Dresses & Tunics

A sublime medley of top-drawer fabric, indigenous woodblock prints, and an assortment of frills, ruffles, and straps, Anita Dongre’s collection of designer dresses for women exemplifies handcrafted aplomb for every occasion. Based on the emblematic designs of Rajasthani havelis, forts, palaces, and flora, our ready-to-wear luxury dresses channel the glorious age of Rajputs into modish designs from around the world. Each colour we select to impart to our selection of fabrics, ranging from curious yellows and doting carmines to relaxed teals and sombre sables, reflects the rich diversity of the Indian colour palette. Our dresses for women are made using the time-honoured traditional techniques of woodblock printing, which have been passed down from generation to generation by indigenous artisans. Every pattern has a story to tell and through a diversity of hemming, needlework, and seaming methods, these stories preserve a legacy dating from antiquity to present day. But while ladies’ dresses for centuries have been designed keeping the elegance of fit in mind with little provision for comfort, we at Anita Dongre understand the value of being at ease in whatever you wear. In light of this belief, our dresses are crafted to be lightweight, comfortable, and to keep the wearer ready for any eventuality of business or leisure.

With twenty-four years of expertise in blending Indian craftsmanship with international fashion trends, Anita Dongre is a world-famous luxury clothing brand that has been recreating India’s rich sartorial traditions to suit contemporary tastes. Our brand brings forth bespoke bridal-wear, handcrafted jewellery, luxury menswear, and other accompanying fashion accessories. With twelve stores around the globe, we showcase the magnificent aesthetic sensibilities of the artisans of Rajasthan to the world. Our luxury fashion label has been a wardrobe preference of royalty, Indian celebrities, and prominent names from the world of haute couture.

From the Fashion Sage’s Mouth

Ready-to-wear one piece dresses have a measure of sauciness, rarely observed across a wide range of wardrobe choices today. Summer favourites such as the Neem Jumpsuit or Alda Dress have been thoughtfully designed to offer unhindered agility and daylong élan as befits the season. These dresses can be paired with a hemp or leather wristlet and suede wedges, preferably with softer colours such as turquoise, emerald, and aqua. More intricate types, such as the Nirupa Dress or Malka Dress, call for even fewer accoutrements—the dress being the central article—and can be worn with golden or beige handwoven juttis or gladiator sandals. In colder climates, you can add a layer of chic with a biker jacket, a touch of denim, or a pashmina shawl. But do make sure to pay heed to the compatibility of colours in your pairing. If you’re short on time to find a complementary wardrobe accessory, strut out without it—surely, your unrivalled dress can take on the world.