Camilla Under $650: Bold Prints, Silk Touches & Resort-Ready Colour
Few brands command a room — or a coastline — quite like Camilla. Founded by Sydney-based designer Camilla Franks, the label has spent two decades building a universe of hand-painted prints, silk-touch fabrications, and unapologetically ornate detailing. The aesthetic is maximalist by design: every piece tells a story, whether it draws on Rajasthani textiles, Byzantine mosaics, or a fever dream of tropical flora. But the brand's commitment to joyful, wearable artistry is what keeps a devoted global following coming back season after season.
The good news? You don't need to spend a fortune to step into that world. At Lola Dré, the Camilla Under $650 edit brings together dresses, swimwear, skirts, and tops that carry all the hallmarks of the house — rich colour saturation, fluid silhouettes, and that signature sense of dressed-up wanderlust — at an accessible entry point. Here, we've pulled our editorial picks to show you exactly what's worth reaching for.
The Hero Dress
The My Homespun Heart collection channels a warm, folkloric sensibility — think embroidered patchwork references rendered through Camilla's signature digital-print process onto lightweight woven fabric. The tie-shoulder construction of this maxi dress keeps things effortlessly adjustable, draping into a fluid silhouette that moves beautifully whether you're at a terrace dinner or walking a harbour promenade. Style it with flat leather sandals for day and a pair of gold drop earrings when the evening calls for it.
Mini Moments
Camilla's mini dresses are built for women who want full impact with minimal effort. Each one is cut to flatter through thoughtful ruching, ruffled hems, or structured bodices — never relying on the print alone to do the work.
The Darling Buds halter mini leads with a ruffled hem that adds volume without weight — ideal for warm-weather evenings. Twilight in Istanbul takes a more romantic angle, layering lace sleeves over the brand's characteristically intricate print work in deep jewel tones. And if you're after something that transitions seamlessly from day to dinner, the buttoned All About That Lace mini — with its long sleeves and frill detailing — works just as well with trainers at a weekend market as it does with heeled mules at a rooftop bar.
Build Your Resort Wardrobe
One of the smartest ways to approach Camilla is to think beyond the dress. The brand's separates and swimwear are designed with the same print integrity and craftsmanship, meaning they mix fluidly within the broader Camilla universe — and beyond it.
The Heirloom Empire silk mini skirt is the quiet achiever of this edit — a print-forward piece that pairs with a simple white tee or a tucked-in blouse for a look that reads as considered rather than costumed. The matching underwire one-piece from the same collection features ruching across the bust and a tie-front detail, offering real shape and support in a swimwear silhouette that holds up well beyond the pool. And at $130, the Kitsch in Time puff sleeve top — finished with hardware detailing at the neckline — is the most accessible entry point into the brand's current season, working effortlessly tucked into wide-leg trousers or layered over a slip skirt.
Whether you're dressing for a Mediterranean summer, a long-haul holiday, or simply the kind of weekend that deserves something more than denim, Lola Dré's Camilla edit makes the case that the brand's most transportive pieces are well within reach.
