ALÉMAIS’ Surrealist Summer Ramie Shirtdress is printed in vibrant Greco-Roman motifs brought to life by Sydney-based calligrapher and illustrator Sam Pauletto, whose sensitive and sophisticated use of colour and shape are informed by his upbringing in Canberra with Italian-Australian parents. Vignettes of the artist’s childhood can be examined through references in this new season ‘Surrealist Summer’ print–Italianate designs blended with the raw beauty and earthy colour palette found in the Bush Capital.
Cut from soft ramie-twill, it has a classic point collar, full-length balloon sleeves with button-up cuffs, and a concealed front placket adorned with self-covered buttons.
Use the self-rouleau belt to cinch the relaxed silhouette, and match your accessories to the multi-coloured print.
- Designer colour: Multi
- Classic point collar with stand
- Full-length balloon sleeves with button-up cuffs
- Concealed front placket with self-covered buttons
- Self-rouleau belt with toggle ends
- Gathered skirt with box pleats
- Midi-length hem finishes at mid-shin
- Exclusive, limited edition print designed in collaboration with artist Sam Pauletto
- Model is 180cm/5’11” and is wearing a size AU8
- Fits large to size, take one size smaller than normal
- Designed for a loose fit
- Concealed button fastenings through front
- Crafted from 100% Ramie
- Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric
- Dry clean
- Designed in Sydney, Australia
Synthesising her Lebanese heritage and over twenty years of experience in the fashion industry, founder Lesleigh Jermanus, exerts generational creative expression to manifest the vibrant designs of ALÉMAIS. Launched in 2020, the reaction to the curated selection of superlative women’s apparel was immediate–the brand gained a cult-following of women devoted to the label’s sustainable marriage of wearable, feminine designs and unique storytelling.
The Australian label adopts an artisanal approach to stylish compositions with elements of tradition used to champion craft and techniques that make each style feel like a true work of art. The brand re-contextualises historical references in the modern wardrobe, looking to the past to inform the future. Take ALÉMAIS’ classic shirt dresses as the perfect example; simplistic in form but elevated using colour, print, texture, and fabric. Natural textiles, hand-crafted embroideries, and exaggerated shapes heighten each collection.
Eschewing the ordinary, ALÉMAIS champions an eclectic, highly saturated aesthetic that results in women’s dresses and separates that make their wearer feel chic, on every occasion. Jermanus and her team marry a distinctly romantic femininity with a playful vacation-ready ease that makes each and every piece feel exclusive and unique.
ALÉMAIS champions sustainability, generating collections primarily utilising hemp, ramie, organic cotton, and European linen–all environmentally conscious, natural materials that are progressive. ALÉMAIS is an authority in the fashion industry making superior, long lasting, sophisticated fashion forward choices that are better for you, and the planet.
The Forme offers a hand-picked wide selection of stylish options from ALÉMAIS, ranging from staple shirt dresses to breezy silk sets, providing up-to the minute fashionable solutions to any, and all occasions.
- You may return your item within 14 days of receiving your purchase. Items returned outside this period will not be accepted.
- All return shipping for ‘change of mind’ is at the expense of the purchaser – your purchase will be credited less the cost of return shipping.
- All returns deemed faulty will be refunded including the cost of return shipping.
- We do not accept returns on SALE items.
- We cannot accept returns on undergarments, hosiery, jewellery or sale items unless the goods have been deemed faulty
- Please visit our Returns & Exchanges page for more information on our policy


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