HIMALAYA ISABEL GREEN dress with pleats organic cotton

Oooooh, that color! 💙💚 The ISABEL from FRISTED/HIMALAYA is one of those dresses that doesn’t really need much at all. No complicated print, no frills – just a fantastic, bright color and a knit that does all the work. Because if you look closely, the vertical structure makes it look almost as if the dress has fine pleats. But no: that effect is actually woven into the knit itself. Very beautiful!

The ISABEL is made of 100% organic melange cotton and we have it in two colors: a vibrant bright blue and a stunning petrol green. And yes... choosing between them is just difficult.

Why is the ISABEL dress so special?

Mainly because of that structure. At first glance, it looks as if the fabric has been set in vertical pleats or folds, but it is a knitted-in rib structure. This gives an otherwise very simple dress a lot of depth.

And it also works beautifully for the silhouette: the vertical lines make the whole look nice, long, and clean.

• 100% organic melange cotton
• Soft knitted quality
• Unique vertical rib structure
• Round neckline
• Long sleeves
• Two patch pockets on the front
• Available in bright blue and petrol green
• Fits true to size

FRISTED or HIMALAYA – how does that work?

The label on this dress says FRISTED by Charlotte Mansted, while you find it with us under HIMALAYA. Both are correct. FRISTED is the knitwear label within the world of HIMALAYA. For this label, the emphasis is entirely on knitwear, special colors, and beautiful structures.

And you can see that perfectly in the ISABEL. The melange yarns give the color much more nuance than a completely solid yarn, while the rib structure ensures that the dress looks even more beautiful up close.

How does the HIMALAYA / FRISTED ISABEL dress fit?

The ISABEL fits true to size. So simply choose the size you normally wear. The style hangs fairly straight along the body and has enough room to move comfortably without it being a very loose-fitting dress. I am wearing a size M in the photo, but I could also wear a size L: it would just fit a bit looser on my body. I am 175 cm tall.

What is Melange Eco Cotton?

The dress is made of 100% Melange Eco Cotton: organic cotton where different color nuances in the yarn create that typical heathered effect together. Just look closely at the blue or green: it is not one flat color, but consists of all kinds of subtle shades. It is precisely because of this that those bright colors become much richer and more vibrant.

How do you style the ISABEL?

We wouldn't overthink this. Thick tights or leggings underneath, ankle boots or sneakers on, and you're done. Precisely because the dress itself has such a bold color and structure, you don't really need anything else.

And on cold days? A long wool cardigan over it, nice wool tights, and off you go.

How do you wash an organic cotton knit dress?

Wash the ISABEL at a low temperature and preferably choose a gentle cycle. Do not tumble dry and preferably do not use fabric softener. Let the dress dry gently after washing and reshape it nicely. This way, the special knit will stay beautiful for as long as possible.

Frequently asked questions about the ISABEL dress

Are these real pleats in the dress?

No! And that's exactly what we like about it. It looks like the fabric has vertical pleats or folds, but the structure is knitted in. This gives you the same playful effect without actual pleated fabric.

How does the ISABEL fit?

The dress fits true to size. Choose your usual size.

What material is the dress made of?

From 100% organic melange cotton. A great choice if you love wearing a knit dress but prefer not to wear wool.

Which colors are available?

We have the ISABEL in bright blue and petrol green. Both are nice and bold, yet very rich and wearable in color due to the melange effect.

Why is FRISTED on the label?

FRISTED is the knitwear label associated with HIMALAYA. It focuses specifically on knitwear with special structures, beautiful melange yarns, and lots of color. That is why you see FRISTED on the label of this dress, while at the same time recognizing that typical colorful HIMALAYA vibe.

An easy dress, but absolutely not a boring one. And that blue! And that green! Good luck choosing. 😏