LA DOUBLEJ SKIRT

Within the vibrant wardrobe of the house, the La DoubleJ skirt stands as an icon of design and elegance. Its motifs carry the same energetic and holistic strength that defines the rest of the line. Bold prints and vivid patterns stem from extensive research into historical archives and antique looms in Milan and across Italy, bringing J.J. Martin’s vintage expertise into a modern, contemporary expression of the La DoubleJ skirt.
The skirt itself is one of the earliest documented forms of dress. It first emerged as a wrap-like garment, practical and versatile, allowing freedom of movement. Over time, it became a cornerstone of women’s clothing.

During the Middle Ages, as systems of status evolved, the skirt transformed into a symbol, gaining volume, weight, and layers. The Renaissance introduced more complex tailoring techniques, and the garment continued its journey through centuries of refinement, elevating its construction into a form of craft and artistry. From the oval silhouettes of the 18th century to the Victorian bustle, through the straight skirt of the 1920s and the New Look line of 1947, each era defined a cultural ideal through its silhouette. The arrival of the miniskirt in the 1960s, led by Mary Quant, or the medieval revival of the 1970s with flowing maxi skirts, further cemented the skirt as a central element of the women’s wardrobe. It has always functioned as a creative canvas for designers, evolving alongside social, cultural, and economic contexts.

What is a La DoubleJ skirt like?

The La DoubleJ skirt operates as a field of graphic exploration, a moving canvas onto which the brand projects references, aesthetics, imagined worlds, and decorative traditions, all expressed through its signature colors and motifs. It becomes a surface where prints expand freely. The brand treats the skirt as an Italian archive object, a fragment of textile memory translated into the present. Each piece looks to the past, choosing to reinterpret it rather than simply repeat it.

Many skirts from the house share similar silhouettes: long, fluid, evasé shapes that fall lightly around the body without restriction. They explore materials such as crochet, knit, and perlé, alongside classic silk and viscose found throughout the brand’s collections. Their relevance within the universe of La DoubleJ skirt lies in stylistic coherence. Each skirt faithfully translates the brand’s codes, combining its graphic universe with Italian craftsmanship adapted to everyday life. In this context, exploring pieces through a La DoubleJ skirt sale becomes meaningful for those following the evolution of the house. A curated selection of La DoubleJ ready-to-wear is available at OTTODISANPIETRO, both in our stores and online.