Zofia: Costello’s strapless ballgown in silk and lace
A sweep of ivory silk and black lace, cinched at the waist with a crystal bow. The Zofia gown arrives for Fall Winter 2026.
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A sliver of pale pink silk sits above the drama. The Zofia strapless ballgown from Cavin Costello for Fall Winter 2026 is built on contrast: the bodice, rendered in rose tinted fabric, cuts clean and strapless across the shoulders, whilst below the waist an architecture of black lace unfolds in pleated, gossamer layers that catch the light like spun shadow.
The waist itself becomes the focal point, anchored by a bow in black glittering crystal appliqué that catches and holds the eye with the kind of jewelled precision Costello has refined across seasons. It reads as both architectural and deeply romantic, the kind of statement piece that belongs to a woman stepping into a moment that demands presence. The contrast between the restrained upper half and the exuberant, textured fullness of the skirt creates a silhouette that moves and breathes, each step releasing new dimensions of the lace.
Cavin Costello has long understood that a truly memorable gown requires this calibration: restraint meeting opulence, simplicity paired with intricate handwork. The Zofia distils that understanding into a single dress that reads both as evening wear and as something worthy of ceremony. The strapless cut elongates the neck and shoulders, while the volume of the lace skirt grounds the proportions in classical ballgown territory, yet with a contemporary edge.
The gown is available through selected stockists for the season ahead.
Imagery courtesy of Cavin Costello (@costarellos).
