The Luna Dress

Written By Dominique Calvillo

I originally designed the Luna Dress to wear for my first runway at New York Fashion Week.

I always try to achieve a chic, elegant, and sexy look when presenting as a designer. For my first fashion week, I wanted something bold and geometrically captivating, so I decided to make a backless halter dress from my new favorite motif. The floor-length lace in black looked absolutely stunning, and I felt I had accomplished the vibe I was after. This would not be the only time I chose to wear the Luna Dress to present on a runway. I made a glittery pale pink version with a high slit to wear at LA Swim Week Summer 2023, and it was the perfect selection once again.

Woman in elegant black crochet halter gown and wide-brim hat posing confidently, perfect for boho-chic fashion or handmade couture.
Dominique Calvillo in mauve high-low crochet dress walking the runway at outdoor fashion show, surrounded by colorful flowers and stylish models.

Since making the original dress, I have created several renditions that have graced the runway and have been very popular with my personal clients. Many makers reached out for a pattern, so I decided it was time to share this stunner with the fiber world!

Model in red crochet halter dress walking runway at Dominique G show, showcasing elegant handmade fashion at a glamorous fashion event.
Model walking runway in elegant black crochet halter gown at fashion show, showcasing intricate handmade designer evening wear.

As always, I had an incredible team of makers helping me bring this pattern to life!

Smiling woman in a dark green crochet dress sitting barefoot on a sandy beach with ocean waves and cloudy sky in the background.
A woman lying on sandy beach wearing a handmade dark green crochet dress, showcasing beach fashion and relaxed coastal vibes.
Confident woman posing on beach in dark green crochet dress, highlighting handmade fashion against serene sea and cloudy sky backdrop.

Kate Hammitt always brings the heat for her tests and is easily one of the most glamorous makers you will find. Her style never disappoints and I about fainted when I saw these beautiful photos of her on the beach wearing the Luna Dress! She used 1721 yds of Originally Lovely Pura Yarn in colorway Moss to achieve her look.

Elegant woman posing outdoors in a handmade pink crochet dress, showcasing intricate lace pattern and timeless crochet fashion style.
Woman sitting under gazebo in a light pink crochet dress, highlighting elegant handmade fashion with intricate lace details and summer vibes.
Stylish woman in pink crochet lace dress standing on brick steps under a gazebo, showcasing handcrafted fashion with floral patterns.

I was extremely fortunate to be working with my friend Denise Clark on this pattern. Denise is an essential part of my testing teams and provides incredible insight for how to make a garment more wearable and size-inclusive. She used Lion Brand Coboo Yarn in a beautiful blushy pink to achieve her look and looks absolutely gorgeous in her dress!

Dominique Calvillo wearing a lavender crochet dress with high slit, showcasing handmade fashion at an outdoor event with tropical background.

Special thanks must be given to my tech editor Melissa Metz-Bower who never fails to fine tune my patterns to make sure makers have the best experience. I would be lost without her.

Also, thank you to Elsa Kisini who made beautiful crochet charts for the pattern. I’m sure all of the makers will appreciate her hard work to create this helpful tool for their making process.

I sincerely hope you love and enjoy this design as much as I do. I can’t wait to see what you make!

Xoxo,

Dominique

Woman wearing elegant black crochet lace dress, standing indoors on woven rug, showcasing handmade fashion with floral pattern detailing.
Back view of woman in black halter-neck crochet dress, showcasing elegant open-back design and intricate handmade lace pattern.
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