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The high-waisted cut and fluid drape create an elongated, polished silhouette with soft movement and subtle structure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"632\" data-end=\"845\"\u003eWear it with the Améliane blouse for an occasion-ready look, or style it down with a fitted tee and sandals. A statement of quiet confidence from Volina Noir, designed for women seeking elevated summer skirts.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VELINA NOIR","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":51405120733460,"sku":"VN-NWR25-1006-WHITE-XS","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"S","offer_id":51405120766228,"sku":"VN-NWR25-1006-WHITE-S","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":51405120798996,"sku":"VN-NWR25-1006-WHITE-M","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"L","offer_id":51405120831764,"sku":"VN-NWR25-1006-WHITE-L","price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4310\/6836\/files\/VELINA-NOIR-Ameliane-Polka-Dot-Skirt-1.webp?v=1771150413"},{"product_id":"velina-noir-signature-pleated-trouser-black","title":"VELINA NOIR SIGNATURE PLEATED TROUSER — BLACK","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:77beb947-59d9-434f-8390-b7390a9e4d2f-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:77beb947-59d9-434f-8390-b7390a9e4d2f-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"349e6dd8-972a-46ac-9087-22529a171858\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eI designed this trouser around a problem I’ve seen far too often in tailoring: pleats that are supposed to flatter but instead add unnecessary volume through the hips and lower stomach. Traditional pleated trousers often work against the body, especially for women who want structure without bulk, so I approached this entirely differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe front is built with our signature Controlled Sculpt Pleats™, designed to visually pull the silhouette inward rather than outward. Instead of placing pleats directly at the widest part of the hip where they create expansion, I positioned a single directional pleat on each side slightly inward and angled toward the centre front. That small shift changes everything. It creates movement and softness while keeping the body looking narrower, cleaner, and more sculpted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eI designed the waistband to feel secure rather than restrictive, with a contoured shape that sits comfortably against the body and creates a smoother, more defined waistline without constant adjusting. Beneath the pleat line, a sharp pressed contour crease keeps the leg elongated and polished so the silhouette remains precise instead of loose or shapeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eAt the back, I wanted the shaping to feel subtle but transformative. Our signature V Noir Yoke™ was developed to create a lifted, more sculpted appearance through the back while visually refining the waist. Every seam has purpose. Nothing is decorative without function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eThe leg is cut in what I consider the most universally flattering shape: a fluid precision straight fit that skims the body without clinging, creating length and balance across sizes. I chose a dense matte stretch crepe specifically because lighter tailoring fabrics simply do not deliver this level of structure. The fabric smooths, holds shape beautifully, and moves with the body while maintaining the integrity of the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2073\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor me, great tailoring is never about making a woman fit the garment. 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Traditional pleated trousers often work against the body, especially for women who want structure without bulk, so I approached this entirely differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe front is built with our signature Controlled Sculpt Pleats™, designed to visually pull the silhouette inward rather than outward. Instead of placing pleats directly at the widest part of the hip where they create expansion, I positioned a single directional pleat on each side slightly inward and angled toward the centre front. That small shift changes everything. It creates movement and softness while keeping the body looking narrower, cleaner, and more sculpted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eI designed the waistband to feel secure rather than restrictive, with a contoured shape that sits comfortably against the body and creates a smoother, more defined waistline without constant adjusting. Beneath the pleat line, a sharp pressed contour crease keeps the leg elongated and polished so the silhouette remains precise instead of loose or shapeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eAt the back, I wanted the shaping to feel subtle but transformative. Our signature V Noir Yoke™ was developed to create a lifted, more sculpted appearance through the back while visually refining the waist. Every seam has purpose. Nothing is decorative without function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eThe leg is cut in what I consider the most universally flattering shape: a fluid precision straight fit that skims the body without clinging, creating length and balance across sizes. I chose a dense matte stretch crepe specifically because lighter tailoring fabrics simply do not deliver this level of structure. The fabric smooths, holds shape beautifully, and moves with the body while maintaining the integrity of the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2073\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor me, great tailoring is never about making a woman fit the garment. 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Traditional pleated trousers often work against the body, especially for women who want structure without bulk, so I approached this entirely differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe front is built with our signature Controlled Sculpt Pleats™, designed to visually pull the silhouette inward rather than outward. Instead of placing pleats directly at the widest part of the hip where they create expansion, I positioned a single directional pleat on each side slightly inward and angled toward the centre front. That small shift changes everything. It creates movement and softness while keeping the body looking narrower, cleaner, and more sculpted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eI designed the waistband to feel secure rather than restrictive, with a contoured shape that sits comfortably against the body and creates a smoother, more defined waistline without constant adjusting. Beneath the pleat line, a sharp pressed contour crease keeps the leg elongated and polished so the silhouette remains precise instead of loose or shapeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eAt the back, I wanted the shaping to feel subtle but transformative. Our signature V Noir Yoke™ was developed to create a lifted, more sculpted appearance through the back while visually refining the waist. Every seam has purpose. Nothing is decorative without function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eThe leg is cut in what I consider the most universally flattering shape: a fluid precision straight fit that skims the body without clinging, creating length and balance across sizes. I chose a dense matte stretch crepe specifically because lighter tailoring fabrics simply do not deliver this level of structure. The fabric smooths, holds shape beautifully, and moves with the body while maintaining the integrity of the cut.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1925\" data-end=\"2073\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFor me, great tailoring is never about making a woman fit the garment. It’s about engineering the garment to work for her the moment she puts it on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"VELINA NOIR","offers":[{"title":"XS","offer_id":52521081405716,"sku":null,"price":132.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"S","offer_id":52521081438484,"sku":null,"price":132.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"M","offer_id":52521081471252,"sku":null,"price":132.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"L","offer_id":52521081504020,"sku":null,"price":132.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"XL","offer_id":52521081536788,"sku":null,"price":132.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0927\/4310\/6836\/files\/velina-noir-front-view_3_14a0036c-fe79-4a2d-a2b7-f1101a4d96b8.jpg?v=1779207482"},{"product_id":"velina-noir-signature-pleated-trouser-ivory","title":"VELINA NOIR SIGNATURE PLEATED TROUSER — IVORY","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:77beb947-59d9-434f-8390-b7390a9e4d2f-1\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:77beb947-59d9-434f-8390-b7390a9e4d2f-1\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-4\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"349e6dd8-972a-46ac-9087-22529a171858\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"50\" data-end=\"390\"\u003eI designed this trouser around a problem I’ve seen far too often in tailoring: pleats that are supposed to flatter but instead add unnecessary volume through the hips and lower stomach. Traditional pleated trousers often work against the body, especially for women who want structure without bulk, so I approached this entirely differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"392\" data-end=\"863\"\u003eThe front is built with our signature Controlled Sculpt Pleats™, designed to visually pull the silhouette inward rather than outward. Instead of placing pleats directly at the widest part of the hip where they create expansion, I positioned a single directional pleat on each side slightly inward and angled toward the centre front. That small shift changes everything. It creates movement and softness while keeping the body looking narrower, cleaner, and more sculpted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"865\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003eI designed the waistband to feel secure rather than restrictive, with a contoured shape that sits comfortably against the body and creates a smoother, more defined waistline without constant adjusting. Beneath the pleat line, a sharp pressed contour crease keeps the leg elongated and polished so the silhouette remains precise instead of loose or shapeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1225\" data-end=\"1495\"\u003eAt the back, I wanted the shaping to feel subtle but transformative. Our signature V Noir Yoke™ was developed to create a lifted, more sculpted appearance through the back while visually refining the waist. Every seam has purpose. Nothing is decorative without function.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1497\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003eThe leg is cut in what I consider the most universally flattering shape: a fluid precision straight fit that skims the body without clinging, creating length and balance across sizes. I chose a dense matte stretch crepe specifically because lighter tailoring fabrics simply do not deliver this level of structure. 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