The Marc Dress is an easy, everyday style designed for comfort, versatility, and quiet craftsmanship. Soft and breathable, it features a relaxed silhouette that moves naturally with the body, offering a considered balance of ease and structure.
With thoughtful details that support a size-inclusive fit, this is a dress made to feel effortless on its own and equally suited to layering across seasons.
Key Features
- Clean square neckline
- Softly gathered hem
- Elasticated back for comfort and flexibility
- Adjustable spaghetti straps
- Practical side pockets
- Designed for size-inclusive, easy wear
Fabric and Fibre
This piece is crafted from 100% organically cultivated, unbleached cotton grown locally in Indonesia. Each piece is cut from a single 3-metre panel of handwoven cotton, resulting in subtle shifts in texture and tone that reflect the natural character of the fibre and the rhythm of the backstrap loom.
Kanekes Weavers
- Woven entirely by hand on traditional backstrap looms by the Kanekes weavers in the forested hills of West Java using slow, ethical production methods
- Each textile is produced in small batches, resulting in subtle variation that reflects the handcrafted nature of the fabric while maintaining consistent quality and durability
Colour and Natural Dyeing
- This piece is naturally dyed using native Indigofera Tinctoria, Beleric fruit and mud
- These plant-based dyes create soft, muted tones that reflect nature rather than uniform colour
- Due to the hand-dyeing process and seasonal factors such as sun, rainfall, and water minerals, colour variation is expected and celebrated — each piece is one of a kind
Model Information
Jade is 175cm / 5ft 9in. and wears S/M. Jarrylyn is 170cm / 5ft 7in. and was 6 months pregnant during the shoot, also in S/M. This style fits true to size.
Styling Guide
Wear the Marc Dress on its own for warm, everyday moments, or layer it with knits and outerwear as the seasons change. Its clean lines and textured fabric make it easy to dress up or down, offering versatility without losing its grounded, craft-led feel.
Care Instructions
- Cold, hand wash using mild detergent e.g wool/baby detergent (avoid citrus-based products)
- for convenience: gentle cold machine wash
- Do not rub or wring. Air dry flat or hang in shade
- Warm iron if desired
- No dry cleaning is neccesary – harsh chemicals may damage natural fibers, dyes, and the environment
Our plant-based natural dyes are colorfast. However, no dyeing chemicals means small color runs / slight fading may appear where the natural mordant has not taken to the fabric.
About the Vendor
Store Overview
RŪPAHAUS creates sustainable fashion by blending traditional craftsmanship with modern design. The brand celebrates artisan communities, cultural heritage, and ethical practices through every piece. Each collection reflects timeless style, natural materials, and stories made to last generations.
Shipping Policy
We currently ship to all nooks and crannies across the globe! Once we processed your order, you will receive a confirmation email followed by a dispatch email detailing your tracking information. All orders are processed and dispatched daily during business hours (9am-5pm AWST, Monday to Friday) from Perth, Western Australia. Should you have any issues regarding delivery, please
contact us
Australia
Complimentary Standard 5-10 business days shipping on all orders. Express Service 3-5 business days (AUSPOST): $15.00 Authority to leave options available at checkout. If opted at checkout, AusPost/Sendle will determine at time of delivery if there is a suitable safe place for parcel to be left. Australia Post will record a proof of delivery in this instance. If the receiver gives the courier authority to deliver without a signature or the receiver gives the courier authority to leave, RUPAHAUS are not held liable in the event the parcel goes missing. Further, RUPAHAUS will not refund or replace the order.
International
Complimentary Standard 10-20 business days on orders over $350. Express Services come into effect once order is dispatched. Please allow 1-2 business days for orders to be dispatched during collection launch and holiday periods.
New Zealand Standard: 10 – 20 business days $15 Express: DHL 3 – 5 business days $35.00
Rest of the World Standard: 10 – 25 business days $25 Express: DHL 3 – 7 business days $45.00 All services will be provided with a tracking information and may require signature on deliver International deliveries may be subjected to custom/clearance protocols upon arrival in the destination country, and import duties may need to be paid by the customer. Please allow
7 – 21 business days for your order to be delivered. RŪPAHAUS is
not responsible for any possible custom duties, foreign taxes or other fees which may be incurred at your country’s borders. We are legally obligated to declare the full value paid on shipments and must include an invoice for customs should they require it. For further information, we recommend contacting your local custom office.
Refund Policy
At RŪPAHAUS, we promise you the best quality products with unique handmade characteristics which means slight imperfections is part of our story – from slight colour variations to the way the articles are finished.
100% Happiness Guarantee
If your conscious fashion choice doesn’t bring you joy within 14 days of receiving your order for an exchange, store credit, or refund – we offer free exchange and easy return. Because we believe in rewarding your commitment to sustainable style and want every purchase to be a source of happiness and satisfaction.
Return Address
Once we accept and confirm your submission, please return the article to the following address: RŪPAHAUS
PO BOX 1082 Booragoon 6954 Western Australia We encourage you to return your order in its original compostable satchel. RŪPAHAUS is not liable for the loss or damage of items in return transit; therefore it is advised that the article is returned to us using a traceable delivery method (e.g. registered post / courier) and keep record of your tracking number to ensure a safe and documented delivery.
Cancellation / Return / Exchange Policy
We hope that you will love your purchase, but if something isn’t quite the right fit you can return it to us within
14 days of receiving your order for an exchange, store credit, or refund. See below for our full terms and conditions:
- Any request for exchanges/returns of full priced items must be submitted to customercare@rupahaus.com within 14 days of receiving your order. Please include your order number and reason for exchange/return, and if applicable the desired colour / size in your submission.
- Returns will be processed within 5-7 working days of arriving back to our warehouse. Refunds will be processed via your original payment method and store credit will be issued as a gift card valid for 12 months.
- Please note only store credit will be offered for change of mind.
- Exchange/Return submission will be accepted and confirmed via email. Any differences in cost associated with your exchange request will be notified via email.
- All items must be returned clean, with no makeup/deodorant/perfume stains and odour, unworn and unwashed, with all tags attached.
- All exchange/return will be assessed upon return, should our team believes that the item does not satisfy this T&C, the item will be sent back to you and a shipping cost will be applied.
- All exchanges are subject to availability due to the limited stock available for every collection. If the item you were hoping to exchange for is sold out, a refund will be issued via your original payment method.
- All SALE items are final and not eligible for exchanges or returns. When purchasing from the Sample/Seconds Sale, please refer to the product descriptions for details, as they may have imperfections, including stains, size discrepancies, etc.
Australia Shipping labels will be provided for all AU returns and we will deduct a flat fee of $10.00 from your refund or store credit at the time of processing to cover the return shipping label cost. A free shipping label will be provided for Exchanges.
International No return shipping label is available for worldwide Exchanges/Return. RŪPAHAUS is not liable for the loss or damage of items in return transit; it is
advised that the article is returned to us using a traceable delivery method (e.g. registered post / courier) and keep record of your tracking number to ensure a safe and documented delivery. For exchanges only, we offer 10$ credit towards your next purchase.
Return Address
Once we accept and confirm your submission, please return the article to the following address: RŪPAHAUS
PO BOX 1082 Booragoon 6954 Western Australia We encourage you to return your order in its original compostable satchel. RŪPAHAUS is not liable for the loss or damage of items in return transit; therefore it is advised that the article is returned to us using a traceable delivery method (e.g. registered post / courier) and keep record of your tracking number to ensure a safe and documented delivery.
Incorrect / Faulty Items
All of our pieces have been carefully handcrafted by our artisans and every online order is thoroughly assessed by us prior to dispatch. However in the rare occasion where you have received an incorrect item or that you believe to be faulty, please notify customer care within 5 days of receiving your order with photos and a brief explanation of the issue so that we can find a resolution for you. We reserve the right to replace an item we deem to be faulty as a first resort. Damages resulting from normal wear and tear, by accident or through misuse will not be considered faulty.