When the warm days roll in, nothing is more apt than a lightweight cotton dress by Matta NY, a sustainable and ethical label founded by Cristina Gitti. We have adored the designs of Cristina Gitti for many a-season. Gitti specialises in handmade craft and design, taking inspiration from her global discoveries and travel in India and beyond.

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The Yamini dress has been a core Matta style for many summers now embodying a re-envisioned interpretation of classic Indian textiles. The silhouette is a modified, wearable version of a traditional folk shape. It exudes a vintage vibe with a current, relevant edge. This totally sums up the ethos of Matta, designs that combine old-age techniques such as Indian block print with spirited colours and updates. 

A firm favourite returns, the booj blockprint comes in a palette of dreamy shades of teal blue, ash grey, shadow purple and rich garnet red...

The Yamini style is a shape that suits almost everyone. The cotton feels lightweight and soft without feeling flimsy. One would feel as comfortable wearing this on the beach as in the city. It can be styled with the sleeves rolled up and the neck opening untied, and can easily transition into autumn with extra layers. Along with the return of the booj blockprint, this season, Matta have designed the buti blockprint, in four shades...