Apolina - Cara dress - Woodland Floral Cream
Apolina's Cara dress is a stunning new style that gives a nod to the 1960s. Crafted in the season’s retro-inspired Woodland Floral woven cotton, the dress has a cute swing silhouette, contrast Peter Pan collar with tonal embroidery, invisible zip at the back and sweet cuff frills for a fancy touch. Cara is designed for special occasions and party wear. We love it worn layered with tights and complementary shoes.
88% cotton, 12% linen. Hand wash recommended. Ethically made in India.
Sizing - dress length: 1-2 years - 44cm; 2-3 years - 49cm; 3-5 years - 55cm; 5-7 years - 61cm; 7-9 years - 70cm.
Holly in the studio shoot imagery is 133cm tall and wearing a 7-9y sample.
Apolina is a modern embroidered children's clothing brand: exciting yet nostalgic, with longevity and a sense of craft. Designed in England, but inspired by travel, traditional handicrafts and the natural world, the collection's beautiful dresses and blouses have relaxed silhouettes so children are comfortable and can play freely, as well as ensuring an increased wear-time. Apolina hope each piece will be passed down to younger siblings, then kept by mothers as a reminder of cherished childhood memories, and passed to grandchildren as a future heirloom.
The AW24 collection was inspired by a trip to California and a fascination with 1950s Westerns. Apolina's romanticised vision of prairie homestead life features an earthy, autumnal palette, highlighted by vintage blue. Patchwork and quilting reference the homemade cottage crafts of simpler times, while folk and vintage cinema-inspired floral prints meet a Welsh blanket-influenced jacquard, weaving together a sense of nostalgic comfort.