[outil dress] Shepherd's smock and,
19th-century indigo. ROBE OSSES now in stock.

Outil, meaning "tool" in French, is the name of the brand. When we consider clothing as a tool, what role does it play? With this question in mind, designer Uta has visited various parts of France many times, continuing to search for answers in traditional workwear.

Materials, stitching, silhouette. Every element of vintage workwear embodies the "beauty of utility." Outil's mission is to protect the craftsmanship of artisans who adhere to increasingly rare traditional methods and to deliver these garments to the people who wear them.

The outil women's lineup focuses on feminine items inspired by French vintage wear, such as dresses, skirts, and shirts. ARZACH KAMAKURA is an outil retailer, offering a selection of both men's and women's items, and also provides online ordering for outil products.

The original fabric used in ROBE OSSES is a 100% cotton fabric that has been restored and developed based on large indigo discharge-printed shawls from 19th-century France.

• Original cotton fabric with its origins in large indigo shawls from 19th-century France.
• Following the manufacturing methods of the time, this special fabric is woven to an ultra-high density to ensure that its luster remains even after dyeing.
• Made from 100% cotton, you can enjoy the fading and aging process as you wear and wash it repeatedly.
• Because it is made of indigo material, care should be taken to prevent color transfer to other clothing or skin during the initial period of wear.

The silhouette of ROBE OSSES is based on the smocks (work clothes) worn by shepherds in the mountainous region of the Basque Country in southwestern France. This practical clothing, designed for working in harsh outdoor environments, has been reborn as a women's dress by outi.

With its relaxed fit and delicate, three-dimensional design created using numerous gathers, this dress drapes beautifully over the wearer's figure, moving as if the garment itself is breathing. This is why Outil dresses are so popular among women's fashion enthusiasts.

• A small stand collar. A skipper design that makes the face look neat and tidy.
• The neckline features delicate gathers, creating a three-dimensional silhouette.
• A drawstring is placed at the waist, allowing you to change the silhouette by tightening it.
• The curved, three-dimensional sleeve attachment ensures the silhouette remains intact even when you move your arms.
• Side pockets are included, ensuring practicality.
• The length is long. It can be worn as a dress or as an inner layer under outerwear.

INDIGO is a particularly popular and classic color among outil's dresses. The clear indigo blue and the shadows created by the white print that emerges through discharge printing deepen in color with each wear. It looks bright and refreshing in the summer sunlight, and has a calm presence indoors. As a one-piece dress, it's a color you can add to your summer wardrobe without hesitation.

BLACK INDIGO is blacker than indigo, and bluer than black. Its unique hue gives it the most sophisticated presence among Outil's women's clothing. While it has the versatility of a black dress, the blue of the indigo peeks through depending on how the light hits it, making it a garment that offers a fresh discovery every time you wear it. As a versatile color that can be worn all year round, it is a popular color in Outil's online store.