- A dress made entirely of 100% semi-synthetic fabric has sparked a viral debate on Twitter.
- People are arguing whether a dress made of 100% rayon is worth its price tag of $1,295.
- Others defend the price, citing the intricate details and craftsmanship of the dress.
A $1,295 dress made entirely of 100% semi-synthetic fiber has ignited a heated debate within the fashion community on Twitter.
There are differing opinions on whether the dress, which is made of rayon, justifies its high price. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fabric derived from purified cellulose fibers, usually sourced from wood pulp. While it is popular due to its texture and versatility, it is not known for its durability as it can stretch or shrink when machine-washed, as reported by international fashion company Who What Wear.
Twitter users are particularly perplexed by the fact that the dress, being 100% rayon, carries such a hefty price tag.
—sal 🫐 (@ghostinmypocket) July 15, 2023
“Don’t piss me off,” tweeted @ghostinmypocket on Sunday. Screenshots of the dress, called Ruffle Tunnel Gown Cloud, were attached to the tweet, along with details revealing its 100% rayon composition. The tweet has gained over 6.7 million views and 28,3000 likes.
Many others share the same sentiment.
—Kinjal Khanna (@kinjalll_) July 15, 2023
“once you start checking the fabric you really find nothing to buy,” tweeted Kinjal Khanna, @kinjalll_. The tweet received over 60,100 likes and 4.4 million views.
“No, like, it’s literally inexcusable,” tweeted Lakyn, @OgLakyn, a Los Angeles-based virtual personal stylist and sustainable fashion educator.
—Lakyn Thee Stylist (@OgLakyn) July 15, 2023
“I know rayon and most textiles very well (I’m writing a book about them!), but, this is not a dress that should be in rayon and especially not at that price point, especially since Mirror Palais claims that they champion sustainability,” Lakyn wrote in a follow-up tweet.
According to the brand’s website, Mirror Palais is a “sustainable womenswear pre order brand” established in 2019 by Queens-born designer Marcelo Gaia. The brand prides itself on prioritizing fair wages and craftsmanship in the world of fashion.
Some Twitter users have come to the defense of Mirror Palais’ fabric choice.
—Saint Shannon (@shannon_sense) July 15, 2023
“Y’all want so much dress for nothing. There’s a lot of detail and sewing in here. The fiber means nothing ultimately because it could be made by a very expensive mill. It could even be polyester and still be an expensive fabric,” tweeted Shannon Stokes, @shannon_sense, a New York-based stylist and costume designer.
Mirror Palais has not responded to Insider’s request for comment outside
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