Jacquemus
Scala Textured Dress
The Jacquemus Scala Textured Dress is a form-fitting, floor-length maxi dress crafted from a dense stretch knit with an organic scale texture. It features a square neckline, racerback design, and a centre back vent, and is made in Portugal from 59% viscose, 27% polyester, 8% polyamide, and 6% spandex. The dress measures 59 inches (150 cm) from the top of the shoulder and requires hand washing.
- Gender
- female
- Style
- minimal, slim-fit
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Color
Specifications
Form-fitting dress with organic scale texture in stretch knit.
Dense stretch knit, square neckline, racerback, centre vent.
- Material
- Main fabric: 59% viscose, 27% polyester, 8% polyamide, 6% spandex
- Style
- minimal, slim-fit
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- Form-fitting silhouette
- Stretch knit fabric
- Organic scale texture
- Dense and luxurious knit
- Square neckline
- Racerback design
- Centre back vent
- Made in Portugal
- Minimalist design aesthetic
Product Insights
The Jacquemus Scala Textured Dress uses a dense, weighty organic-scale knit from Portugal that clings to curves and retains shape, offering a luxurious hand and visual depth with shifting tonal highlights. Its racerback and square neckline define the silhouette, requiring no belts and minimal accessories—just a single fine gold chain—to transition from day to night. The tradeoff: available only in sizes 40 and 42, with hand washing or professional cleaning needed to preserve fit and texture, but Portuguese production ensures durability and ethical compliance.
Verified claims
- Fabric hand
- The organic-scale textured knit is dense and weighty with a luxurious hand; it is made in Portugal.
- Fit
- The dense stretch knit clings tightly and stretches to accommodate different body shapes.
- Sizing
- Available sizes are 40 and 42; sizing up is recommended for a looser fit.
- Proportion balance
- Keep the back exposed and skip jackets or shrugs to preserve the bare-shoulder balance.
- Accessories
- Complement the texture with one fine gold chain or earrings.
- Craftsmanship
- Jacquemus manufactures its knitwear in Portugal, where production sits alongside leading European premium knit brands.
- Ethical production
- EU regulations ensure ethical and environmental compliance in production.
- Production agility
- Portuguese production is associated with supply chain agility and technical precision.
- Brand prestige
- Portuguese production aligns with top European luxury knitwear brands.
- Care
- Hand washing or professional cleaning is recommended; do not bleach, do not tumble dry, and iron with or without steam as needed.
- Visual depth
- The organic scale texture creates subtle tonal variations and visual depth through light and shadow.
- Styling
- Texture is visually rich enough that only a single fine gold chain is needed as accessory.
- Back design
- The racerback and square neckline create a bare-shoulder balance that defines the silhouette.
- Fabric quality
- The organic scale texture adds tonal variation and visual depth to the knit.
- Day-to-evening
- The dress shifts from daytime to dinner by swapping a flat for a mule and adding a gold cuff.
- Color and texture
- The chocolate/espresso color is consistent across the dress, while the organic scale texture creates subtle tonal variations and visual depth.
- Fabric weight
- The knit has some weight from its density but is not overly heavy.
Product record
- Title
- Scala Textured Dress
- Brand
- Jacquemus
- Price
- 1450 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 15 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Scala Textured Dress: Choose this if you want a form-fitting, floor-length maxi in a dense stretch knit with an organic grid texture, described by the retailer as minimalist, in a dark brown Chocolate/Espresso color with a square neckline, exposed shoulders, racerback, and a centre-back vent. The fitted, body-skimming cut and narrow skirt suit those comfortable with a close fit through the torso, waist, and hips; the hem reaches the floor and may slightly cover your shoes at the front. Note it is sleeveless, size conversion follows the France column in the retailer's size table, and the listed sizes are 40 and 42.[1,2,3] | Abiha Dress: Choose this if you want a minimalist, romantic maxi dress with a ruched low-rise fit, square neckline, and dramatic open back framed by ultra-thin crisscross straps. It is made of dense, flowy viscose jersey (83% viscose, 17% polyamide) with a gathered full skirt falling from the hip, pulls on easily with an unlined interior, and is made in Portugal. Note that the low, scooped back and dropped-waist silhouette suit wearers comfortable with significant back exposure, and it is unlined.[4,5,6,7,8,9] | Le Paysan Dress: Choose this if you want a loose, airy mini dress with voluminous swing, long full cuffed sleeves, a gathered V-neck front, and a deep V back secured by a thin strap. It is made of light, crisp poplin in a 55% polyester, 45% cotton blend, and is unlined and described as semi-transparent cotton, so consider coverage and what you wear underneath. Note it comes only in pink in sizes 1 and 2, measures about 37.75 inches (96.0 cm) from the top of the shoulder, and has an above-knee front hem that is longer at the back.[10,11,12,13,14,15] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Floor-length, form-fitting textured sleeveless dress with a square neckline and halter-style straps in a dark brown knit showing a raised grid texture.
- SilhouetteFull-length, slim-fitting dress that follows the model's torso and hips and falls straight to the floor.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - Neckline and strapsSquare neckline with narrow halter-style shoulder straps that leave the shoulders exposed.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.06 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high) - Surface textureRaised grid or check textured pattern across the entire visible surface of the dress, producing a subtle relief effect.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (high) - Material appearanceKnit fabric with a matte finish and visible stitch structure consistent across bodice and skirt.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.06 · w 0.64 · h 0.86 (medium) - Hem and lengthHem reaches the floor and slightly covers the model's shoes at the front.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.78 · w 0.64 · h 0.18 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing a model standing against a neutral light gray background with soft shadow; model head partially cropped and black pointed shoes visible.
- Background and lightingUniform light gray studio backdrop with soft directional lighting producing a faint shadow to the lower right.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Model presence and poseFemale model standing facing forward with arms relaxed at sides; head cropped slightly above the mouth.
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x 0.14 · y 0.00 · w 0.72 · h 0.70 (high) - Visible shoesPointed black shoes visible under the dress hem at the front, showing a glossy or slightly reflective finish.
2 regions
x 0.40 · y 0.88 · w 0.20 · h 0.10 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.88 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· dress#38261E- SilhouetteFull-length, slim-fitting dress that follows the model's torso and hips and falls straight to the floor.
- 02
Product
Sleeveless fitted maxi dress in a dark brown textured knit with a scoop neckline and narrow shoulder straps; fabric shows an all-over raised grid texture that varies subtly in scale across panels.
- Neckline and strapsScooped neckline with narrow tank-style shoulder straps and a finished edge binding around the neck and armholes.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.04 · w 0.50 · h 0.22 (high) - SilhouetteForm-fitting, body-skimming cut through the torso and hip visible on the model, showing a continuous vertical line with no visible waist seams in the framed area.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Surface textureRaised, irregular square and rectangular grid texture covering the entire visible dress surface, with some panels showing slightly smaller, denser grid elements at the side.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high); x 0.42 · y 0.38 · w 0.20 · h 0.46 (medium) - Material appearanceKnit or textured fabric with a matte finish and visible raised pattern rather than printed pattern.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.18 · w 0.60 · h 0.72 (high) - Side seam detailSubtle side paneling indicated by a change in texture scale at the dress side near the model's right waist and hip.Partial
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.32 · w 0.18 · h 0.40 (medium)
Other
Studio product photograph showing upper body and torso of a model against a plain light gray background; even studio lighting with soft shadows; image is cropped above the mouth and below the knees.
- Model and cropImage shows a standing model cropped at the lower thighs and above the mouth; both arms are visible with the left arm extended slightly outward.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Background and lightingUniform light gray seamless background with soft, even studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
- Image qualityHigh resolution, sharp focus on dress texture and model skin; colors and fine texture details are clearly rendered.
Colors
deep chocolate brown· dress body#39251E- Neckline and strapsScooped neckline with narrow tank-style shoulder straps and a finished edge binding around the neck and armholes.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a long, close-fitting sleeveless maxi dress in a dark brown textured knit with a racerback top and a vertical center-back slit that reaches above the ankles.
- SilhouetteFloor-length, body-hugging maxi dress with a narrow skirt and a straight hem visible at the model's feet.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.09 · w 0.45 · h 0.82 (high) - Back neckline and strapsRacerback style with narrow shoulder straps converging to a rounded center back yoke; neckline and armholes have narrow bound edges.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.03 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Center-back tabSmall rectangular fabric tab or loop stitched at the upper center back where the racerback meets the neckline.
1 region
x 0.48 · y 0.05 · w 0.04 · h 0.03 (medium) - Back slitVertical center-back slit starting below the calf and opening toward the hem, revealing the model's calves and lower legs.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.62 · w 0.10 · h 0.30 (high) - Surface textureAll-over raised square grid texture forming an irregular tiled pattern across the fabric surface.
1 region
x 0.32 · y 0.18 · w 0.38 · h 0.66 (high) - Fit at waist and hipsFitted through the waist and hips with slight contouring visible from rear seam lines implied by shape.
1 region
x 0.35 · y 0.26 · w 0.38 · h 0.36 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the rear against a plain light gray backdrop with even studio lighting and a soft shadow on the floor; the model wears black heeled sandals which are partly visible.
- Background and lightingEven, neutral light gray studio background with soft, diffuse lighting and minimal harsh shadows.
- Model and propsFemale model standing facing away from the camera; black strappy block-heeled sandals are visible at the hem and slightly cropped by the image bottom.
1 region
x 0.41 · y 0.86 · w 0.17 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionFull-body rear shot centered horizontally, slight top crop above the head, ample negative space on both sides.
- Shadow on floorSoft cast shadow to the lower right of the model on the studio floor.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.86 · w 0.26 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
dark brown· main fabric#38261E- SilhouetteFloor-length, body-hugging maxi dress with a narrow skirt and a straight hem visible at the model's feet.