Alara — a name meaning "bright".
Elevate your sun-drenched days and warm evening affairs in our signature open-back halter dress. Cut from fluid, breathable Adire crepe, this floor-sweeping maxi moves with effortless grace, offering a silhouette that feels as weightless as it is captivating.
Each piece is individually hand-dyed by artisans in Nigeria using traditional resist-dyeing techniques. Because every length of fabric is crafted by hand, no two prints are identical, making your dress a true one-of-a-kind piece of wearable art.
The Details & Silhouette
The Cut: Dramatic backless silhouette featuring a high, gathered halter neckline that ties seamlessly at the nape of the neck.
The Fit: Relaxed, flowy A-line drape designed to flatter all body shapes while offering complete freedom of movement.
Versatile Styling: Pair it with minimal raffia jewelry and flat sandals for daytime resort wear, or elevate it with gold accents and heels for a summer wedding or sunset dinner.
Fabric & Care
Fabric: Premium lightweight Adire crepe (soft, breathable, and wrinkle-resistant for travel).
Care: Hand wash cold with mild detergent or dry clean. Hang dry in shade to preserve color vibrancy.
Origin: Ethically handcrafted in small batches. Designed and shipped from Canada.
Editions
-
Terracotta Sand — a warm terracotta with sand-coloured leaf and scroll motifs
-
Cobalt Indigo — a deep cobalt blue worked with pale ivory diamonds and chevrons.
-
Sunset Coral — a warm coral red spread with ivory palmette motifs.
-
Midnight Sage — a dark plum crossed by a pale sage-green lattice.
-
Orchid Plum — a soft orchid purple with pale winding motifs.
-
Rosewood Sand — a muted rosewood laid over sand-coloured batik.
-
Royal Amethyst — a deep amethyst with darker aubergine motifs.
-
Cornflower Blue — a clear cornflower blue with ivory rosettes set in diamonds.
-
Ember Gold — a glowing ember red lit with gold.
-
Antique Olive — an antique olive with pale scrolling motifs.
-
Wine — a deep, velvety burgundy enriched with soft blush-ivory batik motifs.
-
Golden Marigold — a bright marigold gold with ivory batik.
-
Botanical Sage — a soft botanical green with ivory motifs.
-
Dusty Merlot — a dusty merlot printed with pale rosette medallions.
Fit & Sizing
- One size — designed to fit XS to XXL
- Model is a size M, height 5’7”
How to style a backless dress — what to wear underneath, how to accessorise it, and where it works.
