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Ardmore Smocked Top

Wake up her wardrobe with something easy, breezy and bright. At the Ardmore Ceramics Art Studio in South Africa, artists paint pottery with patterns that you cannot believe. Inspired by what we saw there, we created this dancing floral print.

$19.00

$9.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Durban Shoulder-Tie Tunic

Loose and airy for warm-weather comfort. Plays well with all Tea shorts.

$19.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Umuzi Print Flutter Top

A top worth twirling in! The flutter sleeves and full, trapeze-inspired swirl make this top especially airy and graceful.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Brush Flower Tab-Shoulder Tee

The screen-printed flowers inspire adventure. The sleeves look cool cuffed up or worn down.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Happy Hoodie

There won't be objections to this supremely soft hoodie. Designed in colors that match all his favorite tees and jerseys. A fit that works over and under all his shirts.

$30.00

$25.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Terrific Tank

A classic silhouette for warm weather dressing. This simple tank is the perfect starting place for layered spring looks.

$19.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Sublima Colorblock Sweater

Cool colorblocking and dramatic drape make this sweater an instant fall go-to piece.

$138.00

$76.50

Sizes

Skovda Sparkle Oversized Turtleneck

We added a hint of sparkle and glam to this fisherman-inspired turtleneck sweater. A great jacket replacement for your fall wardrobe.

$158.00

$64.50

Sizes XS to L

Talvi Exposed Zip Back Top

Easy. Versatile. A must for fall.

$98.00

$39.50

Sizes L

Henley Necklace Tank Top

A tank top says the warm weather has arrived. We adorned this classic tank silhouette with screenprinting and embroidery inspired by the warm days in South Africa.

$22.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Africa Stripe Halter Top

This strappy halter reflects the colors of a South African sunset.

$22.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Venda Stripe Twirl Top

For an eye-catching combination, pair this top with any of our playshorts. Note the beautiful bow on the back.

$19.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Blomma Flower Top

Designed for the cool, crisp days when she longs for sweet-smelling blooms.

$36.00

$15.50

Sizes 10 to 12

Eyelet Twirl Top

Celebrate summer and twirl into fall.

$24.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Flower Petal Top

Sewn-on fabric petals create a graceful nod to a flower around the neckline.

$29.00

$17.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Peplum Tunic Top

Screen-printing, fabric, buttons and embroidery converge at the neck of this flutter-sleeve top. The peplum ruffle hem gives it feminine flounce.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Sunset Stripe Smocked Top

Wake up her wardrobe with something easy, breezy and bright.

$19.00

$9.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 4

Porcelain Floral Smocked Top

As lovely and cool as the antique porcelain that inspired it.

$24.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Cape Lily Smocked Flutter Top

A top worth twirling in! The flutter sleeves and full, trapeze-inspired swirl make this dress especially airy and graceful.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Necklace Tunic Top

The sleeves flutter. The hem twirls. And best of all? The flowers and button are sewn on to a screen-printed "necklace" that shimmers in muted gold.

$29.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Hassu Floral Exposed Zip Back

Hassu Floral Exposed Zip Back

$98.00

$39.50

Sizes L

Kruger Park Tee

In South Africa's Kruger National Park, a 7,500-square-mile game reserve, many visitors on safari watch for the big five of lion, leopard, rhino, elephant and Cape buffalo.

$29.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Racing Cheetah Tee

In the style of vintage tourism posters, the spotted cats race across a map of Africa. Don't miss the textured embroidery.

$29.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

African Tulip Tunic

Our favorite springtime top. Classic notch collar tunic is the essence of simple.

$98.00

$48.50

Sizes L

Protea Floral Hi-Lo Tunic

An airy shift of a top. Perfect with a layering tank and your favorite jeans on a warm spring day. The graceful high-low hem adds just the right amount of drama.

$68.00

$32.50

Sizes L

Venda Plaid Tunic

Our favorite springtime top. Classic notch collar tunic is the essence of simple.

$98.00

$48.50

Sizes L

Clamp Dye Asymmetric Tunic

An artfully draped asymmetric hemline turns a classic silhouette into something fresh and new.

$78.00

$38.50

Sizes XS to L

African Lily Asymmetric Tunic

An artfully draped asymmetric hemline turns a classic silhouette into something fresh and new.

$78.00

$38.50

Sizes XS to L

Dance Print Shirt

The xibugu, a traditional dance of the Tsonga tribe, inspired this print. It turns a classic shirt into a textile adventure. Wear this shirt for spring holidays or layered with a tee for a cool surf-inspired look.

$39.00

$32.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 10

African Sunrise Plaid Shirt

Garment washed for a cool broken-in feel, this hip colorful plaid shirt is perfect for hitting the skate park or playground. Wear it alone or layered under or over a tee.

$35.00

$29.50

Sizes 2 to 12

Venda Stripe Pocket Tee

The vivid stripes make you look once. The pocket makes you look again.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Fish I.D. Tee

We were going to call this shirt the Ichthyology Tee, but changed our minds. By the way, check out the raw edge detail at the neckline.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 6

Kommetjie Wave Polo

On this shirt, named after a popular surfing beach near Cape Town, the surf is always up.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Nogazi Print Polo

Somehow this print manages to look antique and new at the same time. In fact, this shirt feels like the future.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 2 to 12

Sea Glass Polo

This shirt takes its inspiration from glass shards tumbled by the tides and smoothed by beach sand.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 3 to 10

Muizenberg Beach Tee

Along the beach in the surf town of Muizenberg, colorful changing huts are part of the attraction.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Great White Tee

South Africa attracts as many sharks as it does surfers. Coincidence?

$19.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

China Garden Wrap-Neck Tunic

Pure comfort and color, rendered in soft cotton.

$24.00

Sizes 2 to 12

Eastern Blossom Graphic Tee

For grace, style and comfort, look to the east.

$19.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Ribbed Purity Tee

True to its name, this tee is pure and simple style. And it complements virtually every item inspired by our travels in China.

$24.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Terrific Tee

This classic top works wonderfully with all of our printed bottoms.

$19.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Happy Hoodie

For cool days when you love the idea of a hat but he can't stand the thought of it.

$30.00

Sizes 12-18 M to 12

Lucky Fish Tee

In China, the carp is a sign of good fortune, so naturally we had to make this tee.

$26.00

Sizes 2 to 12

Painted Dragon Tee

Wear a symbol of power and good luck.

$26.00

Sizes 3-6 M to 12

Water Town Stripe Polo

The blue stripes signify the many canals of Zhouzhuang.

$29.00

Sizes 3-6 M to 12

Pouncing Tiger Tee

Dress your little tiger in a tee that he's sure to love.

$19.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Eastern Pop Stripe Polo

In the hutong, or old town of Beijing, we saw the colors that inspired these stripes.

$29.00

Sizes 3-6 M to 12

Blue River Plaid Shirt

Every season needs at least one new plaid. Here's ours.

$39.00

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Hippo Heaven Tee

The oxpicker bird stands on the hippo, picking little bugs from his back. To us, it's gross. To a hippo, it's heaven.

$19.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 7

Bo-Kaap Scooter Tee

In the Bo-Kaap area of Cape Town, scooters fill the streets with their buzz and bright colors.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Sunset Tab-Shoulder Tee

If you get the chance to see sunset over the Drakensburg Mountains, don't miss it. In the meantime, wear the sparkle and shimmer of this metallic print.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Venda Shoulder-Tie Tunic

Loose and airy for warm-weather comfort. Plays well with all Tea shorts.

$19.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Wild Hibiscus Tee

The petals are sewn on for long-lasting, easy-care charm.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Sea Gypsy Ruffle Tunic

With its ruffle neck and flutter sleeves, this top has twice the flutter and twice the fun.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Coastal Stripe Flutter Tee

Timeless nautical stripe meets girly flutter sleeves, a fun seaside duo.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Sea Star Tab-Shoulder Tee

When summer heat swelters, cool her off with a dip in a tidepool. And don't miss the small anemones in shiny metallic embroidery.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Pretoria Tunic

This soft, spirited, lightweight tunic complements all of our shorts. Easy to dress up or down depending on her mood.

$35.00

$29.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

African Sunrise Ruffle Tunic

In many parts of South Africa you'll find Indian influence. We expressed it in this madras-inspired plaid with all the color of the sunset.

$35.00

$20.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Limpopo Bandana Ruffle Tunic

The Limpopo region is known for its crafts people. Inspired by their work, we created this ruffle-sleeve top in a bandana print.

$35.00

$29.50

Sizes 8 to 12

Colorblock Explorer Tee

This tee is the first top in any adventure. The perfect layering piece or travel companion. It's soft, stylish and, like all of our clothes, built to last.

$19.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Mudcloth Tribute Camp Shirt

While mudcloth originated up north in Mali, it's popular in South Africa, too. We designed this knit shirt as a wearable tribute. Lightweight, airy and comfortable are a few words we can use to describe this easy beach-style camp shirt.

$32.00

$26.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 10

Zebra Stripe Polo

Stand out in any crowd.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 18-24 M to 7

Tutu Print Polo

The contrast binding inside the neck doesn't just look sharp; it reinforces the collar for more months of fun.

$29.00

$14.50

Sizes 6-12 M

Black Mamba Tee

The only way to snuggle with Africa's most poisonous snake. (Full disclosure: In the wild, it doesn't rock a patterned belly.)

$26.00

$12.50

Sizes 2 to 3

Venda Fish Polo

The tile detail in this design recalls our special visit to Venda textiles. The fish is a species found only at Tea.

$29.00

$24.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Surf Beach Henley

The surf's up from now until the sunset in this cool striped henley.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 2 to 12

School of Fish Baby Outfit

The shallows of South Africa team with swimming sea life. Set his imagination afloat with this tee plus bottoms.

$48.00

$38.50

Sizes 0-3 M to 12-18 M

J-Bay Polo

Like oxpicker birds on the back of a hippo, surfers flock to Jeffreys Bay on the Eastern Cape for its steady, curling swells.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 12-18 M to 8

Whale Tee

Cape Town is a magnet for whales, and whale watchers.

$19.00

$15.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Coastal Stripe Tee

Nautical stripes can be found the world around. Here, we use them in a classic beachcomber-style tee.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Kalk Bay Tee

Kalk Bay is a fishing village south of Cape Town, wedged between blue water and sandstone crags. It inspired this tee.

$19.00

$15.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Happy Pirate Tee

The Cradle of Humankind, just northwest of Johannesburg, has produced a trove of skeletons. This tee is our nod to those fossilized seafaring friends from the past.

$19.00

$15.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Sea Monster Tee

South Africa has its share of mythical creatures. Here's our take on a sea monster.

$19.00

$15.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 7

King of Beasts Tee

All over Africa, the lion is known as the king of beasts. With teeth like that, it's easy to see why.

$26.00

$12.50

Sizes 4 to 12

Hammerhead Tee

This shirt takes you as close as you can get without a shark cage.

$19.00

$16.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Bay of Plenty Tee

In the Bay of Plenty just outside Durban, you can find a sweet swell almost year-round.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Windsurfer Tee

Reliable winds near the Cape draw sailboard fans from all over Africa.

$26.00

$19.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

Treasure Map Tee

Follow the map to the land of adventure.

$29.00

$22.50

Sizes 6-12 M to 12

High Seas Camp Shirt

With its safe harbor, mild climate, steady breezes and spectacular scenery, Cape Town has long drawn sailors who stop in for supplies--and sometimes stay forever.

$32.00

$24.50

Sizes 4 to 12