
Edito par Simons
Draped-Collar Fluid Crepe Dress
This is a floor-length, long-sleeve women's dress with a draped collar, fitted bodice, and a waist seam, falling in a fluid column silhouette. It is made from a soft, satiny stretch viscose crepe that is responsibly sourced, and it is made in Portugal. The dress measures 54.25 inches (138 cm) from the top of the shoulder.
- Color
- Deep Black
- Material
- Soft and satiny stretch responsibly sourced viscose crepe
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, classic, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Size
Specifications
Fitted black dress with asymmetrical draped collar and flared skirt, crafted from soft stretch crepe.
Soft and satiny stretch viscose crepe, fitted style, asymmetrical free-flowing silhouette, flared skirt, made in Portugal.
- Color
- Deep Black · black
- Material
- Soft and satiny stretch responsibly sourced viscose crepe
- Secondary
- elastane
- Style
- minimal, classic, slim-fit
- Occasion
- formal, party
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- asymmetrical free-flowing silhouette
- draped collar
- fitted bodice that hugs the body
- flared flowy skirt
- soft and satiny stretch crepe fabric
- responsibly sourced viscose
- deep black heavyweight fabric
- made in Portugal
Product Insights
This Édito par Simons dress, at a sale price of $99.95 (undercutting competitors by half or more), offers a discreet, sustainable wardrobe staple made in Portugal under strict EU labor laws — guaranteeing overtime pay, paid leave, and safety inspections that 'Imported' labels lack. Its heavyweight, opaque viscose crepe (97/3) resists wrinkles, drapes softly, and stretches to fit varied busts, but maintaining the silhouette requires specific care: air-dry flat, no wringing, and medium-iron with a cloth.
Verified claims
- Price vs competitors
- Sale price $99.95 CAD is less than half of ME+EM's and roughly two-thirds of Banana Republic's sale prices.
- Manufacturing
- Made in Portugal under strict EU labor laws, unlike competitors labeled 'Imported'.
- Design & brand
- Simons' in-house team of 175 designers created this as a discreet, sustainable wardrobe staple that coordinates across collections.
- Design philosophy
- Édito line pieces are designed for timeless, mix-and-match wear, created in-house by 175 designers.
- Drape
- 97% viscose/3% elastane crepe: pebbled texture resists wrinkles, clings softly, and drapes in soft folds.
- Care
- Maintain silhouette by air-drying flat, padded hangars, medium-iron with cloth, no wringing.
- Opacity
- Deep black heavyweight viscose crepe is opaque; no slip needed.
- Labor standards
- Made under EU labor laws: overtime pay, 22 days paid leave, safety inspections.
- Value
- At $99.95, this dress guarantees EU labor protections that 'Imported' labels do not.
- Construction quality
- Portugal's skilled sewing ensures the draped collar and fitted silhouette hold shape.
- Fabric resilience
- Crepe texture masks wrinkles, prevents static cling, drapes in soft folds, and stays cool.
- Style longevity
- Designed as a quiet luxury piece to stay current season after season.
- Bust fit
- Stretch viscose crepe gives to fit a range of bust sizes comfortably.
Product record
- Title
- Draped-Collar Fluid Crepe Dress
- Brand
- Edito par Simons
- Price
- 295 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
3 images- 01

Product
Floor-length, long-sleeve black dress worn by a standing model; fitted through torso with a draped high neckline and a seam at hip; skirt falls to the floor with slight pooling at the hem.
- SilhouetteFloor-length, column silhouette fitted through the torso and hips, extending straight to the floor with a small amount of fabric pooling at the hem.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.25 · w 0.32 · h 0.66 (high) - NecklineHigh draped collar that wraps across the neck and upper chest, forming a soft fold on the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.42 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.16 (high) - SleevesLong fitted sleeves reaching to the wrists; right sleeve (viewer left) is bent at the elbow and the left sleeve extends straight down with slight fabric gather at the cuff.
2 regions
x 0.34 · y 0.26 · w 0.14 · h 0.26 (high); x 0.52 · y 0.34 · w 0.12 · h 0.48 (high) - Waist/hip seamVisible horizontal seam or panel line at hip level separating the fitted bodice from the skirt.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.45 · w 0.20 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, fluid knit or crepe-like fabric with a matte finish that drapes closely to the body.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.20 · w 0.28 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem detailSkirt hem reaches the floor and shows slight pooling and soft folds at the front near the feet.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.78 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Lifestyle studio scene showing a model standing in front of a decorative fireplace and a window; warm tiled floor and overhead sculpture visible; soft, even lighting with visible shadow on floor.
- Model presenceFemale model standing centered in frame with one arm bent and the other relaxed; head and upper body visible above the mantel.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.08 · w 0.24 · h 0.48 (high) - Fireplace and mantelWhite mantel and a black-framed fireplace opening directly behind the model, occupying the central background.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.18 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (high) - Decorative sculptureLight-colored abstract sculpture on a black stand positioned on the mantel above the model's head.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.02 · w 0.32 · h 0.18 (high) - Window and exterior viewTall window to the right shows a blurred exterior building and admits warm daylight into the room.
1 region
x 0.76 · y 0.20 · w 0.20 · h 0.32 (high) - FlooringTerracotta-colored square tiles with darker grout lines covering the floor, reflecting warm light.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.76 · w 0.80 · h 0.22 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting from the right producing a long diagonal shadow of the model on the tiled floor.
1 region
x 0.30 · y 0.70 · w 0.50 · h 0.28 (high)
Colors
matte black· dress#021513- SilhouetteFloor-length, column silhouette fitted through the torso and hips, extending straight to the floor with a small amount of fabric pooling at the hem.
- 02

Product
Right-side closeup of a black long-sleeve dress showing a gathered draped collar at the right shoulder, fitted long sleeves, and a horizontal seam at the waist. Fabric appears smooth, matte, and slightly structured.
- Draped collar gatheringAsymmetric draped collar that gathers into soft pleats at the front-right shoulder, creating a folded neckline that slopes toward the left shoulder.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.10 · w 0.42 · h 0.20 (high) - Neckline shapeNeckline is shallow and slightly scooped on the left side with the draped fabric forming a diagonal across the upper chest.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.12 · w 0.50 · h 0.18 (medium) - Sleeve constructionLong, slim-fitting sleeves extending to the wrist with smooth seams and no visible cuffs or closures.
2 regions
x 0.05 · y 0.30 · w 0.35 · h 0.55 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.30 · h 0.32 (high) - Waist seamHorizontal seam across the front at the natural waist, visible as a stitched line separating bodice and skirt panels.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.57 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, matte crepe-like fabric with minimal visible texture and soft drape where pleated; fabric appears slightly structured over the torso.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.60 · h 0.70 (high) - Visible stitchingSingle line of stitching visible along the waist seam, slightly darker than surrounding fabric.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.60 · w 0.44 · h 0.04 (medium)
Other
Styled editorial shot with a model leaning on a mantelpiece; neutral interior background and soft directional lighting from the right create gentle shadows and highlights.
- Model poseModel shown in three-quarter profile facing right, left arm bent and resting on a mantel, right hand near the torso; head tilted slightly forward.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.04 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Props and backgroundWhite mantelpiece with architectural cutouts and a sculptural object on the left edge; partial view of a fireplace opening at lower left and tiled floor at far right.
3 regions
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.00 · y 0.50 · w 0.40 · h 0.50 (medium); x 0.78 · y 0.64 · w 0.22 · h 0.36 (medium) - Jewelry on handTwo thin rings visible on the model's right hand, worn on adjacent fingers.
1 region
x 0.63 · y 0.36 · w 0.18 · h 0.16 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft directional lighting from the right produces gentle highlights on the model's cheek and the dress surface and soft shadows under the arm and at the waist seam.
Colors
deep black· main body#2A2C2E- Draped collar gatheringAsymmetric draped collar that gathers into soft pleats at the front-right shoulder, creating a folded neckline that slopes toward the left shoulder.
- 03

Product
Rear view of a long black maxi dress with long fitted sleeves, a defined waist seam, and a smooth, fluid drape to the skirt.
- Rear silhouetteFull rear view of a floor-length dress showing a straight, column-like skirt that falls from a fitted waist to the hem with a smooth uninterrupted drape.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.09 · w 0.64 · h 0.82 (high) - Bodice fitFitted bodice at the back with slight horizontal gathering or fold across lower back, suggesting a close fit through the upper torso.
1 region
x 0.24 · y 0.06 · w 0.52 · h 0.28 (high) - SleevesLong, fitted sleeves extending to the wrists with smooth fabric and minimal visible seam detail along the arm.
2 regions
x 0.20 · y 0.12 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (high); x 0.60 · y 0.12 · w 0.18 · h 0.46 (high) - Waist seamVisible horizontal seam or seamline at the natural waist marking the transition between the fitted bodice and the flowing skirt.
1 region
x 0.23 · y 0.31 · w 0.54 · h 0.06 (high) - Neck and upper backHigh draped collar area with fabric lying smoothly across the upper back and neckline; top of the head and hair are partially visible above the collar.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.02 · w 0.44 · h 0.14 (high) - Fabric appearanceSmooth, fluid crepe-like fabric with a soft matte-to-satin surface that drapes closely to the body and shows subtle vertical flow lines on the skirt.
Other
Studio rear-view product shot on a plain light grey backdrop with soft directional lighting and a shadow cast on the floor to the right.
- BackgroundUniform light grey studio background with no visible props or packaging.
- Lighting and shadowSoft studio lighting from the left-front producing a faint shadow of the model and dress on the floor to the right.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.78 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (medium) - Model hands and shoesModel's hands are visible at the sides and a pair of black pointed-toe heels are visible peeking from under the hem; these are not part of the product.
2 regions
x 0.23 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.20 (high) - Crop and compositionImage is vertically framed to show the full length of the dress from upper back to floor with the model centered; top of the head is partially cropped.
Colors
deep black· dress body#0E0E0E- Rear silhouetteFull rear view of a floor-length dress showing a straight, column-like skirt that falls from a fitted waist to the hem with a smooth uninterrupted drape.