Polka Dot Trimmed Jacket

• Size: suitable for people with a chest circumference under 130cm
  • Chest width: 75cm.
  • Shirt length: 70cm
• Material:
  • Main material: Chiffon (100% Polyester), origin: Vietnam
  • Waist tie: Polyester sateen, origin: Vietnam
• Tailor: Le Lien. Thanh Thuy. Hity Atelier, Nha Trang, Vietnam.

Actual product measurements may have a small margin of error of 1-3cm, and this does not affect the overall shape of the product.

Model Lam Yen is 165cm tall, chest 89cm, waist 67cm, hips 96cm.

There comes a point in the process of growing up when change no longer happens solely within.
It begins to be seen.,
Not blooming. Not completely abandoning the structure that once held us,
It is just that the body begins to step further away from where it once stood, and the form changes accordingly.

The Vien Jacket begins from a very simple structure: an open bodice, two flaps that do not attempt to close, sleeves that widen as the arm moves, and a tie across the waist.
The garment does not define the body by clinging to it,
It lets the body find its own position within.
When standing still, the silhouette is clear,
When walking, it changes,
A flap moves slightly ahead of the body,
A sleeve retains the motion of the arm.
The folds of fabric no longer lie still on the body but begin to react to the wind, to footsteps, and to the distance between the person and the space.

We realize we are not wearing a fixed shape.
We are wearing a shape that can live with us.

The uneven, sparse dots create a rhythm just enough for the outfit to have personality without overwhelming the wearer.
When the body moves, the dots stretch, fold, disappear, and then reappear,
Part of the pattern lies on the inner layer,
Part is seen only for a fleeting moment,
The space between the dots creates a sense of depth.
A surface that changes as the form within moves.

The silhouette is evident but not rigid,
The sleeves are wide but not limp,
The bodice has a clear horizontal line,
The jacket forms a short block, open in the middle, and held by a strong black belt.

The upper part wants to open,
The lower part remains still.
When standing - it holds.
When moving - it releases.
When turning - it opens.
When stopping - it returns.
The belt keeps everything in the same system,
But it is not a command,
It is a choice.
When worn with trousers of the same pattern, the look becomes seamless and steady.
The jacket creates a focal point at the top, while the wide trousers open up at the bottom, allowing each step its own length.
When standing still, the outfit almost forms a block,
When walking, the hem separates from the body and begins to dialogue with the trousers.
It is that movement which brings the design to life.
Because the few details are placed exactly where the body needs them to be fulfilled.

There are days when we tie ourselves very tightly.
An appointment. A job. A role.
A schedule with no gaps.
We are accustomed to keeping everything in its place.
Then there are times we forget that we still have the right to choose.
Today I want to be held,
Tomorrow I want to be opened up,
One can tie the belt. One can loosen it. One can remove it.
When the tie is gone, the jacket does not lose its structure. It just gives the body more room to decide how it wants to be present.
It just creates enough space for freedom to happen.

Perhaps that is what we look for in clothing once we understand our bodies better.
No longer needing everything to be flattering in the most obvious way,
We want an outfit that allows the body to be liberated.
Wide trousers that allow each step its own length,
A sleeve that does not hinder movement,
An opening just wide enough for air to pass through,
A tie that can be kept or let go,
These very small things determine whether an outfit can truly live with the wearer.

In a wide space, it is light.
Among rigid surfaces, it becomes sharper.
When worn with black trousers, the black and white dots change their rhythm. They are no longer just a pattern on the garment but become a contrast to the city.
And the belt, if tied, also changes its meaning.
It is no longer something that keeps us within a mold.
It is just a choice. A highlight. Another way to wear oneself.
It accompanies the wearer from one place to another, from one state to another.

To have more space to be present as oneself.