What This Collection Is Made Of
Summer dressing starts with fabric. Every piece in the Todlem Summer Collection is crafted from carefully selected natural materials — 100% cotton, soft cotton blend, breathable cotton chambray, and lightweight baby denim. These are not synthetic blends or fast-fashion weaves. They are fabrics chosen for how they feel against the skin, how they move in the heat, and how they hold their shape across a full day of celebrations.
The collection spans:
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Dresses — pleated skirts, A-line silhouettes, structured bodices, and statement collars in cream, white, and deep black
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Co-ord sets — tailored two-piece ensembles in baby denim, textured cotton, and rich deep-blue denim, designed for the girl who looks put-together without looking overdressed
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Separates — embroidered tops, pleated skirts, and sculptural blouses that mix and match into multiple looks across the season
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Occasion pieces — hand-embroidered cotton dresses with square necklines, Peter Pan collars, and scalloped detailing that elevate any summer event
The Summer Palette
This collection moves between two distinct registers — clean and crisp whites and creams for daytime events, and deep rich tones in navy and black for evening occasions and formal gatherings. Both work across climates, which makes this collection as relevant for a summer celebration abroad as it is at home.
Colours in this collection include soft ivory, butter cream, blush pink, deep indigo denim, and a striking cotton black — all of which photograph exceptionally well and translate beautifully across different skin tones.
Embroidery, Tailoring, and the Details That Matter
Not every piece in the Summer Collection features hand embroidery — and that is intentional. Some pieces are built around the precision of their cut: a sailor collar trimmed in contrast navy, a sculptural oversized pointed collar on a cotton blouse, crisp front pleats on a denim skirt. Structure and tailoring do the work here.
Where embroidery does appear, it is the centrepiece:
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Delicate hand-embroidered floral motifs on statement collars
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Artisanal stitching along bodices and hemlines that catches light differently throughout the day
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Scalloped collar embroidery with contrast piping — the kind of detail that rewards a close look
In both cases — whether the piece leads with tailoring or with embroidery — the standard of finish is the same. Fully lined where needed, precisely stitched throughout, and made to last well beyond a single summer.
Dressed for Every Summer Occasion
The Todlem Summer Collection is designed for the full range of warm-weather occasions:
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Summer Eid celebrations and festive family gatherings
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Outdoor weddings and garden events
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Birthday parties and milestone occasions
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Travel and resort dressing
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Elevated everyday wear for the child whose wardrobe is curated, not casual
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Gifting — a beautifully packaged Todlem piece makes an impression that lasts
A Note on Quantities
Summer pieces are produced in limited runs to maintain the quality and exclusivity the Todlem name stands for. Each design is handcrafted to a standard that cannot scale — and we do not try to make it. Once a design sells out, it is retired. There are no restocks.
Care instructions vary by piece — please refer to individual product pages. Selected pieces are dry clean only.
