Ngāwari – Manaaki Print Dress

Reserve your Manaaki piece, custom-made in your size, and receive it by April 11th, 2025. Limited edition fabrics mean only a few garments will be created.

Created from our limited edition Manaaki textile, our Ngāwari slip dress features a timeless and effortless cut design that makes this dress so easy to wear. In Te Reo Māori, Ngāwari translates to "easy" or "simple," which perfectly captures the luxurious, effortless style of this piece. With its wearable woven fabric, this dress is meant to be seen, with its deep navy hands printed on bright red textile. It's both simple and wearable, making it a must-have addition to any wardrobe.

• Designed and created with our Mitchell Vincent Collection Ngāwari cut dress style.
• This dress is designed with a T-shirt style sleeve and flared hemline feature.
• Made from deadstock fabric that can’t be reproduced, making this garment a limited edition in the collection.
• Print includes a deep navy hand illustration on a bright red backdrop, with Manaaki being the inspiration behind this print.
• Created, cut, and sewn locally in Kirikiriroa / Hamilton, Aotearoa / New Zealand with precision and care.

Matching Sash Tie is sold separately.

Model is wear the Size Small

Want to get your sizing right? Find your best fit in our Sizing Chart.

We craft each collection with Papatūānuku in mind, created from ethical textiles and techniques that reduce our environmental impact. Wear them with pride knowing that your clothing tells the story of Aotearoa. Each limited-edition design is a taonga, reflecting your values and made locally.