Molly Goddard

Look 7 is made from over 20 metres of stiff Italian tulle in black. The dress features a simple, T-shirt-style bodice paired with a layered tulle skirt. The skirt is constructed using a hand-smocked panel around the dropped waist, with an additional panel sitting higher at the front. Attached to these densely gathered panels are additional hand-smocked pieces, which create a very full skirt and intricate texture. The dress is finished with velvet ribbon ties at the sides, which can be left loose or tied around the waist.

Molly Goddard Studio uses traditional hand-smocking techniques. The fabric lengths are cut by hand and then hand-rolled onto doweling poles, which are carefully threaded through a hand-smocking machine. The right tension and turning technique are used to create perfect pin lines in the densely gathered panels. These manual machines, dating from the 1950s, were originally made to work on small squares of fabric for children's clothes. However, Molly Goddard saw their potential and, since acquiring her first smocking machine during her MA at St. Martins, has developed the exacting technique that is integral to her designs.

Each piece in the Resort 2025 Collection is one of a kind, crafted by skilled makers in our East London atelier. Designed to fit sizes 8 to 16, each item reflects our commitment to quality and craftsmanship. The collection will be available to shop at Dover Street Market London and online from January 2025.