Moismont uses a ripstop made from pure, skin-friendly cotton for this flowing midi dress. This is a hard-wearing, tear-resistant fabric with a characteristic grid pattern, which is created by incorporating thicker warp and weft threads into the fabric at regular intervals. Despite their robustness, ripstop fabrics are lightweight, which makes them ideal for the warmer seasons. The knee-length dress has a loose, figure-skimming fit with a stand-up collar and rounded hem. The flared cut gives it an elegant swing. The long sleeves with buttoned cuffs can also be worn rolled up. A pleat under the button placket and a box pleat under the shoulder yoke ensure a good fit and greater freedom of movement, which is also helped by the long side slits. These are buttoned at the top and can be adjusted in length as required. Two pockets inserted into the side seam provide space for small items for everyday use.

Behind the Moismont label, based in Picardy, France, are Martine and Jacques Bijvoet. Through their fashion, the couple champion authenticity and tradition. It is therefore no surprise that their scarves and stoles, garments, and bags blend French textile design with traditional Indian weaving craftsmanship. After all, the original scarf (which, as we understand it, is worn more like a stole) once made its way from the Indian subcontinent to Europe. And to this day, this scarf-making culture remains very much alive in India: yarn-dyeing, weaving, and printing techniques are passed down there from generation to generation—across three carefully distinguished trades, each of which possesses and safeguards its own unique expertise.