Structured Cage Skirt with Faux Leather Strapping

This black cage skirt is built from flat faux leather straps arranged in a grid cage construction, held together with silver metal rivets at every intersection. Unlike a ruffled or pleated skirt, the rigid hooped frame creates a self-supporting A-line silhouette that holds its shape without any lining or underlayer, making the layers you wear beneath fully visible through the open strapping.

Strap Construction and Hardware

The skirt is assembled from horizontal hoop bands and vertical connecting straps, all approximately 1.5 cm wide, cut from smooth matte faux leather. Each junction is reinforced with a silver eyelet rivet, giving the piece a sculptural, architectural quality. The waistband sits at the natural waist and measures roughly 24-34 cm in circumference when fully adjusted — the same closure system used in the bodice harness worn above it in editorial styling. The skirt falls to approximately midi length (around 100-110 cm from waist to hem), with the lowest hoop flaring out to create a cage crinoline effect.

• Horizontal hoop count: approximately 5 evenly spaced bands from waist to hem
• Strap width: approximately 1.5 cm flat faux leather throughout
• Hardware: silver-tone metal eyelet rivets at every strap intersection
• Waist opening: adjustable, fits approximately 60-86 cm waist circumference
• Skirt length: approximately 100-110 cm, midi cage silhouette

Styling and Occasion

The open cage structure means this skirt is always worn over another layer — the look in the product image pairs it over white fitted trousers, which show clearly through the grid. A second option is wearing it over a bodycon mini dress or slip skirt in a contrasting color to let the cage framing do the visual work. It suits editorial photo shoots, avant-garde fashion events, costume performances, and dark-aesthetic club nights rather than everyday casual wear. The silhouette photographs dramatically and is a popular choice for lookbook imagery.

• Pair over white or cream trousers for a graphic black-and-white editorial contrast
• Layer over a fitted black mini dress for a fully tonal, architectural look
• Combine with a matching bodice harness top for a coordinated cage set

Sizing and Fit Notes

The waist closure adjusts to fit a 60-86 cm waist; buyers outside this range will find the fit too loose or unable to close. Because the skirt is a rigid cage frame, it does not compress or stretch — exact waist measurement matters more than dress size. The hooped hem flares independently of hip size, so hip measurement is not a limiting factor. Petite wearers under 160 cm may find the midi length reaches closer to ankle length; taller wearers over 175 cm will get a true midi drop. This is a statement piece, not an everyday skirt, and the open construction offers no warmth or coverage on its own.

Material and Care

The straps are faux leather (PU synthetic) — no animal materials are used. The rivets are silver-tone base metal. Because the structure is entirely rigid strapping with no fabric panels, there is no washing required for the skirt body itself; wipe the faux leather straps with a dry or lightly damp cloth to remove surface dust. Avoid prolonged exposure to direct sunlight, which can cause the PU coating to crack over time. Store flat or hanging to preserve the hoop shape — folding or compressing the rigid hoops may cause permanent deformation.