Horror Vacui

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Horror Vacui is committed to ornamentation and decoration, eschewing minimalism for something altogether more decadent. This 'Alice' blouse has a distinctly vintage-style high neckline, pussy-bow ties and voluminous sleeves. It's cut from white cotton-poplin and has a slightly loose fit that'll work well tucked into high-rise pants. 

Alice tie-detailed gathered cotton-poplin blouse

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Horror Vacui's dresses are inspired by vintage nightgowns and designer Anna Heinrichs' love of Liberty's traditional floral prints and fabrics. This 'Marcy' style is made from lightweight cotton patterned with blooms and has voluminous ruffled sleeves. Wear it with strappy sandals or boots.

Marcy ruffled floral-print cotton midi dress

Horror Vacui's 'Collia' blouse is designed with so many of the label's signature elements, like the ditsy floral print and Victorian-inspired silhouette. Cut from cotton-poplin, it has a loose shape with oversized sleeves and smocking along the ruffled, high neckline and cuffs. Style yours with skinny pants and pumps.

Collia ruffled printed cotton-poplin blouse

Inspired by vintage sleepwear, Horror Vacui's 'Sidonia' dress is designed with such astute attention to detail, which comes across in everything from the intricate Liberty print to the pretty scalloped hem. It's made from lustrous silk-satin in a loose silhouette and has an elasticated, nipped-in waist and elongated pussy-bow ties. Wear yours with chunky boots or sleek pumps.

Sidonia scalloped floral-print silk-satin midi dress

Horror Vacui is a Latin phrase describing the urge to fill empty spaces with decoration, which explains the label's use of elaborate prints. Cut from cotton-corduroy, this 'Collia' midi dress is covered in vintage-inspired blooms and has a high ruffled neckline and cuffs. It nips in at the elasticated waist before falling to a hand-sewn scalloped hem. Style yours with pointed-toe pumps and a tote.

Collia scalloped floral-print cotton-corduroy midi dress

Horror Vacui's Anna Heinrichs pays close attention to even the smallest details - the intricate scalloped edges on this 'Rosie' dress are thoughtfully finished with hand-sewn stitches. Made from cotton-corduroy, it's printed with vintage blooms and has pretty bows at the neckline. Use the self-tie belt to cinch in the loose silhouette and style it with chunky boots for juxtaposition.

Rosie scalloped floral-print cotton-corduroy midi dress

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Horror Vacui's founder and designer Anna Heinrichs says she uses techniques that are very intricate, but the clothes themselves are so easy and effortless to wear. This 'Marcy' blouse is made from lightweight cotton patterned with Liberty florals. It has ruffled sleeves, which are pintucked for extra volume. 

Marcy ruffled floral-print cotton blouse

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Horror Vacui's Anya Heinrichs has an excellent eye for detail - every one of the brand's garments is made by a single seamstress to ensure each element is crafted perfectly. Cut from crisp cotton-poplin, this 'Coco' blouse is artfully pintucked through the yoke. The collar is scalloped and fastens with a slender tie.

Coco scalloped pintucked cotton-poplin blouse

Horror Vacui takes its name from the artistic concept describing the urge to fill empty space with details, so it's only fitting that ornate prints are central to the brand's identity. This cotton 'August' dress is dyed a vivid orange hue and decorated with floral motifs and polka-dots. It has a slightly loose silhouette with a ruffled neckline, leg-of-mutton sleeves and gently gathered midi skirt. Wear it with ankle boots.

August ruffled floral-print cotton midi dress

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Horror Vacui translates to 'fear of empty space,' which explains why the collections are filled with such plentiful, detail-rich designs. This 'Margot' midi skirt is made from cotton-poplin that's printed with an array of delicate tonal-blue and white florals. The flowy, A-line silhouette has an elasticated waistband with a detachable tie and falls to an intricately ruched hem.

Margot ruched floral-print cotton-poplin midi skirt 

EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Horror Vacui's 'Madeline' dress is detailed with pintucks - designer Anna Heinrichs says each one can only be sewn by hand, so attention to detail is required. It's made from breathable cotton patterned with dainty blooms and has straps that tie into elegant bows to match those at the front.

Madeline tie-detailed pintucked  floral-print cotton midi dress

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