simple dresses

Thai artisan Wilai uses a unique eco-printing process known as ouke--a Northern Thai word that means "ripen by heat"--to create the pattern on this belted shift dress. The artisan steams a selection of leaves and flowers, imprinting their image all over the cotton fabric. Two side pockets and a button closure complete the dress with subtle, welcome details.

Please note: Due to the unique process used, there will be variations in the motif, colors, color density, and color placement. The organic materials leave unique stains and shapes on each piece. These irregularities make each dress a one-of-a-kind work of wearable art.

Wear this pretty smoke-grey shift dress on a warm summer day or on a leisurely stroll through the garden. Crafted from soft cotton by Bali's Donald Wira Putra, the knee-length dress is designed using an Indonesian dyeing technique called ikat. It features a rounded neckline and short sleeves.

Evoking mountain rocks, printed motifs in bone decorate the onyx body of this lovely rayon A-line dress from Bali. Designed by Saktut Raitawati, this flirty piece features a handkerchief hemline and a sash at the waist.

Inspired by the beauty of padma, or lotus flowers, Balinese artisan Made Suciati designs this beautifully casual pair of pants. Made of rayon in a solid smoke blue color, the ankle-length pants are enhanced at the bottom with tonal floral embroidery and openwork lace.

These bold ceramic statement earrings bring a kaleidoscope of color to any outfit with their playful arrangement of jewel-toned teardrops circling a dotted medallion center. Designed by India's Deepti Lav, each Bollywood-style earring is carefully crafted and painted by hand before being sealed with a glossy lacquer finish, while tiny metallic spheres dangle below to add movement and shimmer. The vibrant palette spans from turquoise and sapphire to coral and plum, all set against a sophisticated matte gray base that lets the rainbow of hues truly pop. Suspended from sterling silver hooks, these statement earrings transform a simple look into something unforgettable.

"I was wading along the edge of Santa Fe Island (Galapagos), when I chanced upon this marine iguana. I waited for a while to see if it would get into the water, but it simply would not budge," says Jenny Chua as she recalls the moment in which she took this picture. "I noticed the eerie cacti looming behind on parched lava rocks, and decided a worm's eye view with a touch of water would be the perfect frame to show off a fully content iguana."

Printed on Kodak Professional Endura paper. Features a card paper mat.