The Dreamer Matinée Duster (Mid Length)

$139.00

Created for the moon goddess in all of us, this piece is based on a stunning portrait of Georgiana Spencer, the Duchess of Devonshire, painted in 1781 by artist Maria Cosway. Spencer —who was the great-great-great-great aunt of the late Diana, Princess of Wales — was a well-known fashion icon, scandalous writer and political activist in her day. She commissioned Maria Cosway to paint her as the Goddess of the Moon from the poem The Faerie Queen. The result was a luminous, magical depiction of feminine strength. Our Matinée Duster features Cosway’s masterpiece on the back, and a swirling moonlit sky on the front. It’s trimmed on the placket and sleeves in a custom-created celestial moon-and-stars pattern.

100% viscose (derived from plant fibres such as wood and bamboo). Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.

Kimono measurements: length 78cm, width (across back, underarm to underarm) 74cm. Model is 5’7” for reference.

“She’s mad but she’s magic.
There’s no lie in her fire.”
- Charles Bukowski

“The moon lives in the lining of your skin.”
- Pablo Neruda

“There was a star riding through the clouds one night, 
and I said to the star, 
‘Consume me’.”
- Virgina Woolf

How To Wear

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The blues in this piece are practically shouting to be worn with denim (good advice), but we also love the idea of picking up on the warm yellows and soft whites in the sky pattern. It looks gorgeous worn over a white or cream slipdress, with sandals or ballet flats. And may we also suggest a simple black tank and black leggings underneath? Or a navy jumpsuit? Effortless but instantly chic.  

Our Muse

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The dreamer, the visionary. Women who are wild and strong and brilliant and soft, depending on their mood. Women who light a room like the moon lights the sky. 

More Inspo

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We’ve suggested pairing this starduster with simple neutrals, but don’t be afraid to go outside the box and add more colour to the mix. Soft corals, mustard, light blues and even lavender will all work! And check out Keira Knightly in the film “The Duchess”, an adaptation of Georgiana Spencer’s life.

The Poem

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She will never ask anyone 
for the moon. Instead she will be the moon.
Starlight will rush from her throat
catch in her teeth 
and burn behind her lips like a secret.
And they will ask for her.

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Wendy
Beautiful! I love everything about it

Beautiful! I love everything about it.

M
Michelle
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Love it!