Arrivederci to Darling New Skirt at Italy Pavilion
The vibrant reds of the Italian flag burst onto a new skirt by The Dress Shop for the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. Long known for the incredible boutiques that line the perimeter of the space, this scooter skirt really stands out.
The “Arrivederci” embroidery stitched in an almost Mickey font-esque script pops in bold white compared to the deep red hues of the skirt.
Surprises dot the Italian cityscape that surrounds the bottom of the scooter skirt, including nods to the pavilion and a classic Disney character. Hint: It only seems fitting that the flowing material just past the hem includes a black poka dot pattern.
The buildings featured accentuate not only a traditional Italian square (the space is modeled off of St. Mark’s Square in Venice) but also the iconic structures that define the Italy pavilion, including the building reminiscent of Venice’s Palazzo Ducale. The traditional crosses and window designs define the shopping area, which includes two of our most favorite merchandise locales.
The skirt’s design cinches at the wide, flat waistband on the top before billowing out for a bit of drink-around-the-world flair.
In a subtle nod to the Disney queen of chic, the skirt also includes a Minnie silhoutte set on the rooftops of the buildings just outside of the emblamatic bell tower.
Food and Wine Flair
The playful piece retails for $84.00. It is exclusively sold in the Italy Pavilion at EPCOT. While there, perhaps sample a regional wine or a delightful aperitif from the surrounding food stands. Running until mid-November, the Italy pavilion makes a perfect stop around the world to celebrate the 2021 EPCOT International Food and Wine Festival.
The abundance of exclusive merchandise this year certainly makes a trip through World Showcase a must-do for any guest, whether or not one is on the lookout for food, wine or exclusive, limited collectibles.