
Indigo Occasion Wear
Shibori-inspired indigo garments for events, rehearsals, and cultural gatherings.
Clothing for the moments before the event begins.

The occasion starts before you arrive.
This collection was created for moments that don’t quite belong to everyday life —
the time before an event, when you’re already dressed, already imagining, already shifting into a different rhythm.
It’s not stage wear, and not casual clothing.
It’s what you wear when the occasion starts before you arrive.

On stage

Before the moment

About the Collection
Indigo Occasion Wear is a contemporary clothing collection inspired by traditional Japanese shibori aesthetics, reinterpreted for modern occasion wear.
Designed in Japan, this collection is built around original shibori-inspired patterns created from actual hand-dyed and hand-tied shibori textiles.
Rather than using stock graphics or digitally simulated effects, each pattern begins with real shibori cloth—hand-folded, bound, and dyed using traditional techniques. These physical textiles are then carefully digitized and re-composed, preserving the irregular rhythm, depth, and organic movement unique to handwork.
While the finished garments are produced as printed textiles and are not hand-dyed, the patterns themselves originate from authentic, artist-created shibori fabric. This process allows the subtle variation, restrained contrast, and quiet presence of traditional indigo dyeing to be carried into contemporary, wearable forms—without imitation or surface decoration.
The result is a collection that bridges craft and modern production: garments that reflect the essence of shibori through original, material-based design rather than visual approximation.
Created for events, rehearsals, cultural gatherings, and transitional moments, Indigo Occasion Wear exists between everyday clothing and formal attire. These garments are worn not only on stage or at the event itself, but in the moments leading up to it—when intention, anticipation, and focus begin to take shape.
The collection is favored by performers, musicians, and individuals who value presence over ornament, offering clothing that supports movement, mood, and individuality rather than trend-driven decoration.
Each piece shares a unified visual language while expressing it through different silhouettes, allowing coordinated styling without uniformity. Indigo is used not as embellishment, but as atmosphere—creating garments that feel composed, expressive, and timeless.
Designed for the in-between
Leaving home, traveling to the venue, arriving with anticipation already set.
Shared presence, individual form
Matching designs expressed through different silhouettes.
Indigo as atmosphere
Depth, movement, and restraint rather than decoration.
Why Indigo Occasion Wear?
- Designed in Japan, inspired by traditional shibori
- Created for events, rehearsals, and transitional moments
- Original patterns, not stock prints
- Made for presence, not trend cycles
Shibori-Inspired Dresses for Special Moments
For the moments when being dressed feels like part of the experience.
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Akane & Indigo Shibori-Inspired Slip Dress Dramatic Two-Tone All-Over Print
Price range: $98.95 through $100.95 USD -
Deep Indigo Shibori-Inspired Slip Dress Monochrome All-Over Print
Price range: $98.95 through $100.95 USD -
Indigo Shibori-Inspired Long Sleeve Flare Dress – Composed All-Over Print
$64.00 USD -
Indigo Shibori-Inspired Long Sleeve Flare Dress – Composed All-Over Print
$64.00 USD -
Indigo Shibori-Inspired Slip Dress Bold Gradient All-Over Print
Price range: $57.50 through $61.00 USD -
Indigo two-tone Shibori-Inspired Sleeveless Skater Dress – All-Over Print Occasion Wear
$58.00 USD -
indigo shibori Tie-strap midi dress
$52.00 USD
Which Indigo Occasion Wear dress is right for you?
| Dress | Best for | Feel | Movement | Layering | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long Sleeve Flare Dress | When you want to feel fully prepared | Composed & complete | Elegant, flowing | Not required | $64 |
| Sleeveless Skater Dress | When you want versatility without compromise | Balanced & easy | Light, natural | Optional | $58 |
| Slip Dress | When you want simplicity and lightness | Minimal & relaxed | Soft, effortless | Works well | $52 |
Start with the slip for ease, choose the skater for versatility,
and reach for the long sleeve when the occasion matters most.
Indigo Shibori-Inspired Clothing & Accessories
Beyond dresses — for practice, travel, and everyday moments.
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Akane & Indigo Shibori-Inspired Hawaiian Shirt Dramatic Two-Tone All-Over Print
Price range: $55.00 through $65.50 USD -
Deep Indigo Shibori-Inspired Hawaiian Shirt Monochrome All-Over Print
Price range: $55.00 through $65.50 USD -
Indigo Shibori-Inspired Hawaiian Shirt Bold Gradient All-Over Print
Price range: $55.00 through $65.50 USD -
Indigo Bold Gradient Occasion Event Bag Shibori-Inspired Drawstring Bag for Rehearsal & Events
$38.00 USD -
Indigo Occasion Event Bag Shibori-Inspired Drawstring Bag for Rehearsal & Events
$38.00 USD -
Indigo All-Over Print Large Tote Bag
$65.00 USD -
Bold Shibori-Inspired T-Shirt – Indigo All-Over Print for Practice & Everyday Wear
$34.00 USD -
Bold Shibori-Inspired T-Shirt – Light Indigo All-Over Print for Practice & Everyday Wear
$34.00 USD -
Indigo Occasion Scrunchie Shibori-Inspired Hair Accessory
$16.00 USD
Materials & Details
- 100% polyester
- Printed design inspired by traditional shibori aesthetics
- Not hand-dyed / All-over printed design composed for full-body balance
Dress & T-shirts / Soft, smooth stretch fabric designed for comfort and movement
Made to order to reduce excess production
Fabric content and care details listed on each product page. Ideal for evening gatherings, cultural events, resort settings, and the moments leading up to them.

Indigo Occasion Wear is a collection created for moments of transition—
the quiet time before an event begins, when intention settles and presence takes form.
Inspired by traditional Japanese shibori and designed in Japan, each piece carries the rhythm, depth, and restraint of hand-crafted textiles, translated into contemporary wearable form.
This is clothing for rehearsals, cultural gatherings, travel days, and the in-between moments that shape the experience itself.
Not everyday wear. Not costume.
But what you wear when the occasion starts before you arrive.
Indigo Occasion Wear
Clothing for the moments before the event begins.
© Atelier Miyabi
Designed in Japan · Ships worldwide from Japan















