It is often the collar that makes a blouse memorable, and on Apolina's Lora it is cut from a bespoke broderie anglaise of cherries and blossoms and edged with a delicate handwork trim, set against a mountain calico jam cotton poplin dotted with little cream flowers. Matching broderie panels band the body and the full, pleat-gathered sleeves, while contrast hand smocking and fine pleats shape the chest above a button front, and a blanket stitch finishes the cuffs and hem. It looks especially sweet with jeans, relaxed pants, or jersey leggings.

• 100% organic cotton (poplin)
• Blouse length: 14.25" (2-3 years), 15" (3-5 years), 16.5" (5-7 years), 18" (7-9 years)
• Made in India
• Hand washing recommended