Heart of Gold Opera Duster (Full Length)

$148.00

Introducing Heart of Gold — our beautiful & dramatic new collection that celebrates the bonds in our lives that endure — love, truth, and loyal friends! Designed using an intricate collage of antique artwork, it features hand-painted swallows from an 1865 scrapbook, floral wreaths by artist Karel Batist done in the 1600s, and a very special sacred heart from Notre Dame in France, which was embroidered with gilded thread and completed in 1872. This print is rich in history, but also in meaning.  The two swallows with wings outstretched (traditional symbols of loyalty) carry a ribbon between them as a reminder that even across distances, those we love will always be a part of us. The vintage banner, pulled from a Victorian-era painted sign, proudly displays the motto “friendship, love, and truth”: a simple but significant declaration of what truly matters — the threads that tie us to each other, the loyalty that stands the test of time, and the love that makes it all worth it.

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 118cm, width 78 cm (across back, underarm to underarm). Model is 5’9” for reference.

“There is nothing I would not do for those who are really my friends. I have no notion of loving people by halves.”
- Jane Austen
"We love the things we love for what they are.”
- Robert Frost
“Only from the heart can you touch the sky.”
- Rumi

How To Wear

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Wrap yourself in beauty & meaning with this dramatic duster — a sweeping statement piece rich with romance, loyalty, and old-world beauty! Let it shine over a simple black slip dress and lace-up boots for a look that feels both timeless and quietly powerful, and add a long pendant or a piece of antique jewelry to complete the story. For everyday magic, pair it with high-waisted jeans, a soft cream blouse, and a worn leather satchel. The rich tones — parchment, coral, gold, and inky black — play beautifully with earthy layers and well-loved textures. It’s the kind of outfit that feels both comfortable and meaningful, like something you’ve always had! And when the evenings turn cooler, layer it with a high-neck knit, velvet trousers, and gold hoops. Whether you're wandering candlelit halls or simply chasing your own muse, this duster moves with grace — and carries the quiet magic of something meant to be kept close to the heart.

Our Muse

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The true-hearted, the tender. Women who cherish the ties that bind — friendship, love, and truth — knowing they are truly the richest gifts. Women with a heart of gold.

More Inspo

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Swallows have long carried meaning across cultures, but they hold a particularly tender place in maritime lore. In the early 1900s, sailors would often tattoo a single swallow on their shoulder before setting off to sea — a quiet promise to themselves that they would one day return. Upon arriving home safely, they’d add a second swallow, facing the first — a symbol of a completed journey and a heart that found its way back.

Because swallows always return to the same place to nest, they became emblems of loyalty, safe passage, and homecoming. To wear a swallow was to carry a token of hope: that no matter how far you roam, the ones you love will be waiting, and love will always lead you home.

In our Heart of Gold design, two swallows fly toward each other with wings outstretched, joined by a ribbon — a delicate reminder that the ties that bind us are not easily broken. Across time, across distance, across every voyage of the heart — love, truth, and friendship endure.

The Poem

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Anonymous
Loved it! My favorite thing to wear - feels grounding

Loved it! My favorite thing to wear - feels grounding, a reminder of whats important.

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Anonymous
Gorgeous!!! The entire collection is just stunning!! I have become a collector now

Gorgeous!!!The entire collection is just stunning!! I have become a collector now, so far I have Heart of Gold - Opera Duster and Slip, Let the Light in - Opera Duster and Slip & Duster & Artist Pants, Flight of Fancy - Opera Duster and Slip & Artist Pants. The Messenger - Opera Duster and Slip, Stargazer pants and top. The fabric is so buttery soft and so lightweight!! truly stunning designs with real artist qualities to the design and craftsmanship.

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Judith Rauchfuss/ sister to Susan
I love my newest creation from Market of the

I love my newest creation from Market of the Stars. Ican'twait to collect more beautiful designs.

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Kathryn Dixon
Truly Lovely.

A beautiful garment i will enjoy for years to come.

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Katrina
Heart of Gold

I love the rich colours and the embroidery look artwork on this piece. Perfect for fall and the rest of the year too. Wore it the second it arrived.

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