Lemuel MC London
100% Linen Dress Black
OUR STORY
BRITISH - LUXURY - ETHICAL
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We set out to design ethical clothing that is long-lasting enough to be found in perfect condition in your grandchildren's closet. We are proudly British, and our artisan, handmade clothing is made to order. Grown with no pesticides, the use of (very) little water and the selection of linen perfect choice for the environmentally conscious.
As you can tell, your items are hand-sewn using double stitching for better durability. We can tell you where all of your clothing (and production) stems from, and we welcome any questions for those interested.
About The Dress
Our signature dress is created from 100% linen sourced from a Lithuanian manufacturer's dead stock. The idea behind the one fit dress is that the person 'makes' the dress. It fits and looks beautiful and different on everyone depending on their personal style.
Dress features:
Long collar
Dropped shoulders
Side pockets
Metal popper fastening through centre front/back (depending how you choose to wear the dress)
French seams
Designed and made by hand in our London based studio.
Fit
Relaxed fit:
One size suits 8-18
L-85cm, W-130cm ( in circumference at the narrowest point)
Model shown is 5'10"
Comprises: 100% ethically sourced linen
Linen Quality and Care
Made of thicker and denser linen, perfect for colder days.
Cool wash at 30 degrees
Hang to dry
Do not tumble dry
Do not dry clean or bleach
Delivery Info
We offer free worldwide delivery for all orders of our sustainable artisan clothing over £200.
All our orders are sent using Royal Mail tracked and signed delivery option.
Prices:
All UK orders are £5.00
All EU orders are £14.00
Orders for The Rest of the World are £17
This is a made-to-order dress and takes up to two weeks to make and prepare, plus delivery time. Every item is cut and sewn individually, and all the poppers are inserted by hand in our London studio.
Refunds, Returns and Other Information
Refund, returns and other information is found on the checkout page.
Our founder, Marta Cernovskaja, is a Siberian-born textile graduate who spent her young life in Lithuania and formative years in Brighton. She is now based in SE London by the Thames Barrier in Woolwich.
I started Lemuel MC in 2015 after being “made redundant” from a luxury design house due to my chronic skin condition. With my confidence at its lowest ebb, my partner persuaded me to invest my time and skills in what I love – design and linen; linen being something that, as well as being sustainable and beautiful, is breathable, antibacterial and anti-allergic for the skin. 
At the heart of Lemuel MC is my belief (or fact?) that the future of fashion must be ethical, sustainable and environmentally friendly. Linen should play a big role. It is a natural fabric grown without the need for pesticides and with less water than cotton, and is durable and kind to even the most sensitive skin. Even if I didn't make linen clothes, I'd be wearing it every day.
Linen is so tactile and beautiful, and as well as the sustainability aspect, my second aim is to show that linen is not just for summer, but is perfect for winter too, being both breathable and perfect for layering. I founded Lemuel MC to harness the beauty and sustainability of linen with timeless “perfect simple” design and a commitment to a transparent and ethical way of working, showing with both our clothes and way of business that fashion can make the world a better place.
We offer free worldwide delivery for all orders of our sustainable artisan clothing over £200.
All our orders are sent using Royal Mail tracked and signed delivery option.
Prices:
Free shipping for All UK orders
All EU orders are £15.00
Orders for The Rest of the World are £20.00.
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Delivery/Postage
4.1. UK - recorded delivery: Monday to Friday only. Please allow 3-5 working days for delivery after your garment is made. Lemuel MC will acknowledge on receipt of order if there is any change to the delivery period.
4.2. Overseas - recorded delivery: conditions as above except please allow 7-10 working days for delivery.
4.3. Product unavailability will be acknowledged as soon as possible and money refunded.
4.4. Lemuel MC is not responsible for any lost order by a third party once the goods have left Lemuel MC registered premises. If the received goods are damaged, a refund or exchange will be accepted only if the goods are returned within 14 working days from the signed receipt of the goods, with the original packaging to our registered office.
4.5. Packaging - every item is gift wrapped and packed using recycled wallpaper.
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Returned goods and cancelled orders
5.1. Lemuel MC will only accept returned goods if the customer complies with clause 5.
5.2. If the goods are defective or ordered incorrectly, the customer will receive a full refund, credit note or exchange. The goods must be returned to us before a full refund, credit note or exchange can be issued.
5.3. Lemuel MC cannot be held responsible for goods sent by a customer which are lost in transit.
5.4. If an order is cancelled after it has been dispatched, the return procedure outlined in clause 6 will apply. If the procedure is not adhered to, the order will be deemed valid and the customer liable for full payment.
5.5. All returned goods must be returned in the original packaging to ensure goods are not damaged in transit.
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Product acceptance
The customer shall inspect the goods and notify Lemuel MC within 14 working days from receipt of goods if there is a reason for rejection. If notification is not received within 14 working days, Lemuel MC will assume the goods are satisfactory and any rejection will not be acceptable beyond this period. This does not affect the customer’s statutory rights.
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FREE lifetime repairs
Our clothes are designed and made to last but they’re not indestructible.
If they’re looked after there is no reason why they shouldn’t stay beautiful, and even softer, for years and years.
Clothes and accessories are meant to be worn, of course, and normal wear-and-tear does happen.
With this in mind, and as part of our commitment to sustainability, we will repair damage caused by normal wear-and-tear for FREE – all you pay is postage to us and back.
Wear-and-tear includes:
- Loose seams.
- Loose hems.
- Loose poppers.
- Broken poppers i.e. they don’t fix.
- Unstitched pockets.
It does not include:
- Damage beyond everyday wear-and-tear e.g. stains, cuts, burns.
- Damage caused by not following washing instructions.
- Most rips of the fabric itself (not the seams) – linen is tough so we’d be surprised to hear if it ripped, but please get in touch to ask if this happens.