem. The sleeve length is 24" from shoulder to sleeve hem. bust 44”
Fit: Looser Fitting
Body Type: Hips-friendly, Maternity-friendly, Middle-friendly, Tall-friendly
MATERIAL & CARE
100% Wool
Dry Clean only
10% of sales will be donated to Black Girls Sew
“Black Girls Sew™ is committed to having a positive impact on the lives of youth and families through education in sewing, design and entrepreneurship. Our vision for an arts organization focused on teaching fundamental life skills such as creativity and resourcefulness through the design process. The mission of Black Girls Sew™ is to give women and youth the tools they need to create a more fashionable future.”