The Nayte Dress is a bold knee-length shirt dress made from soft, durable French linen. The piece features a structured statement collar, contrasted with slightly dropped shoulders, giving it a polished yet relaxed look. The dress is further elevated by bold front patch pockets, and a sash belt. Transition effortlessly into the after-hours by pairing with the Gild Cuff Bangle, and matching Gild Large Hoop Earrings. Offered in the limited seasonal Vine Green linen.
100% French Linen
Linen is a light, breathable fabric that is durable and strong. It wrinkles easily which is part of its appeal, it is easy to care for and becomes softer with age and wear.
Linen is a natural plant fibre, grown from the flax plant. The crop itself is naturally pest-resistant and requires minimal water to grow, meaning it demands fewer resources than crops such as conventionally-grown cotton.
Linen grown in France follows more traditional methods of growing and processing. For example, the crop is stripped back to prepare it for textiles using a dew-retting process. Dew-retting makes use of natural sunlight and dew to soften the crop, rather than using intensive chemical or water processes.
Manufacturer: Jimmy Fashions
Fabric Mill: Tongling Worldbest Linen & Ramie
We have been working with Jimmy Fashions since 2010. They are a smaller, independent supplier with a focus on design and quality, and this is one of our longest standing supplier relationships. With owner Jimmy Shen and his team working closely with our Design and Production departments, this family-owned business has grown with ELK and now supplies much of our woven apparel.
In early 2024, the Jimmy had solar panels installed on the rooftop of the factory, to help provide renewable energy for their operations. The factory also undergoes annual SMETA social compliance audits, which are conducted by a third party and provide transparency into worker wellbeing and wages.
We have been sourcing our linen fabric from Tongling Worldbest for many years. This fabric mill is certified under the OEKO-TEX 100 Standard, ensuring the fabric is free from harmful substances.
The Nayte Dress is a knee-length relaxed fit dress.
The key fit points for the dress are the bust, hip, and length.
All garments are measured flat (not on body) and then doubled (except the length) to calculate the total circumference. To work out what size will suit you best, flat measure an item that fits you well and use this as a guide. Please contact us if you have any questions or need more information.
Approximate bust measurements (measured flat):
6: 52.5cm
8: 55cm
10: 57.5cm
12: 60cm
14: 62.5cm
16: 65cm
18: 67.5cm
20: 70cm
Approximate hip measurement:
6: 55cm
8: 57.5cm
10: 60cm
12: 62.5cm
14: 65cm
16: 67.5cm
18: 70cm
20: 72.5cm
Approximate length measurement:
6: 96.3cm
8: 96.9cm
10: 97.5cm
12: 98.1cm
14: 98.7cm
16: 99.3cm
18: 99.9cm
20: 100.5cm
Our model Jess Gold wears the Nayte Dress in a size 10 measures:
Height: 177 cm
Bust: 86.5 cm
Waist: 66 cm
Hips: 92 cm