Sessun | Isula Asymmetrical Dress - Agave Green Cut-Outs

The Isula dress builds its impact from asymmetry: a long silhouette that skims one side while cutting away at the other, held up by thin straps that leave the shoulders bare. Cut-outs interrupt the line at the waist and hip, letting the body show through in considered, sculptural openings rather than random slashes. It reads as a dress designed to move — the kind of piece that changes shape slightly with every step, thanks to the imbalance built into its hem and side seam. The fabric is a viscose seersucker crépon, woven from 83% viscose and 17% polyamide nylon. Crépon gives the cloth its characteristic puckered, slightly crinkled surface — a texture that adds body without adding weight, so the dress holds its asymmetrical drape without clinging. The viscose is LENZING™ ECOVERO™, sourced from certified renewable wood and produced under an eco-responsible process that meets recognised environmental standards; the polyamide is recycled and RCS-certified, chosen specifically to lower the garment's footprint. The result is a fabric with a soft, dry hand and a matte finish — cool against the skin, with just enough structure to let the cut-outs sit cleanly rather than collapse. Fit-wise, Isula is long and fluid rather than fitted. The thin straps keep the upper body unadorned, throwing all the attention onto the asymmetrical hemline and the placement of the cut-outs, which are engineered into the construction rather than applied as an afterthought. There's no heavy boning or internal structure here — the seersucker crépon does the shaping work itself, so the dress moves with the body instead of against it. This makes it forgiving in wear: it skims rather than compresses, and the uneven hem means the eye is drawn along a diagonal line rather than a straight one. In motion, the crinkled texture of the crépon catches light differently across its folds, giving the dress a quiet, textural dimension even in a single colourway. The asymmetry becomes most visible when walking — one side trailing longer, the cut-outs opening and closing slightly with each stride. It's a dress built for warm-weather wear, worn close to the body without the need for much underneath, given the coverage the straps and main panel already provide. Styling it is straightforward: let it stand alone with flat sandals and minimal jewellery for daytime, or add a structured jacket and heeled mules once the sun drops for something more directional. Because the silhouette and cut-outs already carry the design interest, it pairs well with plain accessories — a single cuff, a raffia bag, nothing that competes with the asymmetry. It's a dress for warm-season dressing that wants to be worn simply, and repeatedly.