Light Year

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  • 100% cotton African wax print kitenge sourced in East Africa
  • Color Notes: Purple, yellow and black
  • Functional pockets
  • Button fastening through front
  • Machine wash cold with like colors
  • Fits true to size, take your normal size
  • Airy fit, cut to be worn loose and stand away from the body
  • Mid-weight, non-stretchy fabric 
  • Angela is 5’4” and wears a S

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Meet our production partner, SOKO Kenya! Based in Kikambala on the Kenyan coast, they are an ethical manufacturer that truly embraces a fair, kind and transparent work culture. In addition to paying above living wages, SOKO Kenya provides employees with paid leave and stipends for family emergencies, free pre-primary childcare for all employees with children from ages 2-4, daily mid-morning tea and midday lunch, and clear, outlined processes for job advancement. These values extend to the workspace itself, which is open, airy and bright. It’s truly a privilege to work with the SOKO Kenya team, and we invite you to learn more about the stitching process here!

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We work with an incredible network of fabric vendors in Dar es Salaam and Nairobi to source textiles. Over the years and many hundreds of prints, we've learned a lot about how to select fabrics. We truly have these women to thank for sharing their knowledge and trust, and in doing so, creating such a mutually supportive experience. Learn more about our process and our vendors here!

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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7 reviews
  • AB
    Amy B.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'5"
    Size Purchased S
    Usual Size S
    Length Purchased Standard
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Spring Kick-off

    The spring equinox is for me a mixed bag. It's the anniversary of my sister, but she wouldn't want me to mope. She once gave me a book of her favorite quotes, written in her beautiful hand, and this was one she chose: “I think it pisses God off if you walk by the color purple in a field somewhere and don't notice it." --Alice Walker, from THE COLOR PURPLE. Light Year is a funky mix of crocus, daffodil, and will to live. Can you think of a better dress than Light Year to commemorate both my sister and the start of spring?

    FitRated 0.0 on a scale of minus 2 to 2
  • MG
    Michaeline G.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Height 5'6"
    Age Range 45 - 54
    Size Purchased XL
    Usual Size L
    Length Purchased Standard
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Beautiful dress.

    I really liked this dress & apparently so did lots of other people. I love the print, modern yet unusual, a bit of a change from my usual dresses with large flowers. Very clean lines & super comfortable to wear. We’ve been going through a heat wave & I was still comfortable in this sleeved dress. I literally stalked the website for a few months till one in my size popped up! 😍

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  • CO
    Cornelia O.
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Age Range 55 - 64
    Size Purchased XL
    Usual Size L
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    It’s a bold one!

    A bold print. Still love it in theory but did feel it overwhelmed me. To be fair, I order a size up bc it was the only choice in stock, and the extra fabric didn’t help matters.

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  • GI
    Gretchen I.
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Who knew??

    I had been admiring Zuri dresses for many months, then took the plunge in the 'Surprise Me' sale. This was the result and I love it. I was indeed surprised as I don't think I had even seen this pattern on the Zuri site and wasn't sure how it would work for me, as I don't normally (ever) wear yellow. I have fair skin, blue eyes and greying light brown hair and this dress works. It's perfect for throwing on when you don't know what else to wear and I get many comments. I will definitely do the Surprise Me sale again!

  • S
    Sarah
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Stunning Surprise!

    I ordered two dresses during this year's Black Friday Surprise Sale, and this was one of the items that arrived at my doorstep! I had noticed this dress online, but thought that the colors were too bright and found the pattern too busy. I am so happy to say that I was WRONG and that this dress is just PERFECT! I've worn it twice and received nothing but the highest order of compliments. It's an absolutely gorgeous dress, and I am very happy with the selection Zuri staff made for me :)

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