Bailey goes tropical. Pink ground, green leaves, and a border that finishes the job.

The Bailey is a pink tropical kaftan cut from 100% viscose, loose fitting throughout. The print is green tropical foliage on a soft pink ground, finished at the hem with a lime and pink border. It has a stand collar that opens into a V, and a button-through front with wooden buttons, the last one carrying the signature red thread. The back yoke is gathered, the sleeve sits dropped and slightly puffed, and side slits run through the hem. It's made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, in a limited run.

The border is the finishing touch. A pink stripe sits above a lime band at the hem, so the print ends on purpose rather than just stopping.

The button-through front means you can wear it closed as a dress or open as a cover-up. The gathered back yoke gives the shoulder shape, and the rest falls loose and easy.

Side slits keep it moving. The Bailey does the work a kaftan is meant to do: covers you, cools you, and still looks like you thought about it.

FAQ

Does the Bailey run true to size, and which size should I take?
The Bailey is a loose-fitting kaftan, so it's forgiving through sizing. The volume sits in the dropped shoulder and gathered back yoke, so it moves with you rather than clinging. Our model is 1.70m and wears a size 32. Take your usual Signature by Des size.

What fabric is it made from and how does it wear?
The Bailey is made from 100% viscose. It has a soft, fluid drape that suits the loose kaftan shape and moves easily in the heat. The print is placed so the lime and pink border runs cleanly around the hem.

How do I wash and care for it?
Hand wash only, and wash dark colours separately. We suggest washing by hand to ensure the longevity of your garment, because a lot of care went into making it. Treated gently, the Bailey will hold its colour and shape season after season, ready whenever you want it.

What can I wear the pink tropical kaftan with?
Wear the Bailey buttoned up with flat sandals for the beach or a long lunch, or leave the last few buttons open over a swimsuit. It's designed to be worn loose and unfussed, and the side slits keep you moving whether you're sitting or walking.

Where is it made?
The Bailey is made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team. Like every Signature by Des style, it's produced in a limited run, so once this print is gone, it's gone. Free delivery applies on orders over R1500.