Ivory Tweed and Champagne Taffeta Ball Gown

This is a ball gown for a modern ceremony. It takes the volume and romance of a traditional gown and grounds it with the texture of tweed, so it feels considered rather than costume. In ivory and champagne it glows under evening light, and it moves with a soft rustle that turns every step into an entrance.

The bodice is cut close and clean in ivory tweed, sleeveless, with a high stand neck and a sculpted cap at the shoulder that gives it a quiet architecture. Below a dropped waist, the champagne taffeta skirt is gathered generously and falls into a wide, rustling volume that spreads into a soft train. The contrast between the textured tweed and the polished taffeta is the heart of the piece: one grounded and tailored, the other light and ceremonial.

Fabric

The bodice is tweed, a textured woven fabric with a tailored, structured hand. The skirt is taffeta, a crisp, lustrous fabric that rustles softly and holds volume.

Care

Dry clean only. Taffeta can water-mark and lose its crisp finish in water, so a specialist dry cleaner is the safest choice. Do not bleach or tumble dry. Press taffeta on the reverse with a dry iron on a low setting and a pressing cloth. Avoid steam directly on the face. Store on a padded hanger in a breathable cotton garment bag, away from direct sunlight.

Size and fit

Available in US sizes 2 to 24. Please see the size chart on this page for body measurements before ordering.

When to wear it

A statement choice for weddings, galas and formal receptions, and a striking alternative bridal gown.

Designed by Joseph Ejiro, a demi-couture womenswear label.