ROMY The Brand One Sleeve Maxi Dress in Emerald Size S BNWT RRP $325

Emerald is not a colour that asks permission. Romy’s one-sleeve maxi arrives in a deep, matte jewel tone that absorbs light rather than reflecting it — and the silhouette does the rest. One long sleeve, one bare shoulder, a high turtleneck with vertical ruching at the back of the collar, hip ruching that pulls the fabric into a slow, deliberate spiral, a side slit that opens just enough. It is architectural without being cold, body-conscious without being obvious. The kind of dress that makes you walk differently the moment you put it on.

• Size S (AU 8) — photographed on a standard size 10 mannequin
• Asymmetric silhouette — full-length sleeve on the left, completely sleeveless on the right
• High mock turtleneck with built-in vertical ruching at the back collar
• Concentrated side ruching at the left hip and waistline
• Column-style maxi length with side leg slit
• Pull-on design — no zip, no hardware, clean seamless back
• 92% bamboo, 8% spandex — soft, cool-to-touch, matte finish with excellent stretch retention
• Cold hand wash only; do not bleach; line dry in shade; iron at low heat; do not dry clean
• Designed in Australia (Tasmania), made in China in small supply
• Condition: BNWT (new with tags)
• RRP $325.00

Measurements (taken flat):

• Bust: 70cm
• Waist: 52cm
• Length: 152cm
• Sleeve: 65cm

This dress sits at the intersection of Quiet Luxury, Modern Avant-Garde, and Sirencore — and it shifts depending on how you style it. For a formal gala or red carpet moment, wear your hair up in a sleek bun to expose the turtleneck, add a statement drop earring on the bare side only, and finish with gold strappy stilettos and a hard-shell gold clutch. For an art gallery or editorial evening, go sharp: middle-parted low ponytail, sculptural silver jewellery, square-toe black mules, and an oversized wool coat draped over the shoulders like a cape. For a winter wedding, sweep soft Hollywood waves to the sleeved side, stack emerald or diamond tennis bracelets on the bare wrist, and add deep velvet pumps and a cropped faux-fur jacket that sits right at the waist to frame the ruching. Whichever direction you take it, skip the necklace — the turtleneck is the jewellery.

About Romy: Born in Tasmania in 2022, Romy was founded by Emma Petterwood with a clear philosophy: small runs, considered design, and pieces made to last. Every Romy piece is made to be loved and worn for years — not seasons.

Each collection starts with original print — one-of-a-kind artworks developed with artists and translated into wearable pieces you won’t find anywhere else. No fast fashion, no trend-chasing. Just the instinct and connection that happens when something truly clicks.

Small runs mean less waste and more joy. Finding a Romy piece should feel like discovering something special — because it is. Elevated staples with a twist, effortless dresses that go from day to dinner, prints that start conversations. Clothes that say something, without shouting.

Romy’s roots are in Tasmania, but the work spans the globe — an all-female Australian team, long-standing maker relationships in China and India, and collaborations with local artists on every print. Every piece is designed with purpose: to last, to be loved, and to live a full life in your wardrobe.