Girl - Anne Hand-Smocked Silk Shantung Dress

The Anne is a dress that belongs to a world of golden afternoons, special occasions and the kind of moments that feel significant even as they are happening.

Crafted from 100% silk shantung in a soft, warm ivory — structured yet fluid, with a natural sheen that catches the light gently and gives the dress its sense of occasion without ever trying too hard.

The bodice is manually smocked using traditional artisanal techniques, creating an extraordinary expanse of raised diamond lattice texture, tonal ivory on ivory and completely mesmerising up close. Into this, delicate hand embroidery has been worked on the chest and collar by our artisans: mothers and grandmothers who create these pieces from their own homes, gathering together with needle and thread, laughter and purpose. For many of them, this work has brought something precious back into their days: flexibility, creativity and the quiet pride of making art that will be treasured. Every stitch they place carries that with it.

The ruffle collar and matching ruffle sleeves frame the neckline with a softness entirely in keeping with the spirit of the dress. From the back, Cashmirino's signature buttons fasten the bodice, and a back tie — embroidered with the same delicate flowers as the front — falls into a beautiful bow, as elegant from behind as it is from the front.

The gathered skirt sits over a cotton tulle crinoline for extraordinary volume and movement. The cotton lining is trimmed with a delicate white crochet.

It is a dress for the girl who deserves something as truly beautiful as her, and for the parent who already knows she does.

Both the dress and its cotton lining feature our signature grow-with-me extended hem, so that a dress this special can accompany her through more than one golden occasion.