The WORD Bodycon Dress is created from an original mixed-media artwork by Vicky Steane, exploring the balance between expression and silence. Using acrylics, silver leaf, and newspaper print, the design plays with street language, hip hop culture, and the quiet moments that follow connection.
The artwork reflects a shift in energy — from noise to stillness, from constant interaction to choosing when and how to engage. It speaks to the space you return to after time spent with friends, music, and shared experiences, when words fall away and understanding remains. In slang, “word” becomes a pause rather than a shout — meaning I hear you.
Translated into a figure-flattering bodycon silhouette, this dress wraps the body in layered texture and meaning. Bold yet understated, it’s designed for evenings, events, and moments when confidence doesn’t need explanation. This is wearable art for those who understand both the buzz of connection and the power of quiet.
• 75% recycled polyester, 25% elastane for production in the US/Mexico • 82% polyester, 18% elastane for production in Latvia • Fabric weight: 6.64 oz./yd.² (225 g/m²) in the US/Mexico • Fabric weight: 6.78 oz./yd.² (230 g/m²) in Latvia • Made with smooth, comfortable microfiber yarn • Material has a four-way stretch
