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Valley women’s fashion looks for the summer

Look no further than right here in the Valley for hot looks for this summer.

Best known for its kaftans, the Pax Philomena brand fuses rich, Indian block prints and Italian style to create beauty, color and comfort. Pax, Latin for “peace,” and Philomena, which means "daughter of light,” inspire this multi-cultural clothing line.

Jean Marie Clarke, founder of Pax Philomena, was born in Calcutta, India to Anglo-Indian parents, whose families had been living in India for five generations. She emigrated with her family to America at a young age as a British citizen and was raised in Phoenix.

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SUMMER

Valley women’s fashion looks for the summer

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Look no further than right here in the Valley for hot looks for this summer.

Best known for its kaftans, the Pax Philomena brand fuses rich, Indian block prints and Italian style to create beauty, color and comfort. Pax, Latin for “peace,” and Philomena, which means "daughter of light,” inspire this multi-cultural clothing line.

Jean Marie Clarke, founder of Pax Philomena, was born in Calcutta, India to Anglo-Indian parents, whose families had been living in India for five generations. She emigrated with her family to America at a young age as a British citizen and was raised in Phoenix.

Find these styles and many more, including a men’s line, at paxphilomena.com.

This Cannes Cotton Ikat Maxi Kaftan dress and the Nice Cotton Ikat Maxi Kaftan dress are perfect summer dresses. The fabric is completely handwoven with a combination of very fine cotton yarns, creating vibrant and beautiful colors. Ikat, meaning “to tie” or “to bind” in Indonesian, is an ancient dyeing technique involving the meticulous binding and dyeing of threads before weaving them into intricate patterns.
This Cannes Cotton Ikat Maxi Kaftan dress and the Nice Cotton Ikat Maxi Kaftan dress are perfect summer dresses. The fabric is completely handwoven with a combination of very fine cotton yarns, creating vibrant and beautiful colors. Ikat, meaning “to tie” or “to bind” in Indonesian, is an ancient dyeing technique involving the meticulous binding and dyeing of threads before weaving them …
The Calabrian Cactus maxi kaftan dress is a fusion of Italian luxury and playful allure. Made from fine Italian cotton, this flowing garment features a whimsical cactus print that captures the essence of sunny Calabria as well as Arizona where Pax Philomena is located.
The Calabrian Cactus maxi kaftan dress is a fusion of Italian luxury and playful allure. Made from fine Italian cotton, this flowing garment features a whimsical cactus print that captures the essence of sunny Calabria as well as Arizona where Pax Philomena is located.
The Francis Floral dress is a quintessential pink and green color combination. This dress is a masterpiece of block printing as the details in the border are very intricate and takes skilled printers to make this fabric. 100% cotton voile, and one size fits all with adjustable drawstring waist.
The Francis Floral dress is a quintessential pink and green color combination. This dress is a masterpiece of block printing as the details in the border are very intricate and takes skilled printers to make this fabric. 100% cotton voile, and one size fits all with adjustable drawstring waist.

The Gallipoli Green Ikat maxi kaftan dress is a blend of Italian flair and exotic allure. With its lush green ikat print inspired by the landscapes of Gallipoli, this dress exudes elegance and timeless charm. Slip into this breezy silhouette and let it transport you to sun-drenched shores and endless summer days, embodying the essence of Italian sophistication with a global twist.
The Gallipoli Green Ikat maxi kaftan dress is a blend of Italian flair and exotic allure. With its lush green ikat print inspired by the landscapes of Gallipoli, this dress exudes elegance and timeless charm. Slip into this breezy silhouette and let it transport you to sun-drenched shores and endless summer days, embodying the essence of Italian sophistication with a global twist.

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