Mayela — Adire Crepe Halter Maxi Dress

Indigo Lattice

$69.99

Mayela — Adire Crepe Halter Maxi Dress

$69.99

Mayela — a name that can be translated into "the one who is loved".

An African halter maxi dress in hand-dyed Adire crepe, with a gathered bodice, a smooth crepe waist that wraps front and back, and a full skirt that sweeps to the floor.

Why Mayela

Textile: authentic Adire crepe, hand-dyed in Abeokuta; plain crepe through the waist
Heritage: Yoruba tradition, slow-fashion craftsmanship
Silhouette: halter neck, dropped waist and a full floor-length skirt
Details: printed ties at the neck, a crepe sash that ties at the back, back zip, gathered bodice

Editions

Indigo Lattice — a deep indigo ground worked with ivory and pale-grey lattice motifs.

Fit & Sizing

Fits XS to S
Model wears XS–S, height 5’4”
Back zip; neck ties adjust the fit

All pieces are cut for a relaxed fit. Our model wears a size M and stands 5’7”.

S — US 6 · Bust 36” · Waist 30” · Hips 40”
M — US 8 · Bust 38” · Waist 32” · Hips 42”
L — US 10 · Bust 40” · Waist 34” · Hips 44”
L — US 12 · Bust 42” · Waist 36” · Hips 46”
XL — US 14 · Bust 44” · Waist 38” · Hips 48”

These are body measurements, not garment measurements.

Adire is hand-dyed cotton. It softens with wear and may relax slightly after the first washes.

Hand-wash cold with mild soap. No tumble-dry. Iron inside-out on medium heat. Expect slight dye release during the first washes, a natural characteristic of hand-dyed textiles that stabilizes with use.

Orders are processed within 2–3 business days. We ship across Canada and worldwide. Delivery times vary by destination and carrier. International orders may be subject to customs fees and duties, payable by the recipient.

Returns are accepted within 14 days of delivery on unworn, unwashed items in original packaging. Approved returns are refunded to the original payment method. Store credit or exchange is also available if you prefer. Return shipping is paid by the customer, and prior approval is required.

Shipping policy · Return policy

A slow fashion house dedicated to carrying forward Yoruba textile heritage. Ships from Canada. Each piece may show subtle variations in motif and shade, a signature of hand-dyed work.