Spring '12 Collection: Indus Valley

Sunday, December 4, 2011

Indus Valley Dress

This is the first dress I sketched for the collection, but never thought I'd find the right fabric to actually construct it. This fabric was more amazing than I imagined when dreaming up the dress design and was fabulous to work with...sateen cotton with just the right hint of shine and brush-stroked watercolors that instantly transport the mind to exotic locales. 
Pretty...yes. It's partially structured with a fitted waist and precise, pin-tucked pleats.
Feminine...absolutely...but by using the wildness of the print to imitate an ombre effect you're reminded that it's not quite a tame dress.
My goal with Indus Valley was to design the sort of dress woman would rush to wear at the first hint of sun-warmed air after months of dreary, winter days.

What sort of occasion would you attend wearing the Indus Valley dress?

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29 comments:

  1. AnonymousDecember 4, 2011 at 5:48 PM

    It's so pretty! I don't go out much so I'd even wear it to work with a cardi. But it would also be great for a day orchestra concert.

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  2. thatdamngreendressDecember 4, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    Oooh! I would wear it anywhere and everywhere! What a beautiful print you found- so much is about finding the right fabrics! I love the subtlety of having the florals just at the neck and hem. Divine, Miss K!

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  3. KristinaDecember 4, 2011 at 6:19 PM

    I would wear it everywhere! It's so incredibly beautiful! I want one!

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  4. sarahDecember 4, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    Wow! Talk about gorgeous!! I am in love with everything about this dress :D

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  5. JulieDecember 4, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    Perfection! I would love to wear that on a date with my hubby! :)

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  6. Rachel Sayumi PorterDecember 4, 2011 at 6:45 PM

    Sooooooooo pretty! do you sell these!? I want one...

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  7. EmilyDecember 4, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    What a beautiful dress! That fabric is amazing and looks perfect for the design. Love the pockets too!

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  8. UnknownDecember 5, 2011 at 5:52 AM

    Kristina, this is gorgeous and it looks stunning on you! I would totally buy this dress... it looks like it would flatter just about any women.

    I'm so glad that you linked it up today! I looked at your design page and drooled for awhile. You have such talent!

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  9. MauriDecember 5, 2011 at 6:54 AM

    This is so beautiful! Love, love, love the fabric choice. I would wear it to church, a wedding, and a date with my husband. Love the details. Can't wait to see more!

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  10. JanieDecember 5, 2011 at 7:14 AM

    So pretty, Kristina! Love the neckline and all the little details. So excited to see the rest of your collection :)

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  11. AnnieDecember 5, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    This is SO gorgeous and classy...absolutely love it!

    Annie
    The Other Side of Gray

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  12. CherylDecember 5, 2011 at 7:51 AM

    I am in love!!!

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  13. JufDecember 5, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    Probably to work. VERY pretty!
    Jacqueline

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  14. CarolDecember 5, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Really lovely, Kristina! Where wouldn't I wear it?

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  15. damicommDecember 5, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    To church--I wear all my pretty dresses to church! :)

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  16. heidiDecember 5, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    so beautiful, congrats on another lovely piece and construction!

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  17. LeahDecember 6, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    The colors in this dress look great with your complexion. Beautiful details and a perfect dress for so many different occasions. Looking forward to seeing the others! :)

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  18. AllyDecember 6, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    ALSO an amazing dress! So flirty and fun :) The fabric is perfect.

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  19. Jamie - Thrifty ThreadsDecember 6, 2011 at 10:06 PM

    This is such a beautiful dress, Kristina. I especially love that it has sleeves, which would make it comfortable for many women to wear alone, without a cardigan. I think I would wear this as a guest to a garden wedding. Or, to afternoon tea : )

    Thank you for sharing your collection!

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  20. Jordan McCollumDecember 7, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    How beautiful! I love that it's modest and has pockets!

    I'd definitely wear it to church, but I'd have to start looking for excuses to wear it other times! Grocery shopping? Vacuuming? (With pearls, of course. ;)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  21. marissa | Rae Gun RamblingsDecember 7, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    that is so pretty I'd love you to link this up to my what we wore party over at http://raegunwear.blogspot.com

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  22. Audrey @ Putting Me TogetherDecember 7, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    This is so pretty, and it looks fantastic on you.

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  23. beckabootsDecember 7, 2011 at 9:32 PM

    Wow- this dress is stunning! I agree that it's just the right touch of femininity and untamed colors. So pretty. I'd wear it for Easter :)

    Bekah
    If Work Permits

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  24. MarilynDecember 8, 2011 at 2:46 AM

    This is so unique and beyond cute!! I love it!! Would love for you to please share it via my Pin'Inspirational Thursday linky party please...LOVE LOVE :)) http://theartsygirlconnection.blogspot.com/2011/12/pininspirational-thursday-11-linky.html?m=1 *Thanks so much :)) Wishing you a happy Thursday..~Marilyn*

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  25. StephDecember 8, 2011 at 8:16 AM

    I think I would wear this dress anywhere. The palette is beautiful!

    I wanna buy one.... Someday? ;)

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  26. Jenny Hall / Seamingly SmittenDecember 8, 2011 at 1:11 PM

    Your dress is GORGEOUS! The fabric is a beautiful choice. So colorful and cheery and screams BRING ON SPRING!! I can't wait to see what you make next!

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  27. Just JaimeDecember 8, 2011 at 3:31 PM

    I love this! SO pretty!

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  28. SRDecember 9, 2011 at 6:33 AM

    This dress is GORGEOUS! I would buy this in a heartbeat and wear it anywhere: work, church, parties, weddings.

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  29. pilatesdailyJanuary 10, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    A garden party!

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