Zeus+Dione's founders are often inspired by their native Greece, so it's no wonder this 'Siren' maxi dress looks like something you'd wear while vacationing in Mykonos. It's made from black stretch-jersey and has a sheer mesh skirt that's pleate...
Inspired by, and named after, the group of islands in the Aegean Sea, Zeus+Dione's 'Cyclades' gown reflects the label's Greek heritage that's rooted in mythology and symbolism. This one-sleeve style is cut from lustrous satin printed with the an...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Chufy's founder Sofia Sanchez de Betak designs every collection around a destination that inspires her. From the 'Memories of Peru' lineup, this dress is cut from lightweight cotton and silk-blend and printed with bota...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. As a seasoned traveler, Sofia Sanchez de Betak launched Chufy to create pieces that capture the "light and fresh feeling" of being on vacation. Inspired by a trip to Peru, this printed maxi dress is cut from lightweigh...
This version of Marcia's 'Tchikiboum' dress has been made in France from an OEKO-TEX®-certified stretch-jersey - the brand says it loves the material because it's easy to care for and long-lasting. It's laddered with cutouts at the sides which a...
MATERIEL's tunic comes with a pleated pareo, which you can tie around your waist to create a sleek tonal look. It's made from ivory leopard-jacquard and is sharply folded at one shoulder. Knot the ties into a loose pussy-bow.
The viscose used to create Mother of Pearl's 'Eleanor' satin-jacquard dress is produced with FSC-certified pulp. Cut for an oversized fit with spliced open shoulders, it has a dropped waist and languid ties at the back of the neck. Complement th...
The Vampire's Wife's Susie Cave has teamed up with costume designer Alice Babidge to create the 'Pussy Bow' collection - the campaign features their stylish friends Kate Moss, Keira Knightley and Philip Treacy. From the lineup, this gown is cut ...
Retrofete's 'Janet' dress has a wrap silhouette and thigh-high split that are reminiscent of disco's '70s heyday. Coated with sequins that sparkle even in low light, its cut from chiffon and falls just above the floor. Use the coordinating velve...
Co's polished silhouettes and muted tones make the pieces versatile enough to wear for countless occasions. Cut from slightly stretchy crinkled-satin in a slim fit, this sleek maxi dress is diagonally paneled at the hem to create beautiful movem...
Preen by Thornton Bregazzi's maxi dress is decorated with the same floral-print seen throughout the Resort '20 collection. Cut from floaty georgette, it has a figure-skimming silhouette and romantic ruffles along the yoke. The slight sheerness o...
Veronica Beard's founders source inspiration for Resort '20 from bohemian silhouettes from the '70s. Part of the lineup, this 'Ascot' maxi dress is cut for a loose fit from floaty snake-print silk-chiffon. It has dainty buttons through the front...
LoveShackFancy's 'Irene' gown will make such a beautiful choice for summer nuptials or a destination wedding. This vintage-inspired design is made from frothy layers of Swiss-dot tulle that has an antiqued, pale-green tint and trimmed with delic...
Toteme's 'Anville' maxi dress is so comfortable and looks chic with very little styling. It's made from soft stretch-knit and has an enveloping oversized silhouette with a gathered neckline and billowy sleeves. Wear yours with knee boots, underp...
Exuding vintage Hollywood glamour, Rebecca Vallance's 'Vienna' dress will ensure all eyes are on you at your next event. Cut from shimmering leopard-jacquard, it has an elegant draped neck tie, romantic blouson sleeves and a full skirt scored wi...
Bold prints are just as iconic at Diane von Furstenberg as the label's wrap dresses. Patterned with tonal-blue leopard spots, this 'Kiara' midi dress is cut from breezy cotton and silk-blend voile for a relaxed fit and flows loosely in ruffled t...
Decorated in a gemstone-inspired 'Polka Dot Agate' print, Diane von Furstenberg's 'Jean Michel' maxi is the label's take on a classic shirt dress. Cut from lightly crinkled, sheer silk-chiffon, it has a loose fit that can be cinched with the det...
Georgia Alice's maxi dress is made from stretch-cotton patterned with graphic monochrome florals reminiscent of the '60s. It has a close fit through the bodice which can be enhanced with the adjustable sash. Attach the ties to transform it from ...
Comfort and ease should be a priority on any vacation, so you'll definitely want to bring Zimmermann's 'Freja' maxi dress along. It's made from airy linen that's great for warm weather and decorated with paisley prints and picot trim along the n...
We choose to use certified organic cotton fabric, which is grown without the use of pesticides or synthetic fertilizers and requires less irrigation as it relies mainly on rainwater, " explains Mara Hoffman. Cut from a softly crinkled version of...
Old pictures of Princesses Caroline and Stephanie of Monaco filled Philosophy di Lorenzo Serafini's Resort '20 moodboard - you can see hints of the '80s influence in this maxi dress. It's made from lightweight chiffon printed with bright roses a...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Johanna Ortiz's 'Voila It's Art' dress really caught our attention in light-green on the Fall '19 runway, so we asked the brand to design it in a new tomato-red colorway just for us. Printed with painterly blooms, this...
Johanna Ortiz's designs are inspired by her surroundings - the signature vibrant color palettes and prints reflect the landscape of her native Colombia. Part of the label's Resort '20 runway show, this 'Momentum' maxi dress is cut from silk crep...
Each of Johanna Ortiz's collections is inspired by her Colombian roots - this 'Wander' maxi dress is printed with shapes reminiscent of the country's traditional ceramics. Cut from fluid crepe de chine, it's designed with thin lace-up ties and h...
Needle & Thread's gown is decorated with a painterly floral print inspired by American writer Emily Dickinson's poem Lilac Fields. A romantic choice for formal events, it's cut from layers of ruffle-trimmed tulle and has a waist-defining grosgra...
Melissa Odabash's designs have been worn by everyone from Rihanna and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley to Elle Macpherson, on some of the most glamorous yachts and white sandy beaches. Printed with leopard spots and tiger stripes, this 'Brianna' wrap d...
Eywasouls Malibu's founders Jane Munro-Altinok and Jose Stemkens-Welliver focus on creating the perfect dress for every occasion and body type - this flowy 'Cora' style works so well for beachside lunches and casual days in the city. It's made f...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Designed with festive prints and comfortable fabrics, Chufy's pieces are meant to be worn both on vacation and back at home. This 'Colca' dress is cut from fluid crepe de chine that's decorated with a colorful scenic m...
Zimmermann's 'Zinnia' dress will have you dreaming of endless summer days and sun-soaked vacations. Made from silk that floats over your figure, it's printed with '70s florals and has slender ties crossing the open back. Wear yours with sandals ...
3.1 Phillip Lim's dress is such a breezy choice for summer weddings, but it can easily be worn more casually, too. Cut from satiny sky-blue jacquard, it's ruched at the front to define your waist and has a floaty handkerchief hem. The pretty bel...
Mara Hoffman's 'Rosemary' dress calls to mind classic fit-and-flare styles from the '50s. Sustainably made from Tencel and linen-blend in an earthy olive hue, it has a sharp halterneck collar and self-tie belt to define your waist. Wear it with ...
BERNADETTE's Charlotte De Geyter loves to look elegant but feel comfortable, too - which is why she'll often wear her own boudoir-inspired dresses with chunky sneakers. This 'Dakota' style is cut from stretch-silk satin patterned with hand-drawn...
Mother-daughter duo Bernadette and Charlotte De Geyter love creating new color combinations. Cut from lustrous stretch-silk satin in sky-blue, green and cream, this 'Dakota' dress is patterned with a romantic floral print designed in-house and h...
Charlotte de Geyter studied at Antwerp's Royal Academy of Fine Arts before launching BERNADETTE with her mother, hand-drawing all of the label's beautiful botanical prints in-house. Patterned with graphic blooming lilies on a black base, this dr...
De La Vali's feminine silhouettes are inspired by the carefree and playful spirit of Ibiza - so it's only fitting to wear this 'Oswalda' dress on a sun-soaked vacation. Cut from lightweight chiffon, this wrap style can be cinched at the waist to...
Part of Nili Lotan's Spring '19 collection, this maxi dress is cut for a loose fit from airy white linen and slit at the sides. Wear it to the beach over a bikini, adding gold jewelry and sandals when you head for dinner that evening.
Part of Victoria Beckham's Pre-Fall '19 collection, this sweeping gown is emblazoned with a snake print that's so complex it appears almost kaleidoscopic. It's been cut in the UK from lightweight silk-satin that's gorgeously smooth and has a plu...
Australian brand MATIN's collections draw on the laid-back spirit of life by the beach. This effortlessly elegant 'Palma' dress is cut from fluid silk-satin and finished with a shell button-fastening keyhole at the neckline. Layer yours over sli...
Rokh Hwang says working under Phoebe Philo taught him a lot about fabric and how to create perfect, precision cuts - a skill he's certainly mastered since. Take this dress, for example, which is made from houndstooth silk crepe de chine that dra...
Celia Dragouni's maxi dress is designed for a loose fit that's perfect for balmy days perusing local markets on vacation. Evocative of bohemian '70s styles, it's made from breathable cotton-voile embroidered with contrasting red stripes. Layer y...
Celia Dragouni describes both her brand and personal style as 'hippie and bohemian'. Perfect for wearing on vacation to the beach club or at dinner, this maxi style is woven from cotton in a billowy silhouette that's spliced with generous side s...
Evi Grintela's Fall '19 collection is inspired by the work of French glass artist E mile Galle. From the lineup, this 'Evanthia' shirt dress is beautifully cut from silk-twill and patterned with a patchwork of leaves, paisley and floral prints. ...
Evi Grintela's 'Elsa' dress features paisley floral motifs inspired by artist E mile Galle, a pioneer of the Art Nouveau movement. Made from breathable cotton, this floor-sweeping style has a tiered skirt and has puffy long sleeves. Team yours w...
Evi Grintela found inspiration for Fall '19 in the work of French glass artist E mile Galle - the influence is easy to see in the deep jewel tones on this 'Elsa' dress. It's cut from fluid silk-twill that's printed with an elaborate, patchwork-l...
Evi Grintela says her brand is based on the things she considers to be timeless and iconic in fashion. Part of the latest collection, this 'Jasmine' shirt dress is cut from classic blue cotton-chambray and has flattering curved stitching through...
Lorenzo Serafini was first inspired to become a designer by the likes of Naomi Campbell, Kate Moss and Linda Evangelista, and the label's Pre-Fall '19 collection is inspired by the same '90s-era photos of the models. Cut from chiffon and printed...
We can imagine Arielle Charnas wearing Les Reveries' effortlessly cool maxi dress to events in NYC or weekends in Hamptons. Decorated with on-trend leopard-print, it's made from pink silk-crepe and has fluttering sleeves and a tie-front that hig...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Les Reveries founders Ai Ly and Wayne Lee always keep a notebook handy so they can jot down ideas when inspiration strikes - whether that be while taking an afternoon walk or riding the subway. Made just for us, this s...
Backstage at Paco Rabanne's Fall '19 show, Julien Dossena spoke about how he wanted to bring back the glamour of old Hollywood movies and '70s rock. Inspired by vintage styles, this maxi dress is cut from lightweight black satin and has a gather...
Paco Rabanne's Pre-Fall '19 collection is as eclectic as Julien Dossena's muses, which include everyone from Queen Elizabeth II to David Bowie and Courtney Love. Nodding to all three, this cotton-blend dress is rib-knitted to hug your figure wit...
Lee Mathews' dress is named 'Oasis', which we think is so fitting because it's just the piece you'll want to wear on balmy vacations near the beach. Cut from airy silk-crepon, it's printed with neutral stripes and has gathered blouson sleeves an...
Lee Mathews' 'Elsie' dress is cut from stretch cotton-blend poplin for a loose, breezy fit. It has ruching along the neckline and sleeves and falls to a curved midi hem. Wear your hair in a tousled ponytail to show off the fluttering grosgrain t...
Acne Studios takes such a cool, innovative approach to tailoring this season - this 'Dagila' maxi dress is designed with a layered bodice that folds down to reveal a built-in bustier. It's cut from black wool in a fitted silhouette and has D-rin...
Mary Katrantzou has re-worked her popular 'Desmine' dress in an eye-catching marble print for Summer '19. Designed in the label's London studio, it has fluted sleeves and a box-pleated skirt that moves beautifully. Pair yours with metallic sanda...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Guaranteed to turn heads at your next event, Mary Katrantzou's 'Belle' gown has been made in the UK from crepe de chine emblazoned with psychedelic swirls. This floor-sweeping piece is cut for a slim fit and has elasti...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. RIXO's 'Agyness' dress will prove to be so versatile over the next couple of seasons - styled with strappy sandals, it'll be perfect for a summer wedding, but will also work with chunky boots when temperatures cool. It...
Ninety Percent knows that designing with sustainability in mind does not mean forgoing style or detail. This maxi dress is cut from slightly sheer linen-jersey in a billowing silhouette and has subtly ruched shoulders. Delicate metal-tipped cord...
Raquel Diniz's inspiration for Spring '19 comes from Daryl Hannah, who plays muse to the feminine lineup of dresses. This 'Alice' style is cut for a slightly loose fit from pale-yellow silk-satin patterned with black polka-dots. Trimmed with ret...
Raquel Diniz's collections combine Italian craftsmanship with the carefree spirit of Brazil, where the designer grew up before traveling the world in her teens. Cut from lightweight silk-satin patterned with retro polka-dots, this 'Giovanna' max...
Millennial pink is a color that's not going anywhere and on beautifully cut pieces like this A.W.A.K.E. MODE maxi dress it feels so elegant and sophisticated. This 'Sea Shell' design has been made in the UK from chiffon that's pleated through th...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Dundas' dress is sure to turn heads at upcoming functions. This statement piece is made from two layers of vibrant cobalt and animal-print silk-blend chiffon in a breezy, one-shoulder silhouette that drapes over your f...
F.R.S For Restless Sleepers' Francesca Ruffini is a passionate traveler, recently spending time in India, Shanghai, Hong Kong, Vietnam, and Japan. Patterned with exotic flowers seen on her trips, this maxi dress is cut from hammered-satin and fi...
Helmut Lang fuses minimal silhouettes with unexpected details to create pieces that are elegant and entirely fresh. Designed like a classic slip style, this gown has partial halter neckline and asymmetric back. It's made from charcoal satin in a...
EXCLUSIVE AT NET-A-PORTER. Inspired by historical references, the floral prints on Erdem Moralioglu's dresses often have a hidden meaning. Case in point, the detailed tulips on this 'Gracelyn' dress allude to the work of Impressionist painter Da...
Veronica Beard's founders source inspiration for Resort '20 from bohemian silhouettes from the '70s. Part of the lineup, this 'Ascot' maxi dress is cut for a loose fit from floaty snake-print silk-chiffon. It has dainty buttons through the front...
Australian brand MATIN's collections draw on the laid-back spirit of life by the beach. This effortlessly elegant 'Palma' dress is cut from fluid silk-satin and finished with a shell button-fastening keyhole at the neckline. Layer yours over sli...
Exuding vintage Hollywood glamour, Rebecca Vallance's 'Vienna' dress will ensure all eyes are on you at your next event. Cut from shimmering leopard-jacquard, it has an elegant draped neck tie, romantic blouson sleeves and a full skirt scored wi...
Evi Grintela's Fall '19 collection is inspired by the work of French glass artist E mile Galle. From the lineup, this 'Evanthia' shirt dress is beautifully cut from silk-twill and patterned with a patchwork of leaves, paisley and floral prints. ...