Nights & Galas
Nights & Galas: our most formal kaftans - floor-sweeping, embellished and unforgettable.
About Nights & Galas
Some invitations deserve more than a dress. Nights & Galas is our black-tie edit: the most formal kaftans we make, chosen for evenings where the room is grand and the photographs last.
Expect floor-sweeping lengths, dense beadwork and sequin surfaces, velvet depth and structured necklines that hold their line all night. These pieces stand comfortably beside evening gowns - with the advantage that you can actually breathe, eat and dance in them.
For the broader occasion wardrobe, browse Evening & Party kaftans; to complete the look, add a clutch and headpiece. US sizes 0-22 - exact measurements in the size guide.
The Formal Kaftan Guide
Meeting a dress code
Black-tie: floor-length, embellished or velvet, heels, fine jewelry. Cocktail: satin or lighter beadwork with a defined waist. When the code is unclear, dress one notch up - a formal kaftan absorbs formality beautifully and never looks overdone.
Can I wear a kaftan to a gala?
Yes - an embellished floor-length kaftan meets black-tie and formal dress codes with ease. It reads as an evening gown with cultural depth, and its comfort means you outlast the night while looking exactly as composed as you did on arrival.