Upcycled By Miu Miu Offers 80 Limited Edition Vintage Dresses

The vintage dresses in the special collection are reworked and transformed but memories of the original are preserved in the cloth

A new collection called Upcycled by Miu Miu features a selection of vintage dresses reimagined and transformed by Miu Miu while preserving the memory of its originals in the cloth.

The strictly limited edition collection has a line-up of just 80 one-offs and numbered designs. Upcycled by Miu Miu is built around the idea of preciousness, anonymous finds, dating from the Thirties to the Eighties—all carefully sourced from vintage clothing stores and markets worldwide.

Photo 1 of 8 A 1970s silver and gold knitted cocktail dress customised with all-over diamanté embellishment, a crystal neckline and rose peach silk gazar bow detail; available at Miu Miu Paris

Photo 2 of 8 A 1970s pale pink pleated crepe day dress customised with embroidered black silk faille sleeves, a crystal jewelled belt, a white crepe collar and feathered hem skirt detailing; available at Miu Miu London

Photo 3 of 8 A 1960s embroidered coral red crepe day dress customised with a contrasting black crepe panel and white collar; available at Miu Miu Hong Kong

Photo 4 of 8 A 1970s green silk crepe day dress customised with a white collar and cuffs, finished with diamanté embroidery; available at Miu Miu Milan

Photo 5 of 8 A 1970s periwinkle blue cotton and linen day dress customised with a white duchesse and lace collar, finished with diamanté embellishment; available at Miu Miu Tokyo

Photo 6 of 8 A 1970s white batiste cotton pleated tea dress customised with all-over diamanté embellishment and jewelled neck and cuff detailing; available at Miu Miu Moscow

Photo 7 of 8 A 1960s short belted dress in white silk crepe with one-sided pleats on the front, customised with white and emerald green crystal embroidery and all-over diamanté embellishment; available at Miu Miu Shanghai

Photo 8 of 8 A 1960s ivory cocktail dress customised with a white silk crepe collar, green satin bow belt detail and all-over diamanté embroidery; available at Miu Miu New York

Once restored, each piece is re-fashioned and finished with signature Miu Miu embroideries and embellishments. With each design completed by hand and are all entirely unique.

Reworked through the Miu Miu lines, the lives of garments that were worn and loved in the past are renewed, sustained with its story living on, continuing to enrich the lives of the women who will wear them in the future.

Upcycled by Miu Miu dresses are available in selected Miu Miu boutiques worldwide including London, Paris, Moscow, New York, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Tokyo and St. Moritz starting December 18, 2020. For more details, please visit the official website.

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Upcycled By Miu Miu Offers 80 Limited Edition Vintage Dresses