The Handkerchief Top is a celebration of Kate’s textile-focused design process and playful manipulation of shapes. Derived from two simple squares of fabric and undulating lines of elastic, this top moulds to the body whilst simultaneously reacting against it to create a unique silhouette.

This variation on the KATALYST favourite is made from a fine deadstock silk cotton voile - a smooth and lightweight cloth with varying stripes of black, musk stick pink and sky blue woven into a check on the white base.  A pattern reminiscent of corporate business shirts, the Handkerchief Top recontexualises this into a warped and more abstract version of itself. 

The pink, white, blue and black fibres form a fringe at the selvedge, a detail showcased at the armhole of the top. 

As a versatile, lightweight top it’s comfortable to wear in the summer or can be layered over a skivvy for cooler temperatures. It can be worn with either side at the front.

Made from short end deadstock fabric - only 20 available - Made in Meanjin (Brisbane).

The Handkerchief Top is a freeform garment that will sit differently on each body shape - See the size chart below for more information. 

GARMENT MEASUREMENTS

Bust circumference when un-stretched - size 1: 92cm/ 2: 102cm/ 3: 111cm/ 4: 132cm

Bust circumference when stretched - size 1: 102cm/ 2: 112cm/ 3: 127cm/ 4: 151cm