- A tweet that went viral is causing a heated debate about a dress made of 100% semi-synthetic fabric.
- People are arguing that a dress made of 100% rayon is not worth the price tag of $1,295.
- Others argue that the details and sewing of the dress justify its price.
A tweet about a dress priced at $1,295 and made of 100% semi-synthetic fiber has sparked a contentious discussion within the fashion community on Twitter.
People are debating whether the dress, which is made of rayon, is worth the high price. Rayon is a semi-synthetic fabric created from wood pulp, known for its texture and versatility. However, it is not a durable fabric and can stretch or shrink when machine washed, according to international fashion company Who What Wear.
Twitter users are expressing their astonishment that a dress made entirely of rayon should have such a steep price tag.
—sal 🫐 (@ghostinmypocket) July 15, 2023
“Don’t piss me off,” tweeted @ghostinmypocket on Sunday. The tweet included screenshots of the dress, called Ruffle Tunnel Gown Cloud, from the brand Mirror Palais’ website, revealing that it is made of 100% rayon. The tweet has gained over 6.7 million views and 28,300 likes.
Many other users 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, gaining over 60,100 likes and 4.4 million views.
“No, like, it’s literally inexcusable,” tweeted Lakyn, 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 made of rayon, especially not at that price point. Especially since Mirror Palais claims to champion sustainability,” wrote Lakyn in a follow-up tweet.
According to the brand’s website, Mirror Palais is a sustainable womenswear pre-order brand founded in 2019 by Queens-born designer Marcelo Gaia. It prides itself on bringing fair wages and craftsmanship to the forefront of the fashion conversation.
Meanwhile, some Twitter users are defending the brand’s choice of fabric.
—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, a New York-based stylist and costume designer.
Mirror Palais has not yet responded to Insider’s request for comment outside of business hours.
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