Sword and Cape Ballerina Style Short Sleeve Dress with Pockets

Porphyrogenita - "born in the purple" - was an adjective used to describe the presumptive rulers of the Byzantine empire, who for a thousand years inherited one of the wealthiest, most influential powers the world has known. In this gown of shimmering fuchsia velvet with matching cape - the same shade as the original Tyrian purple for which the young porphyrogenitae were dubbed such - you will stand as majestically as those powerful women of old.

Beautifully embroidered, our sparkling gold and silver sword sits at the ready in a golden waistband. The detachable cape features a glittering silver shield with a black dragon silhouette.

Our fitted bodice is lined for comfort with the same soft velvet.  Side pockets give hands-free freedom, with a delicate open back featuring criss-cross straps.