Serafina, now in pale yellow. Same showpiece, softer light.

The Serafina is a pale yellow pintuck shirt made from 100% cotton voile, with a cropped, boxy silhouette. It has a classic point collar, a half-button placket and gathering at the shoulders, and the wide sleeve finishes in a pleated cuff. A pintuck band runs horizontally across the lower body and is the main feature of the shirt. The last button carries the signature red thread. It's made in Cape Town, South Africa, by a small all-female team, in a limited run.

The pintuck band is still the point. Fine, even pleats alternate with sheer panels, and in pale yellow the light catches every line.

The same pleat detailing carries into the sleeve cuff, and the gathered shoulder gives the shirt movement through the upper body as well as the hem.

We styled the Serafina with the Stella Balloon Pants in denim, soft yellow against easy blue. Let it lead the outfit and keep the rest simple.

FAQ

Does the Serafina run true to size, and which size should I take?
The Serafina has a cropped, boxy fit, so it sits short and skims rather than clings. The volume comes from the gathered shoulders and wide pleated sleeves, not the body. 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 Serafina is made from 100% cotton voile, a lightweight, crisp fabric that holds the pintuck pleating and pleated cuffs without going limp. The sheer panels in the pintuck band let light through, which keeps it cool on the hottest days.

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 Serafina will hold its colour and shape season after season, ready whenever you want it.

What can I wear the pale yellow pintuck shirt with?
We styled the Serafina with the Stella Balloon Pants in denim, soft yellow against easy blue. Let the pintuck band lead the outfit and keep everything else simple. Denim, white trousers or a plain skirt all work without competing with the detail.

Where is it made?
The Serafina 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 the pale yellow is gone, it's gone. Free delivery applies on orders over R1500.