classy dresses

Shashi Sehgal designs a lovely tunic that creates a style statement of its own. The ivory tunic is made from a comfortable and lightweight blend of cotton and linen, with sleek beading and sequins embellishing the neckline and cuffs. The three-button opening of the neckline adds further lively detail to the minimalist design. Comfortable yet classic, this can be worn casually or accessorized to create a more formal look.

Isha Jain celebrates India's textile and fashion legacies with the gorgeous design of this tunic. In cool turquoise blue, the tunic is sewn of chanderi, in which a 100% silk warp is combined with a 100% cotton weft, resulting in crisp, glossy sheer textures. Jain masters hand-block printing techniques in green, blue and black to adorn the tunic with floral and leafy patterns. Green silk taping trims the cuffs and hemline. Featuring lateral side slits and three-quarter length sleeves, the tunic is lined with cotton.

Named after a city in Madhya Pradesh, chanderi fabrics can be traced back to Vedic times; however, it was not until the 1970's that the cotton and silk blend fabric was developed.

Please note that due to the nature of the raw yarn used for weaving, chanderi textures are somewhat crisp.

From sunrise to sunset, this white cotton maxi dress is a go-anywhere fashion must-have. Indian designer Shalabh highlights traditional chikankari hand embroidery on the fully lined bodice and paneled skirt. Features adjustable spaghetti straps and elastic across the upper back. Size M is 56" long from top of strap.

This viscose a-line dress boasts a classic pattern in beige, burgundy and ginger hues that flow gracefully. Made in a sleeveless maxi style, the garment is completed with a high empire line crew neck bodice accented with golden beadwork. The dress also has pockets on each side and a button on the neck's back for a fitted look.

Easy elegance is captured in this design by Peruvian artisan Alfredo Falcon. Traditional textile work and modern design meet in this sweater. A touch of baby alpaca makes this classic black and burgundy sweater extra cozy. This top is completed with flowing kimono-style open sleeves that are synced in with a ribbed hem. Baby alpaca refers to the fine fleece from the season's first shearing.

"Green is the color of the valleys and mountains that surround us," say the women of K'amolon K'i K'ojonel, who boast their pride in their classic weaving techniques. Working on a back strap loom, the design of this poncho is at once classic and contemporary . A rich blend of cotton and rayon made from bamboo fiber assures the soft warmth of this trendy poncho in shades of green, purple, turquoise, and blue.

Since the threads are dyed by the women, please expect slight differences in the color tone and arrangement.