Matteau co-founders Peta Heinsen and Ilona Hamer cite their mother as a main source of inspiration - both have fond, shared memories of watching her sew clothes for them as children. This midi dress is made from crisp organic cotton-poplin and gently gathered along...

Seen on KHAITE's Spring '26 runway, this 'Salm' dress balances evening elegance with a contemporary, sculptural feel. Cut from wool and silk-blend cady with a strapless neckline, it's draped and ruffled to create movement and subtle drama. Frayed edges stop it feeling too 'done'.

The Row brings its signature quiet glamour to this 'Barika' dress. It's cut from hammered silk to skim your figure and is suspended from slender shoulder straps, adding to its pared-back design. Wear yours with a velvet clutch and mules.

Norma Kamali's midi dress is fitted with padded shoulders and a high neck. It's made from stretch-jersey that closely hugs the bodice and has a leather belt to define the waist. The floaty skirt adds volume and moves prettily as you walk.

Bottega Veneta's dress is adorned with sculptural gold-tone and enameled hardware through the waist - it gently gathers the certified jersey and draws the eye in to your narrowest part. It's been made in Italy from jersey and has an elegant high neckline. Lower-Impact...

Self-Portrait's dress is imbued with a romantic spirit. Crafted from airy ramie, it's intricately embroidered with delicate motifs and falls to a flared asymmetric hem that sways gently as you move.

In a joyfully electric blue, Tory Burch's A-line dress is cut from lightweight cotton and silk-blend voile. A fitted bodice opens into an asymmetric flounced skirt, the cut giving the fluid fabric a natural, effortless movement.

Since 2006, The Row has explored minimalism through refined construction and material. The 'Odet' midi dress reflects this approach. Cut from a supple silk and cotton-blend, its long-sleeved silhouette drapes fluidly to a near floor-length hem.

Alessandra Rich's cady evening dress sharpens old-world glamour through a close, elongated silhouette. Gathered shoulders and a plunging neckline frame the bow at the front, while the split adds controlled drama to the pristine line.

Sea combines vintage aesthetics with modern sensibility, and the 'Emelina' maxi dress perfectly encapsulates this. The paisley-printed ramie silhouette features a subtle keyhole opening, flutter sleeves and a flowing skirt that carries the design with an effortless, considered ease.

Alémais' 'Mlak' dress is crafted from lightweight layers of organza printed with the work of artist Karlee Mackie (MLAK). It's suspended from halterneck straps and cascades to knee length, with plenty of volume throughout. Lower-Impact Materials. This product is made using at least 50%...

Bottega Veneta's dress is intricately knitted from cotton and silk-blend to look like fish - the playful motif nods to the label's signature 'Sardine' styles. It's fully lined to provide coverage and has sculptural gold-tone embellishments decorating the straps.

Modeled on classic tuxedo styles, Bottega Veneta's dress has a stand collar and bib front. It's made from cotton-blend poplin and has an inverted pleat that gives it subtle volume. The longer back hem provides plenty of coverage. Lower-Impact Materials. This product is made...

Posse is built on the idea that pieces should be timeless, and the 'Darya' midi dress is a precise expression of this. Blended from cotton and linen in a clean column silhouette, adjustable rouleau ties sit at the sides while vintage-inspired lace frames the...

TERRY PUESTO's 'Cece' midi dress is crocheted from organic cotton in an airy open knit. Halterneck ties and triangle cups complement the semi-sheer column silhouette, while floral motifs and textured edging define the hem.

Soft femininity defines the ‘Calliope' dress. Made from cotton, it's embroidered with delicate motifs that add texture and depth, while the midi silhouette falls with an easy, fluid drape.

New York City-based fashion label Theory is recoginzed for revitalizing the contemporary "Urban Uniform." This midi dress is cut from lightweight, pleated satin framed by slightly capped shoulders and a belted closure at the waist.

SAINT LAURENT's dress has been made in Italy from lustrous silk-satin that drapes languidly off your frame. It's traced with pretty lace along the cups and back and features dainty ties that create a cutout.

Valentino Garavani brings romantic prints and fluid silhouettes to this midi dress. Cut from shimmering silk-blend lamé in a floral print, it has a round neckline with a subtle chest cutout and an elasticated waistband that softly defines the shape. A side slit adds...

The Row's 'Mavy' dress is knitted for a close fit that hugs your frame before gently flaring out through the midi hem. The scooped neckline is perfect for showing off a delicate pendant.

Drawing from Chinese traditional textile techniques, RÓHE's mini dress is detailed with pankou knot fastenings. It's cut from virgin wool and mohair in a straight silhouette that falls just above the knee.

KHAITE's reversible 'Yon' dress captures the label's signature blend of fluidity and precision. Seen on the Spring '26 runway, it's cut from bonded satin-crepe with a floaty scarf-detailed neckline that ties at one side. Wear yours with pared-back heels and a clutch for evening...

Alaïa's Winter Spring '25 collection explores "an idea of freedom, of body and of spirit." Worn on the runway, this midi dress is knitted from metallic threads in an open construction and has a close fit.

Alaïa is known for its sculptural, figure-hugging designs. This dress has a ribbed-knit top with a sweetheart neckline and a jersey skirt that falls to soft pleats. Wear yours with a pair of the brand's pumps.

Vivienne Westwood's 'Sunday' dress is a reinvention of an archival style from the house's Spring '97 collection. Inspired by 18th-century high-society, it's cut from cotton-poplin and has a draped corset-like bodice that cinches at the waist and falls to a full skirt. Look closely...