🖤 The VM Velvet Lace-Up Poet Shirt
Rich, dramatic, and effortlessly romantic.
The VM Velvet Lace-Up Poet Shirt combines luxurious crushed velvet with a flowing, historical-inspired silhouette. Designed with a lace-up neckline and billowy sleeves, this piece creates movement, texture, and timeless gothic elegance.
Soft, striking, and versatile, this poet shirt is perfect for layering, festivals, stage wear, and everyday alternative styling.
🖤 Wear It Your Way
Wear loose for a flowing, dramatic silhouette
Cinch with a corset or belt for added structure
Layer under jackets or vests for textured styling
Style for festivals, stage wear, or everyday alternative outfits
This is a statement piece — rich in texture and designed to stand out.
🖤 Why You’ll Love It
Soft crushed velvet with beautiful texture
Adjustable lace-up neckline
Billowy sleeves with dramatic movement
Canvas cuffs for added structure
Comfortable relaxed fit
👉 Dramatic, luxurious, and made to layer.
🖤 Fit & Details
Relaxed, flowing silhouette
Crushed velvet fabric
Adjustable lace-up neckline
Billowy sleeves with canvas cuffs
Measurements:
XS — Chest: 28"–34" | Length: 30"
S/M — Chest: 34"–40" | Length: 30"
L/XL — Chest: 40"–46" | Length: 30"
2XL — Chest: 46"–52" | Length: 30"
📌 Venus & Mars pieces tend to fit larger than mass-produced clothing — please check measurements.
🖤 Perfect For
Gothic and romantic styling
Festival and alternative outfits
Renaissance fairs & LARP
Dark academia and historical looks
Stage wear and performance outfits
Layering with corsets and belts
🖤 Handmade (Really)
Made in Vancouver, Canada since 1993
Small-batch production with a focus on low-waste design and individuality
🖤 Care
Spot clean or steam to refresh
Dry clean if needed
(We’re not your mom… but velvet and dryers are definitely not friends.)
🖤 About Venus & Mars
Venus & Mars Clothing has been designing and handmaking alternative fashion in Vancouver, BC since 1993.
Every piece is created with intention, minimal fabric waste, and a deep love for self-expression.
