A spectacular documented statement piece from Silvia Tcherassi’s Resort 2024 collection, Look 12, the Susa Dress captures the Colombian designer’s signature balance of femininity, movement, texture and dramatic evening glamour. The exact design is documented in the Resort 2024 collection imagery published by WWD, making this an especially compelling piece for collectors of contemporary designer fashion.
Rendered entirely in black, the Susa is constructed over an intricate lace foundation enveloped by extraordinary tiers of long, leather-effect fringe. Hundreds of slender fringe elements cascade from the neckline through the body and toward the floor, transforming an otherwise streamlined silhouette into a kinetic composition that changes continuously with movement.
The dress is particularly striking when worn: as documented in the Resort 2024 imagery, movement sends the long fringe outward from the body, intermittently exposing the delicate lace underneath and creating extraordinary dimension.
A high halter neckline frames the shoulders and décolletage, while the reverse provides an unexpected counterpoint with a dramatically plunging open back. The combination of the relatively restrained neckline, exposed shoulders, low back and elongated column silhouette gives the dress a sensuality that remains sophisticated rather than overt.
The Susa is an excellent representation of the design language of Silvia Tcherassi’s Resort 2024 collection. Inspired in part by mid-century Italian graphic design and vintage posters, the collection explored layered compositions, unexpected juxtapositions and tactile materials. Movement was particularly important to the collection, with the house specifically highlighting the lively movement created by its eco-leather fringe.
Silvia Tcherassi herself identifies the Susa as one of Resort 2024's most celebrated pieces and describes its combination of lace, leather-like fringe and a halter neckline as part of the collection's “jewelry-as-clothing” approach.
This example is especially desirable because it remains never worn with its original retail tags attached. Originally retailing for $1,990, it presents an opportunity to acquire a documented Resort 2024 collection look in unworn condition. The original retail price is additionally documented by Moda Operandi.
Details
Designer: Silvia Tcherassi
Style: Susa Dress
Style Number: ST240073
Collection: Resort 2024
Documented Collection Look: Look 12
Archival Reference: WWD Resort 2024 collection imagery
Color: Black
Tagged Size: XS
Designer Size Conversion: Approximately US 2
Original Retail Price: $1,990
Country of Manufacture: Colombia
Neckline: Halter
Sleeves: Sleeveless
Back: Dramatic low open back
Length: Maxi / floor length
Primary Detail: Layered leather-effect fringe over lace
Closure: Concealed zipper / halter fastening
Style: Evening, cocktail, black tie, gala, statement dressing
Composition
Exterior:
55% Polyurethane
45% Cotton
Lining:
50% Polyester
50% Polyamide
Composition taken directly from the garment's original manufacturer's label.
Approximate Measurements
Please note that this garment's open back, halter construction, lace foundation and extensive free-hanging fringe make conventional flat measurements somewhat imprecise.
Approximate bust: 33–34 in.
Approximate waist: 26–28 in.
Approximate hip: 37–39 in.
Approximate length from front neckline to longest fringe: 56–58 in.
Approximate overall length including halter: 59–61 in.
Tagged XS / approximately US 2. Silvia Tcherassi's published XS size specifications are 33–34 in. chest, 26–27 in. waist and 37–38 in. low hip.
The dress is photographed on a US size 4/6 mannequin for presentation and scale. Please compare measurements with a similar garment for best fit.
Condition
Never worn with original retail tags attached.
Excellent unworn condition with original Silvia Tcherassi designer, composition/care and retail tags remaining attached.
Please note that the numerous long fringe strands are intentionally free-moving. Individual strands may overlap, twist, separate or fall irregularly while the garment is at rest. This is inherent to the highly tactile construction and movement of the design.
Please review all photographs carefully as they form an integral part of the condition description.
Collection & Provenance
Documented as Look 12 of Silvia Tcherassi’s Resort 2024 collection. Archival collection photograph shown for reference.
The collection was inspired in part by vintage Italian mid-century posters encountered at New York's Center for Italian Modern Art. Tcherassi translated their layering, typography and graphic compositions into tactile garments characterized by movement, dimensional embellishment, clean lines and dramatic fringe.
The Susa is one of the clearest expressions of that concept, transforming fringe from decorative trim into the defining architectural element of the garment.
