Fleur de Soleil Artist Dress

$148.00
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Inspired by the traditional French shift, or “chemise”, our Artist Dress is a romantic and painterly piece that’s endlessly versatile. Whether worn as a simple, lightweight dress in the summer, or layered up with tights and boots as a long tunic in the fall, it’s both effortless and adorable! We absolutely love it paired with the matching Artist Pants for a bohemian look, but we encourage you to get creative by mixing it with other pieces in your wardrobe too! Try layering it over a wide leg pant and adding the matching scarf for an expressionist vibe, or pair it with a cozy sweater and sneakers. However you wear it, we hope it brings out your inner artist ;)

About the Print:

Revel in the warmth of Fleur de Soleil, our ode to the golden hours when the sun lingers and the world slows to a dreamy hush. This print was born from an archive of antique beauty: 1891 watercolour and graphite studies of magnolia blossoms originally drawn for Tiffany & Co., Victorian lithographs of ripe peaches glowing like tiny suns, and a whimsical 1830 sketch of an imagined fountain and garden pavilion where one might spend an endless afternoon. Moths and butterflies flit along its edges, borrowed from early 19th-century insect encyclopedias, their delicate wings a whisper of transformation and flight. Rendered in soft washes of peach, coral, sage, and sun-warmed tan, Fleur de Soleil feels like the memory of a perfect day. It carries the charm of a secret garden, the sweetness of fruit warmed by the sun, and the serene beauty of a place where time is measured only by the drifting of butterflies and the clinking of glasses filled with sweet tea.

Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend a full or half-slip with this style when wearing it with bare legs.

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

Dress measurements: S/M — front length (neckline to hem) 90cm, back length 100cm. Width 55cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 70cm (across hip). Sleeve length 38cm. L/XL — front length (neckline to hem) 93cm , back length 106 cm. Width 63cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 76cm (across hip). Sleeve length 40cm. Model is 5'7" for reference.

“Perfumes are the feelings of flowers.”
— H. Heine

“Summer afternoon—summer afternoon; to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.”
— Henry James

“A good laugh is sunshine in the house.”
— William Thackeray

How To Wear

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With its beautiful colour palette and butterfly-adorned bodice and sleeves, this Artist Dress is something truly special — delicate and dramatic all at once. For sunny days, wear it on its own with sandals and a woven tote — perfect for running errands, a walk on the beach, or lunch out with friends. On cooler days, add a cropped cardigan or distressed denim jacket, tights, and ankle boots, then finish with the matching scarf — easy, artful, and so pretty. And for summer evenings, we love it with heeled mules or strappy sandals, a vintage clutch, and your hair loosely pinned —ready to step in to a secret garden. 

Our Muse

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The garden-keeper, the sunlit soul. Women who linger in golden hours, who let the warmth of the day settle softly into their hearts. Women who carry the sun wherever they go.

More Inspo

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The magnolias at the heart of Fleur de Soleil are drawn from a series of delicate botanical watercolours created in the late 19th century — a time when artists and designers were deeply inspired by the natural world. These kinds of studies were often used as references for decorative objects like ceramics & glassware, or fabric and jewelry designs. They captured flowers in exquisite detail, from the soft gradation of petals to the play of light across each bloom. Some of these particular works were created for Tiffany & Co. in 1891, as part of their design archive.

Magnolias have long been associated with beauty, perseverance, and grace. As one of the oldest flowering plants on earth, they are often seen as symbols of endurance and strength — blooming even after long seasons of rest.

In the decorative arts of this period, florals were rarely just ornamental. They carried meaning, mood, and story, reflecting a deep appreciation for craftsmanship and the fleeting beauty of the natural world. With Fleur de Soleil, we were drawn to that sense of warmth and luminosity — petals caught in golden light, and the feeling of a garden at its most radiant.

The Poem

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