Cecilie Bahnsen
Aino Tiered Minidress
The Aino Tiered Minidress is a sleeveless, cropped dress made from crisp polyamide faille, featuring a straight fit, gathered tiered layers, and an adjustable drawstring collar that alters the neckline. It is intended as a woman's fashion garment, suitable for social and casual wear, and offers a voluminous A-line silhouette that flares from the tiers. This handcrafted European-made piece measures 32.75 inches (83.0 cm) from the shoulder top, with a decorative button and loop at the center front.
- Material
- crisp polyamide faille
- Gender
- female
- Style
- streetwear, romantic, minimal, utilitarian, scandinavian, cropped
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Specifications
A cropped, voluminous tiered minidress with an adjustable drawstring collar and romantic Scandinavian street-couture style.
Adjustable drawstring neckline, layered tiered design, straight fit, handcrafted in Europe, polyamide faille fabric with structure and sheerness.
- Material
- crisp polyamide faille
- Style
- streetwear, romantic, minimal, utilitarian, scandinavian, cropped
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing > Dresses
Additional Attributes
- cropped, voluminous silhouette
- charming layered design
- adjustable drawstring collar for neckline gathering
- eclectic utilitarian Scandinavian street-couture style
- crisp polyamide faille fabric
- straight fit
- handcrafted in Europe using traditional practices
- assertive volume and ruffles
- rich material structure and texture
- fascinating sheerness
- romantic minimalism
- poetic character
Product Insights
The Cecilie Bahnsen Aino Tiered Minidress, handcrafted in Latvia from a crisp polyamide faille that rustles and drapes fluidly, offers an adjustable drawstring neckline—inspired by the team's ribbon-tying habit—that the wearer cinches from a square to a gathered scoop, staying securely on shoulders but not off-shoulder. Its straight fit builds progressive A-line volume without clinging, while the fabric’s crease recovery and elasticity make it travel-friendly and durable, rebounding from packing wrinkles and resisting abrasion with airing between wears to hold shape. Subtle thermal retention suits cool venues, but the sheer, unlined dress requires a slip or nude undergarments for modesty and fabric protection. At 1195 CAD, the low-care, cost-per-wear promise contrasts with the necessary layering, embodying everyday couture that adapts across occasions and seasons.
Verified claims
- Fabric
- Ribbed weave: crisp, rustling, fluid-draping, easily gathered.
- Durability
- Polyamide faille rebounds from packing creases, resists abrasion, and can be aired between wears to preserve the fabric.
- Warmth
- Subtle thermal retention for comfort in cool venues or evenings.
- Neckline
- Drawstring neckline adjusts from square to gathered scoop, stays on shoulders.
- Material
- 100% polyamide in a crisp faille weave holds neckline shape.
- Design philosophy
- Wearer personalizes neckline by cinching drawstring, reflecting brand's everyday couture.
- Volumetric fit
- Straight fit creates progressive A-line volume without clinging.
- Sheerness
- The unlined polyamide faille dress is likely somewhat see-through, so a slip or nude undergarments are advisable for modesty.
- Care
- The listing does not specify care; polyamide faille typically requires professional dry cleaning or gentle hand washing, and airing between wears helps preserve the fabric.
- Construction quality
- The dress is constructed in Latvia; design, pattern development, and sample production happen in Bahnsen's Copenhagen atelier, where a small team hand-cuts and sews.
- Production origin
- Designed in a Copenhagen demi-couture atelier and constructed in Latvia.
- Travel-friendly
- Polyamide faille’s elasticity and crease recovery let it bounce back from packing wrinkles.
- Versatility
- Adjustable collar and polyamide warmth enable diverse occasions and seasons.
- Drawstring origin
- Drawstring inspired by team tying ribbons while sewing and cycling.
- Drawstring function
- Drawstring adjusts neckline but not for off-shoulder wear.
- Silhouette
- Straight, relaxed fit with a voluminous silhouette created by multiple gathered tiers; it flatters most body types, especially those who prefer loose, sculptural shapes.
Product record
- Title
- Aino Tiered Minidress
- Brand
- Cecilie Bahnsen
- Price
- 1195 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 12 sourcesProduct comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Aino Tiered Minidress: Choose this if you want a cropped, voluminous sleeveless minidress in saturated red, made from crisp polyamide faille with an adjustable drawstring collar that boldly reshapes the scooped neckline. Its gathered horizontal tiers flare from an empire waist into a full A-line hem that ends above the knees (about 32.75 inches from the shoulder), with a straight fit offered in sizes 6 through 14. Note that shoulder coverage is minimal and armholes are moderately wide, which may matter if you prefer more upper-body coverage.[1,2,3,4] | Cilia Crinkled Dress: Choose this if you want a fitted black dress with a romantic, voluminous shape: it pairs a fitted bodice, wide drop-waist panel and crew neck with short puff sleeves and a densely gathered, tiered A-line skirt, in sheer structured recycled polyester with a fluid cupro-polyester lining and a concealed back zip finished with a small bow tie. It suits those drawn to a couture-meets-streetwear look (per the merchant's styling), and it comes in sizes 8 through 14. Note that descriptions of the length vary, with sources describing it as falling anywhere from mid-calf to above the ankles, so check the stated 51.25-inch shoulder-to-hem measurement against your height.[5,6,7,8] | Christy Poplin Dress: Choose this if you want a Cecilie Bahnsen midi dress described by the retailer as understated and eccentric, with crisp ruched poplin across the bust and waist, an elastic waist, and a full gathered A-line skirt with side pockets. It is sleeveless with a crew neck, a small keyhole at the nape closed by a fabric tie bow, and measures 52 inches (132.0 cm) long from the top of the shoulder in 100% cotton crinkling poplin. Note that sizing follows the United Kingdom column in the retailer's size conversion table.[9,10,11,12] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Sleeveless red tiered minidress with a scooped neckline and gathered horizontal tiers that create a flared, voluminous hem. Fabric appears lightweight with visible seam lines at each tier.
- SilhouetteA-line, short/tunic length with pronounced flare created by multiple gathered horizontal tiers.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.10 · w 0.88 · h 0.78 (high) - NecklineWide scooped neckline with narrow gathered trim around the edge.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.05 · w 0.50 · h 0.16 (high) - StrapsWide sleeveless shoulder straps that continue into the bodice without visible closures.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.04 · w 0.16 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.58 · y 0.04 · w 0.18 · h 0.24 (high) - Tier seamsVisible horizontal seam lines with gathered fabric at each seam forming four distinct tiers.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.20 · w 0.76 · h 0.60 (high) - Hem movementLower hem flares outward and shows soft folds and movement; inner hem curve visible at front center.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.64 · w 0.80 · h 0.30 (high) - Fabric appearanceMatte, lightweight woven fabric with subtle surface wrinkles consistent with cotton or cotton-blend poplin.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.60 · h 0.50 (medium) - Model croppingImage shows the front of the dress on a model cropped from just below the mouth to mid-thigh; hands rest alongside the body and right hand is partially visible.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 0.95 (high)
Other
Studio shot with neutral light gray background, soft even lighting, and minimal shadows; image cropped to emphasize dress and upper legs.
- BackgroundUniform light gray backdrop with no visible props or packaging.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting with a mild shadow under the flared hem and slight shadowing along the model's arms and torso.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.60 · w 0.72 · h 0.30 (medium) - Image crop and framingFramed vertically to show torso and upper legs; top of model's head is cropped out of frame.
Colors
vivid red· main body#E3031C- SilhouetteA-line, short/tunic length with pronounced flare created by multiple gathered horizontal tiers.
- 02
Product
Close-up of the dress bodice showing a scooped neckline with gathered fabric, wide shoulder straps, an empire seam with gathered skirt below, and a small flower-shaped decorative button with a loop at center front.
- Neckline shapeWide scooped neckline with a narrow stitched facing and visible gathering along the neckline edge.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.14 · w 0.64 · h 0.26 (high) - Shoulder strapsWide sleeveless shoulder straps formed from the same fabric as the bodice, with gathered stitching where the strap meets the neckline.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.14 · w 0.18 · h 0.20 (high) - Empire seam and tiersHorizontal seam under the bust forming an empire waist; fabric below the seam is gathered into soft vertical folds forming the start of a tiered skirt.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.44 · w 0.72 · h 0.22 (high) - Decorative button and loopSmall flower-shaped decorative button at center front just below the neckline with a narrow loop of cord hanging from it.
1 region
x 0.47 · y 0.31 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (high) - Fabric textureLightweight woven fabric with a matte finish that shows soft creasing and subtle vertical fold lines in gathered areas.
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.30 · w 0.68 · h 0.50 (high) - Visible model skin and neckline fitPortion of model torso visible; dress sits close to the chest with gathering creating slight volume below the empire seam.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.06 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high)
Other
Studio product shot cropped at the model neck and upper arms with a neutral light gray background and soft even lighting producing minimal shadow.
- Shot compositionTight crop showing the upper torso from just below the chin to the upper skirt; arms are partially visible at the image edges.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - BackgroundNeutral light gray seamless background with even studio lighting and no visible props.
- Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse frontal lighting producing subtle, even highlights on the fabric and gentle shadows in the folds.
Colors
vivid red· main fabric#E41B2Ccoral red· decorative button#C98E6E- Neckline shapeWide scooped neckline with a narrow stitched facing and visible gathering along the neckline edge.
- 03
Product
Rear view of a sleeveless, multi-tiered short dress in a saturated red fabric on a model; visible gathered tier seams and a round neckline at the back.
- View and fitBack (rear) view of the dress on a model, showing the upper back and skirt down to above the knees with a loose, A-line silhouette.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.06 · w 0.80 · h 0.86 (high) - NecklineShallow round neckline with a narrow stitched binding and slight gathered fabric at the neckline center back.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.06 · w 0.34 · h 0.06 (high) - ArmholesSleeveless cut with moderately wide armholes finished with narrow stitched edges; shoulder coverage is minimal.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.70 · y 0.10 · w 0.20 · h 0.30 (high) - Tiered skirt constructionMultiple horizontal tiers separated by stitched seam lines with gathered fabric at each seam producing voluminous flounces.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.28 · w 0.72 · h 0.60 (high) - Seam detailVisible horizontal seam lines where tiers join; seams are narrow and create small, evenly distributed gathers.
1 region
x 0.18 · y 0.34 · w 0.64 · h 0.40 (high) - HemFull, slightly flared hem with a single-turned stitched finish, ending above the knees.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.78 · w 0.76 · h 0.18 (high) - Fabric appearanceOpaque woven fabric with a matte finish and subtle soft wrinkles where gathered; fabric appears lightweight but structured.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.20 · w 0.60 · h 0.60 (high) - Visible model featuresModel's upper back, arms and braided hair are visible and partly frame the dress; skin shows against the dress but is not part of the product.
3 regions
x 0.30 · y 0.00 · w 0.40 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.00 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.70 (high); x 0.86 · y 0.12 · w 0.14 · h 0.70 (high)
Other
Studio product shot showing the model from the back against a neutral light gray background with even studio lighting and minimal shadows; image is cropped slightly above the head and near mid-thigh.
- Background and lightingSmooth light gray background with even, soft studio lighting and minimal visible shadows.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Crop and compositionImage framed to show the dress from the upper back down to above the knees; top of the model's head is cropped out.
- Model hairLong, thin braids visible falling down the back and to the side of the neck.
1 region
x 0.40 · y 0.00 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
Colors
bright red· main body#E40B24- View and fitBack (rear) view of the dress on a model, showing the upper back and skirt down to above the knees with a loose, A-line silhouette.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Cecilie Bahnsen
Aino Dress
Variants
5 SKUs| SKU | Title | Price | Avail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4596881 | Aino Tiered Minidress - 6 | CA$299.95CA$1,195.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4596882 | Aino Tiered Minidress - 8 | CA$299.95CA$1,195.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4596883 | Aino Tiered Minidress - 10 | CA$299.95CA$1,195.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4596884 | Aino Tiered Minidress - 12 | CA$299.95CA$1,195.00 | Out of Stock |
| 4596885 | Aino Tiered Minidress - 14 | CA$299.95CA$1,195.00 | Out of Stock |