Manhattan One Shoulder Gown | Marcella

Structured at the edges, open where it counts. The Manhattan One Shoulder Gown is the silhouette that anchors Marcella NYC's identity: a fitted floor-length gown in European ponte with an asymmetric halter neckline that extends into a single long sleeve on one side and an open back on the other. The geometry is deliberate. The effect is architectural. She is cut from European ponte, also known as Punto di Roma (77% Viscose, 18% Polyamide, 5% Elastane), a structured mid-stretch knit with enough recovery to hold a clean silhouette through a full evening. The fabric drapes close to the body without pulling, giving the gown its characteristic mermaid-like cascade at the hem. At 53 inches (134 cm) total length, the Manhattan reads as a true floor-length gown on most frames, with particular ease for tall women. The halter neckline and single long sleeve make this gown a fitting choice for black-tie events, cocktail receptions, winter weddings, and formal evening occasions. The open back, framed clean by the ponte's structure, carries the dress from ceremony to dinner without needing an additional layer. The gown is also well-suited as a wedding guest dress with sleeves, offering covered coverage on one side while the open back maintains a sharp, modern silhouette. Available in red, this gown reads bold in a room without sacrificing the restrained, minimalist design logic Marcella NYC is known for. The NYC-designed, European-handcrafted construction means the proportions are considered and the fit is consistent. Sam is 5'8" (173 cm) tall, wearing size XS. Watch the tutorial on how to put it on. [SPLIT] • Sam is 5'8" (173 cm) tall, wearing size XS. • Total length approximately 53" (134 cm). • European Ponte, also known as Punto di Roma (77% Viscose, 18% Polyamide, 5% Elastane). Fitted, mid-stretch. Asymmetric one-shoulder halter neckline. Single long sleeve. Open back. Zipper closure. • Machine wash or hand wash in cold water, and lay flat to dry. Do not tumble dry. Do not bleach. Iron on low heat. • Designed in NYC. Handcrafted in Europe. • Our production team enjoys a living wage, a 40-hour work week with paid overtime, free health insurance and 20 days annual paid vacation.