Derek Lam Alva Crepe de Chine High Neck Asymmetric Top
Derek Lam
$495.00
Product Insights & Style Tips
The Derek Lam Alva Crepe de Chine High Neck Asymmetric Top embodies quiet luxury with a clean, architectural mood. In crepe de chine, the fabric reads crisp yet fluid, while the high neckline anchors the silhouette. The asymmetric detail introduces a subtle edge that keeps the look refined and current.
Edges stay sharp as it moves with the body, offering a sleek line that sits close at the neck and through the shoulders before breaking into its off-kilter shape. It layers with ease over jackets or under tailoring, and the drape keeps the top poised through day-to-evening moments. Priced at 495.
For Derek Lam, this piece slots into a modern luxe aesthetic that favors streamlined silhouettes and quiet confidence. Pair it with tailored trousers for a polished daytime mood or a sleek skirt for after-hours polish, letting the high neck and asymmetric line set the tone.
Materials / Fabrication
- Crepe de chine fabric
- High neckline that sits close at the neck
- Asymmetric detail / off-kilter shape
- Crisp yet fluid drape
- Architectural, clean silhouette
- Layers easily over jackets or under tailoring
Recommended Care
- Professional dry cleaning recommended to preserve crepe de chine quality
- If washing at home is necessary, hand wash cold and lay flat to dry
- Avoid high heat; steam or iron on low with a protective cloth
- Store hung to maintain neckline and silhouette
Fit Notes
- The high neckline sits close to the neck for a refined, uncluttered line.
- Crepe de Chine offers a crisp yet fluid drape that skims the body.
- The asymmetric detail creates sculpted shape while the top sits close through the shoulders.
- Layers over jackets or under tailoring for day-to-evening looks.