Flower Shows - Lookbook

Woman sitting in a tree wearing a multi-coloured jumpsuit

As the weather gets warmer and sunnier, we're preparing our outfits for visiting the horticultural sights there are to see around London over the summer. The new collection celebrates some important landmarks like the Pagoda and glass houses of Kew, or popular events such as the Chelsea Flower Show.

Beatrice Dress - Ivory Chelsea Flower Show

Beatrice Dress - Ivory Chelsea Flower Show

£99.00GBP

About the Style: Have you ever worn a fully lined dress? They feel so wonderfully luxurious to wear but are hard to come by these days.

Beatrice is here to put all that right. She’s lined with the softest lightweight organic cotton. Beatrice is the dress we reach for when we want some classic and elegant simplicity. Her boat neckline has a twist with a pretty v-neck back. She has summery cap sleeves, an elegant tie belt and deep pockets.

About the Fabric: Organic Cotton Sateen made from 100% Cotton, hence the name. This particular type of fabric contains a subtle sheen and offers a soft-to-touch finish with great colour detail.

Beatrice is made from natural fabric by Satnam and his team in our London factory. For more information on fabrics we use at Palava, click here.

Eco-Credentials:

100% Organic cotton sateen
Natural, biodegradable fibres
Oeko-tex certified dyes
Plastic-free packaging
Machine Washable

Our model is 5'7'' and is wearing a size 10. For more information on size and fit see the Size Guide to the right of sizes available below.

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Leah Cardigan - Green Basket Knit

£89.00GBP

We love our Leah cardigan - a beautifully feminine nod to luxury vintage knitwear. Leah comes in a selection of solid colours, all with a lightweight basket textured knit, making them perfect for layering over our printed dresses.

About the Style: She is cropped, with a deep waist cuff to create an hourglass silhouette. Leah’s sleeves are full-length and slightly puffed, whilst her V-shaped neckline is accentuated by delicate scallop detailing to give the style a sophisticated finish. This year, we've improved her fit and made her an inch longer.

Our Leah cardigan is ethically made from 100% Organic Cotton by Guray and his team in Turkey. Learn more about our factory in Turkey here.

Elise, on the cream background, is 5'4'' and is wearing a size M.

Eva, in the wildflower meadow, is 5'4'' and is wearing a size S.

Matilda, on the yellow background, is 5'7'' and is wearing a size small.

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Louise Dress - Blue Kew Gardens

£107.00GBP

Depicting Kew Gardens on a sunny summer's day, we love the contrast of the blue skies and swallows up ahead, against the impressive architecture at Kew such as the Palm House and the Great Pagoda.

About the style: Louise is the shirt dress of our dreams. She features a pretty mandarin collar that can be worn up or turned down, she has short sleeves, a belted waist, deep pockets, and a full skirt. Louise creates a classic silhouette when worn and thanks to her nipped-in waist is an extremely flattering fit.

Who Made Your Dress? Louise is ethically made by Satnam and his team in our London factory. We use an especially made organic cotton-linen blend which is luxurious, strong, durable and practical. For more information on the fabrics we use at Palava, click here.

Eco-Credentials:

70% Cotton - 30% Linen Blend
Natural, biodegradable fibres
Oeko-tex certified dyes
Corozo nut buttons
Plastic-free packaging
Made in London
Machine washable

Sizing: Alex is 5'7'' and is wearing a size 10. For more information on size and fit see the Size Guide to the right of sizes available below.

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Louise Dress - Ivory Sweetpea

£107.00GBP

Summer wouldn't be the same without the sweet pea. The hand-painted watercolour petals bring this print to life with little bursts of colour.

About the Style: Louise is the shirt dress of our dreams. She features a pretty mandarin collar that can be worn up or turned down, she has short sleeves, a belted waist, deep pockets, and a full skirt. Louise creates a classic silhouette when worn and thanks to her nipped-in waist is an extremely flattering fit.

Who Made Your Dress? Louise is made by Satnam and his team in our London factory, using a unique cotton-linen blend fabric made especially for Palava. For more information on the fabrics we use at Palava, click here.

Eco-Credentials:

70% Cotton - 30% Linen Blend
Natural, biodegradable fibres
Oeko-tex certified dyes
Corozo nut buttons
Plastic-free packaging
Made in London
Machine washable

Sizing: Model 5'7'' and is wearing a size 10. For more information on size and fit see the Size Guide to the right of sizes available below.

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Kew Gardens

Royal Botanical Gardens at Kew are a must visit in London, if not for the "largest and most diverse botanical and mycological collections in the world"⁽¹⁾, then at least for the beautiful and architectural glass houses.

And of course no visit is complete without a stop in the gift shop for some postcards...