Once Upon a Winter Dress

Introducing Once Upon a Winter Collection—a celebration of artisanal skill, passion for design, and the magic of the holiday season. This highly anticipated launch brings to life a long-held dream of ours: blending the beauty of hand-sketched watercolor illustrations with the intricate craftsmanship of our timeless hand-smocked designs.

For the first time, Manolitas is delighted to present an exclusive, licensed hand-illustrated print featuring a nostalgic holiday scene designed by the talented Pretty Festive in the UK. This beloved green Christmas toile illustration captured our hearts months ago, inspiring the creation of a cheerful hand smocked holiday style full of life!

Meticulously designed to enhance the beauty of our intricate hand smocked pieces, our Once Upon a Winter Collection brings a fresh and enduring charm to this cherished Christmas themed style and our love for toile. This limited-edition capsule reflects our deep-rooted passion for artisanal craftsmanship, beautifully combining tradition with a touch of whimsy to reflect the joy, beauty and innocence of childhood.

Printed on white batiste, this flowy, fully gathered, and lined collection features a statement hand-smocked honeycomb bodice in bold pink, creating a stunning contrast against the soft green toile. The voluminous globe hand-smocked sleeves add impeccable beauty to this collarless style, providing a unique highlight to this nostalgic design.

Printed on white batiste, this fully lined collection features a statement hand-smocked collar adorned with intricate white honeycomb stitching. The collar beautifully accentuates a stunning, richly decorated Christmas tree that acts as a statement brooch. Delicate finishing touches, such as the use of 100% red silk ribbon woven through its rich pleats, chevron hand stitching around the collar and arm bands, and dainty hollies hand smocking on back shoulder, add a striking elegance to the design.