Alpenglow
We're huge "fans" of this dress!
- Textile design by artist: Shadé Akanbi
- 100% cotton kitenge, 100% woven and printed in Kenya
- Color Notes:Peach-pink, lavender and brown
- Button fastening through front
- Functional pockets
- Machine wash cold with like colors
- Fits true to size, take your normal size
- Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
- Light weight, non-stretchy fabric
- Elizabeth is 5’9” and wears a XS
- Carol is 5’5” and wears a XS
- Jaz is 5'5" and wears a L
- Louise is 5'5" and wears a M
- Shadé is 5'6" and wears a 1X
These textiles are a part of our 100% Made in Kenya collection and were printed in Kenya on Kenyan grown cotton. The print was designed by Shadé Akanbi. Raised in the Bay Area, Shadé credits her Nigerian-American upbringing and extensive international travels as her main creative influences for designing. Now based in Brooklyn, Shadé is the Creative Director and Designer of Printed Pattern People and it's a true joy to be able to share her work with you!
The ecosystem for rotary printed fabrics is complex and truly global. While it's rare to see a rotary printed textile produced in a closed-circuit, farm-to-shop supply chain, the fabrics we're producing are verifiably 100% made in Kenya. Not just traceable, but local. Not just identifiable, but ethical and accountable.
Our production impacts hundreds of smallholder farmers and their families each year. It impacts young Kenyan artists whose voices and work may now have a slightly bigger audience (and fan club:) ). It impacts the Kenyan textile manufacturing industry, which for years has been out-competed in the local market by imported fabrics. Finally, it impacts you, because you can know that your dress was made ethically, honestly, and with pride.
- EHElaine H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 week agoNever Ending Sunset
I love the Zuri project of Kenya grown, spun, woven, and printed fabrics with specially commissioned designs. The blend of peach and lavender in Alpenglow makes an enigmatic combination. I recently wore mine with a peach shirt on a chilly day.
- KRKim R.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoSo pretty!
Dressed this lovely Zuri up for the winter since I didn’t want to wait till spring or summer to wear it. Such a beauty.
ZZuri1 month agoHi Kim!
We're absolutely delighted to hear how much you are loving Alpenglow, and that you couldn't wait to wear it! We love the chic way you styled it for winter - we love seeing the creative ways our customers layer and accessorize our pieces to suit every season.
Your enthusiasm for this dress is infectious, and we're overjoyed that it's already bringing you so much joy! We can't wait to see what other stunning ensembles you put together as the seasons change!
Thank you again for your review!!
Much love,
Charlotte from Zuri - CSCristina S.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoUniversally gorgeous!
I waited quite a bit before getting Alpenglow because I was concerned it wouldn’t be great with my skintone. However, I read a couple of online posts that mentioned how it was universally flattering. This couldn’t be more true. It’s the perfect shade of salmon pink, with lavender and a bronze that makes the pattern shimmer. The fabric is lightweight and feels like it will soften over time. It looks great by itself or over jeans as a layering piece. So glad I got it!
- CWCrystal W.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoGlowing!!
I wasn't sure the muted peachy colors were for me but WOW! The fabric is a little lighter. The dress flowed well all evening and of course I had to add my funky flair.
- ZHZuzka H.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars5 months agoAlpenglow really glows! Another peachy keen Zuri...
I love the lighter tips of peach colour in this scallop shell design; truly gives a glow to this print... also, it's an intriguing colour mix of peach, lavender and caramel, which convinced me that I had to get this Zuri... it's a lighter weight fabric perfect for warmer weather and it simply shimmers in the sun and is a lovely hue even indoors.
