The Banjanan Farida dress is perfect for warm weather, with ruching across the bust, boning at the bodice, and smocking at the back, plus elasticated sleeves that can be worn on or off the shoulders. The Banjanan Farida dress is perfect for warm weather, with ruching across the bust, boning at the bodice, and smocking at the back, plus elasticated sleeves that can be worn on or off the shoulders. After growing tired of the homogenized standards of the New York fashion industry, Banjanan’s founder set off in search of something greater: slow fashion. While living in India, she became captivated by traditional techniques like handmade block prints and looms that construct mesmerizing textiles. Today, the brand’s clothing line symbolizes a whimsical reverie that weaves together fantastic international visions of bright Amazonian flowers, the glowing Mediterranean waters, and the snow-capped Andes mountains.