Rather than light, pastely and summery, Madelaine is quite darkly gothic, with deep colours and rich, sumptuous fabrics. The square, lace-edged neckline and the bare shoulders and arms makes it wonderfully seductive. The texturing is, as always with clothing from Evangeline Miles, beautifully executed and the prim work very lovely. The skirt moves very well and the shape of the wrap around the waist as well as the train is just perfect.

The Summer of Love fair, which was setup to raise awareness about various mental health issues, runs until August 8th and the Madeleine gown (in this red colour and three other shades) is only one of many offerings available exclusively at the fair until it ends, so do make sure to pay it a visit.