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
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.
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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.