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Emilia Wickstead Mara Magnolia Taffeta Faille Midi Dress

Name: Emilia Wickstead Mara Magnolia Taffeta Faille Midi Dress
Brand: Emilia Wickstead
SKU: B0686942
Price: 2100.00 USD
Availability: InStock

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Product Insights & Style Tips

The Emilia Wickstead Mara Magnolia Taffeta Faille Midi Dress channels a cinema-ready poise updated for today. The Magnolia print sits on a crisp, structured taffeta faille in 100% polyester, delivering a sculpted surface with a subtle, catching sheen. Sleeveless with a jewel neckline, the fit-and-flare silhouette anchors a clean waist and a midi swish that reads polished from desk to dinner.

Hidden back-zip preserves the uninterrupted line from neck to hem, while the lining keeps the drape smooth and comfortable as you move through events. The silhouette skims the body without clinging, shaping the waist and letting the skirt flare with graceful ease. Layer it under a sharp blazer or a light cardigan, then swap sandals for heeled pumps as the setting shifts from day to evening.

Emilia Wickstead's pre-fall 26 collection nods to Bonjour Tristesse, marrying couture-grade tailoring with a romantic print mood. The Mara Magnolia dress is true to Wickstead's signature aesthetic—clean lines, refined volume, and grown-up florals that feel both timeless and of the moment. Care is dry clean.

Materials / Fabrication

Magnolia print
Sleeveless fit-and-flare midi dress
Hidden back-zip closure
Jewel neck
Lined
Lining: 100 percent polyester
Imported
Designer Clothing
Pre-fall 26 collection inspired by the settings and themes of the 1958 film Bonjour Tristesse

Recommended Care

Dry clean only to preserve print and silhouette
Use a cool steamer or low heat iron with a press cloth if needed; avoid direct heat
Store hanging in a garment bag to protect shape and print

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

Magnolia print erupts against a lustrous taffeta faille, delivering an elevated, editorial mood. The jewel neck and sleeveless bodice taper into a fit-and-flare midi, creating a confident, sculpted silhouette that commands attention without shouting. The print and texture fuse classic polish with modern graphic drama, ideal for a high fashion, cool girl moment.

Craftsmanship: 7/10

Hidden back-zip ensures a seamless line from neck to hem, while the garment is lined for structure and drape. Precise tailoring elevates the fit, and the Magnolia print reads as part of the fabric, not a layer. Though polyester, the texture and weight mimic premium faille, signaling refined craft.

Affordability: $$$

The price aligns with design ambitions and brand cache, delivering strong value. The Magnolia motif, sculpted fit, and refined tailoring offer a premium impression that justifies the investment for editorial wear and special occasions. The cost mirrors its luxurious feel, while remaining within reach for a select, fashion-forward customer.

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Emilia Wickstead founded her eponymous ready-to-wear fashion label in 2008 following her studies at Central Saint Martins and interning at design houses in Milan, London and New York. The label has become the epitome of modern femininity. Emilia Wickstead is known for her signature use of strong color on modern silhouettes, fusing together traditional with contemporary aesthetics. Shop the latest collection from Emilia Wickstead, ranging in dresses to skirts, tops and outerwear.