Born to Run Pixie Duster (Cropped Length)

$129.00

All good things are wild and free!
Created to celebrate the unbridled spirit of adventure, Born to Run blends vintage-washed, heritage prints with the untamed energy of two rearing racehorses by British painter George Stubbs. The antique banners, etched with mottos of rebellion like “Don’t Fence Me In”, are our spirited nod to the wild west and the open road. The beautiful, airy backdrop behind the horses is actually a scenic lithograph from the 1897 World’s Fair, and the faded florals and golden wheat were taken from an 1800’s farmers diploma. The pen-and-ink stars and upturned horseshoe are also antique drawings from the same era. And as a final, playful touch, we added a prancing mother horse and foal — a symbol of unbound freedom and joy. The whole design is trimmed in a washed heritage plaid, reminiscent of sun-faded chambray and days at home on the range :)

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 meaurements: length 60cm, width (across back, underarm to underarm) 74cm. Model is 5’7” for reference.

“All good things are wild and free.”
- Henry David Thoreau

“Run mad as often as you choose.”
- Jane Austen

“You were wild once. Don’t let them tame you.”
- Isadora Duncan

How To Wear

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This western inspired duster is the perfect piece for the free-spirited adventurer! The earthy mix of sun-faded sage, washed aqua, & vintage sepia makes it endlessly versatile and fun to style. Pair it with a flowy ivory skirt, moss-toned cami and vintage leather belt for an ethereal, prairie-inspired look. Finish with turquoise accessories and suede ankle boots — perfect for wandering through wildflower fields or lazy brunches on the front porch. For a touch of edge and romance, wear it over a strappy slip dress with cowboy boots. Complete the look with a vintage concho belt and layered necklaces. Our favourite look for this one? Wear it open with a mini skirt, cotton-lace blouse and leather boots. Toss on tights when the weather cools and you’re set for a carefree day sipping cider or getting lost in small-town antique shops ;) 

Our Muse

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The free-spirit, the wild-at-heart. Women who chase the horizon with wind in their hair, and never look back. Women who were born to run.

More Inspo

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The central image of Born to Run — two rearing horses by British painter George Stubbs — is more than just beautiful; it’s part of a legacy. Stubbs, an 18th-century anatomist and artist, was obsessed with capturing the spirit of the horse. He spent years understanding and sketching them in intricate detail, not out of just science, but reverence. His paintings, though technically precise, pulse with wildness — with a deep understanding of what it means to be both powerful and vulnerable, fierce and free. His racehorses are icons of defiance, kicking up dust against the backdrop of a world that still tries to tame wild things.

Horses have always carried meaning for us — not just across landscapes, but across myth and memory. They symbolize freedom, strength, and the soul’s longing to roam. In many cultures, they’re seen as guardians of the in-between: messengers between the known and the unknown, the domestic and the wild. We created Born to Run to celebrate that energy — the ancient pact between human and horse — and to honour the part of ourselves that was never meant to be fenced in. Go ahead and kick up some dust, Stargazer ;)

The Poem

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