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Maria Lucia Hohan Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe
The Maria Lucia Hohan Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe is an authentic Blue piece from the Fall 2026 collection, cut in 52% viscose, 30% wool, 14% polyester, 2% polyamide, 2% other fibres (pinstripe fabric). Maria Lucia Hohan is the Bucharest eveningwear house the designer founded in 2003, and its work rests on two ideas: hand-pleated metallic silk that drapes close to the body, and corsetry built to be worn on the outside. Coveti authenticates every piece before it ships.
Elvira is a mini dress cut from pinstripe suiting with an office feel. It has a deep neckline, off-the-shoulder straps with detachable tie sashes, a front button closure and faux pockets. The fit is close through the body.
Quick Facts
- Brand: Maria Lucia Hohan, a Romanian house founded in Bucharest in 2003 by the designer of the same name
- Product: Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe, designer mini dresses
- Collection: Fall 2026
- Colour: Blue
- Composition: 52% viscose, 30% wool, 14% polyester, 2% polyamide, 2% other fibres (pinstripe fabric)
- Fit: Maria Lucia Hohan cuts this piece in French sizing, shown here on the UK ladder, so an FR 34 is a UK 6. The house makes it from FR 34 to FR 44, which is UK 6 to 16, and sizes outside that run are unavailable.
- Origin: Romania
- Reference: PF006582
- Authenticity: 100% authentic, verified by Coveti before dispatch
- Shipping: Worldwide by insured express courier. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties and taxes are payable on import. See the Coveti logistics and returns protocol.
How to Wear the Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe
Over-the-knee boots, as the house styles it, turn the tailoring into evening wear. A slim belt bag keeps it sharp.
- Let one piece lead: the pleating and the boning carry the look, so keep jewellery small and the shoe fine.
- Corsetry as outerwear: the house wears its corsets over wide satin trousers and with tailored blazers, never hidden.
- Height and hem: the gowns are shown on a 178cm model, so take the hem to a heel you can dance in.
Perfect Occasions for the Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe
- Black-tie galas, premieres and award-season events
- Evening weddings, as a guest, and the bridal party the night before
- Cocktail parties and late dinners, for the minis and corsets
Read more in how to style a Maria Lucia Hohan gown, the Maria Lucia Hohan dress edit and How to Style a Maria Lucia Hohan Gown.
Maria Lucia Hohan Size Conversion
The house cuts its gowns, minis and corsets in French sizing. Use this table to convert, then check the made run in the fit notes above.
| FR | UK | US | IT |
| 34 | 6 | 2 | 38 |
| 36 | 8 | 4 | 40 |
| 38 | 10 | 6 | 42 |
| 40 | 12 | 8 | 44 |
| 42 | 14 | 10 | 46 |
| 44 | 16 | 12 | 48 |
| 46 | 18 | 14 | 50 |
PRODUCT DETAILS
Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe Product Details
| Brand | Maria Lucia Hohan, designed in Bucharest, Romania |
| Collection | Fall 2026 |
| Colour | Blue |
| Composition | 52% viscose, 30% wool, 14% polyester, 2% polyamide, 2% other fibres (pinstripe fabric) |
| Fit | Maria Lucia Hohan cuts this piece in French sizing, shown here on the UK ladder, so an FR 34 is a UK 6. The house makes it from FR 34 to FR 44, which is UK 6 to 16, and sizes outside that run are unavailable. |
| Styling | Over-the-knee boots, as the house styles it, turn the tailoring into evening wear. A slim belt bag keeps it sharp. |
| Care | Dry clean only, as the house specifies. Store it on a padded hanger inside a breathable garment bag, away from direct sunlight. |
| Origin | Romania |
| Reference | PF006582 |
About Maria Lucia Hohan
Maria Lucia Hohan is a Romanian eveningwear house. The designer studied at LISAA School of Art and Design in Paris and worked as a fashion illustrator in Milan before opening her own studio in Bucharest in 2003. The house is known for hand-pleated metallic silk tulle and mousseline, draped into goddess gowns with boned corset bodices, and more recently for corsetry worn as outerwear. Her gowns have been worn by Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez, Taylor Swift, Rihanna and Nicole Kidman, and a Maria Lucia Hohan dress worn by Logan Browning was recognised at the 2022 NAACP Image Awards. The official house site is marialuciahohan.com.
“Maria Lucia Hohan cuts for a woman who wants to be looked at. Pick the piece, then take everything else down a notch: one earring, one fine heel, and let the pleats move.”
Gemma Deeks, Fashion Editor at Coveti
How Maria Lucia Hohan Compares
Shoppers who consider the Maria Lucia Hohan Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe usually also look at Safiyaa for structured eveningwear, Zuhair Murad for couture embellishment and Tony Ward for draped tulle. Maria Lucia Hohan is the most sensual of the four: the pleating sits close to the body, and the corsetry is cut to be seen. Browse the full Maria Lucia Hohan collection at Coveti to compare shapes and fabrics.
SHIPPING AND AUTHENTICITY
Shipping & Authenticity
- Authenticity guaranteed: 100% authentic Maria Lucia Hohan, verified by Coveti before dispatch.
- Designed in Bucharest, Romania, and shipped worldwide by insured express courier.
- Duties: most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid. Full terms are in the logistics and returns protocol.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Maria Lucia Hohan Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe authentic?
Yes. Every Maria Lucia Hohan piece sold by Coveti is 100% authentic and checked before dispatch, including the Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe in Blue.
How does the Maria Lucia Hohan Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe fit?
Maria Lucia Hohan cuts this piece in French sizing, shown here on the UK ladder, so an FR 34 is a UK 6. The house makes it from FR 34 to FR 44, which is UK 6 to 16, and sizes outside that run are unavailable. Use the size guide on this page for measurements.
What is the Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe made from?
The Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe is made from 52% viscose, 30% wool, 14% polyester, 2% polyamide, 2% other fibres (pinstripe fabric). The house works mainly in silk tulle, silk mousseline, satin and, for the corsetry, latex, velvet and wool suiting.
How should I care for the Elvira Mini Dress in Navy Pinstripe?
Dry clean only, as the house specifies. Store it on a padded hanger inside a breathable garment bag, away from direct sunlight.
What is Maria Lucia Hohan known for?
Maria Lucia Hohan is a Romanian house founded in Bucharest in 2003. It is known for hand-pleated metallic silk gowns with boned corset bodices, worn on red carpets by Beyonce, Jennifer Lopez and Taylor Swift, and for lingerie-inspired corsets worn as outerwear.
Does Coveti ship Maria Lucia Hohan internationally?
Yes. Coveti ships worldwide by insured express courier. Most regions ship Delivered Duty Unpaid, so local duties are payable on import.
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Last updated 11-Oct-26 | Curated & authenticated by Coveti
