Pippa Holt Kaftan No.93 Three Panel Maxi Kaftan In Peppermint And White Stripe With Burgundy Design

With its maxi style, this is a statement-making kaftan. Decorated with burgundy motifs on a mint and white striped base, this is the maxi version of No.65. The burgundy colour comes from the cochineal insect, where the natural dye ‘carmine’ is derived. Native to the village in Mexico where the kaftans are created, this insect lives on cacti, feeding on plant moisture and nutrients. The insects are found on the pads of prickly pear cacti, and are then brushed off and dried to create the dye.

*Due to the natural dye process, No.93 is a limited edition.

Pippa Holt's editorial background as a stylist at British Vogue, a degree in fashion design combined with her love of travel is very much evident in her collection. Growing up on the beaches of Australia, she was inspired by her grandmother's style of tropical dressing at her seaside holiday home on The Great Barrier Reef Stylist Pippa Holt launched her eponymous line of kaftans which celebrates her love of indigenous textiles, far-flung travel and beautiful, original attire after finding nothing to wear in the searing heat while living in Houston.

Pippa says: "I love the authenticity of these kaftans and how comfortable they are to wear. I call them my 'Holiday Heroes'. They pack small, work day and night on a beach, in a city, with or without a belt. They are incredibly versatile. These kaftans are light, practical and yet stylish and reminiscent of far flung shores. In many ways I was collaborating on a collection which recreated that sense of freedom of dressing that I had so adored in Australia. The colours were original and unique and filled me with so much joy.”

Each kaftan takes one month to make and four to five days to sew its panels. Due to the way they are hand-crafted, no two are the same. Pippa has collaborated with Felipa, a head weaver in a remote village in Mexico who has over 50 years of experience. Along with her daughter, Angelica and a group of artisans, they create one off pieces following age-old traditions.