A new chapter is brewing…
Join the Collective, Stay close to the fire.
The journey continues.
The echoes of Karukera still move through us.
Walk with us. The fire is returning.
“Where It All Began”
Karukera: A Memory Made to Move With You
Karukera was born from memory — an homage to Guadeloupe, its stories, and our roots. Before we unveil our new direction, we honour the beginning. This dress, this moment, reminds us that healing is circular, not linear.
🔥 A Moment Before the Fire
“This isn’t a collection, it’s a conversation with the past. One that dresses us for what’s next.”
The Karukera Grande Robe (Blue)
Rooted in legacy, shaped by intention. This dress is made from a custom-designed madras print, created in-house to honour Guadeloupe’s cultural traditions through a contemporary lens.
As the designer, I’ve reinterpreted the classic madras — traditionally worn in ceremonial dress — into something that can be worn anywhere, every day.
Printed on soft cotton jersey, this piece is part of an evolving story — one you’re invited to wear, shape, and continue.
This is more than a dress. It’s heritage made wearable.
A gentle return to spirit, through heritage and cloth. We remember our foundations…
Karukera SS23
MODEL WEARS Size L
This signature dress honours the roots of Karukera—the ancestral name for Guadeloupe—reimagined in a contemporary silhouette. Designed in-house using our exclusive Madras print, this piece carries forward a legacy of colour, movement, and memory.
Crafted from soft, breathable cotton jersey with stretch, the design features a dual-panel layout—combining diagonal and straight Madras placements to mirror both direction and alignment on one’s personal journey.
Made-to-order
Original Madras print (designed by in-house)
Soft jersey stretch fabric: 95% cotton 5% elastane
Construction time: approx. 4–6 hours
Available in standard or custom sizing
Production time: 1–2 weeks
Shipping: Dispatched once production is complete; timing depends on destination
Customisations Available:
Light adjustments are welcome. You may request:
• Shorter sleeves or hem
• A different neckline
• One of our in-house Madras prints: Base colour Blue, Green, or Purple — each carrying symbolic meaning
Sizing & Fit:
If you wish to use your own measurements, feel free to let us know in the comment section at checkout.
Otherwise, you may select from our in-house sizing options.
We aim to offer a fit that feels considered and personal.
*Please note: The design print on the dress may vary in placement from what is shown on the model. While the scale and colour of the print will remain the same, the exact positioning of the pattern may differ.
Designed in-house using a custom madras print, this dress is a contemporary ode to tradition. Its fluid silhouette moves with ease, while the bold diagonal placement and clean lines mirror both past and progress.
Printed on soft cotton jersey, each piece is made-to-order in London.
🧵 Production time frame/ Delivery time: 1-2 weeks, shipped once production is finalised
🖨️ Printed locally using Contrado
🌍 Fabric: Cotton Jersey (95% Cotton, 5% Elastane)
✨ Available in two lengths & sleeve variations
✨Available in 3 base colours (Blue, Purple and green):
Blue (intuition and spiritual bridge), Green (luck and courage), and Purple (inner wisdom and grounding).
Custom Starting Price: £222
(Full variation £333)