Run of 30Linen wrap dress
Washed linen, tie waist, midi length
$240
Made in small runs, worn for years
Maren Atelier designs and sews ready to wear pieces in runs of thirty or fewer, and makes commissions to order in the studio. Shop the current collection, or send an enquiry for a piece made for you.
The current collection
Each piece is cut and sewn in the studio. When a run sells out it is not repeated in the same cloth.
Run of 30
Tailored wool trousers
High waist, pressed front crease
$185
Poplin shirt
Crisp cotton, relaxed through the body
$120
Silk slip skirt
Bias cut, elastic back waist
$160
Cropped wool jacket
Boxy fit, horn buttons, lined
$295
Evening dress, made to order
Cut to your measurements in a cloth you choose
Price on enquiry
EnquireThe delivery fee is added at checkout. Unworn ready to wear pieces can be returned within 14 days; made to order pieces are final.
From sketch to finished seam in one room
Every pattern is drafted in the studio and every piece is sewn here, which is why each run stays small. Working this way means a fit problem found in the first ten pieces is fixed before the next twenty are cut.
Cloth is chosen for how it wears after years, not for how it photographs. Linen softens, wool holds a crease, and silk is cut on the bias so it moves with the body.
- Runs of thirty pieces or fewer
- Natural fibres chosen for long wear
- Repairs offered on every piece we make
Size guide
Measure over light clothing and choose the size that matches the largest measurement. Between sizes, the larger one leaves room for alteration.
| Size | Bust | Waist | Hip |
|---|---|---|---|
| XS | 80 cm (31.5 in) | 62 cm (24.5 in) | 88 cm (34.5 in) |
| S | 86 cm (34 in) | 68 cm (27 in) | 94 cm (37 in) |
| M | 92 cm (36 in) | 74 cm (29 in) | 100 cm (39.5 in) |
| L | 100 cm (39.5 in) | 82 cm (32.5 in) | 108 cm (42.5 in) |
| XL | 108 cm (42.5 in) | 90 cm (35.5 in) | 116 cm (45.5 in) |
How a commission comes together
Eight to ten weeks from the first conversation to the finished piece.
Enquiry
Tell us the occasion, the date and what you have in mind. We reply with a time to talk.
Sketch and cloth
A consultation in the studio or by video, then a sketch and a cloth sample sent to you.
Toile fitting
You try a calico version so the shape and fit are settled before the real cloth is cut.
Final fitting
The finished piece is fitted, pressed and wrapped, or sent to you insured.
Lookbook
The current collection, worn.
Worn and reviewed (example reviews)
The wrap dress has been washed twenty times and looks better than the day it arrived. Sizing matched the guide exactly.
The toile fitting changed everything. The final dress fitted at the first try, and the studio sent photos of every stage.
Trousers that hold their crease all day and a waist that actually fits. Ordering the second colour next run.
Questions about orders
Where do you deliver?
We deliver to most countries. The delivery fee is calculated at checkout from the address, and import duties, where they apply, are paid by the customer on arrival.
Can pieces be returned?
Unworn ready to wear pieces with their tags can be returned within 14 days of delivery. Made to order pieces are cut for one person and cannot be returned.
Will a sold out piece come back?
Not in the same cloth. Some shapes return in a new cloth in a later run, and subscribers to the studio letter hear first.
How long does a commission take?
Eight to ten weeks for most pieces. If your date is sooner, ask anyway, and we say honestly whether it can be done well in the time.
How should linen and wool be cared for?
Wash linen cool and dry it flat. Air wool between wears and have it cleaned only when it needs it, which keeps the cloth soft for longer.
Do you alter pieces bought from the collection?
Yes. Hems and waists are altered in the studio for a small charge, and repairs are offered for as long as the piece is worn.
Commission a piece
Describe the piece and the date it is needed for. We reply within two working days to arrange a consultation, and the price is agreed after the sketch.
- Consultation in the studio or by video
- Price agreed before any cloth is cut
- Payment arranged directly with the studio
Visit the studio
Studio visits are by appointment, so someone is always on hand to show you the cloth.
Studio hours
| Tuesday to Friday | 10:00 to 18:00 |
| Saturday | 11:00 to 17:00 |
| Sunday and Monday | Closed |
The studio letter
Four times a year we write about the next run, the cloth behind it and the date it goes on sale. Ask in any message to be added.