Woodland Wisdom Matinée Duster (Mid-length)

$139.00

Woodland Wisdom invites you into a secret world where even the unlikeliest of friends find warmth in each other’s company. Created in collaboration with the extraordinary Charles van Sandwyk, this design draws on his gift for capturing the tender, hidden stories of nature—tales where creatures are not just animals, but symbols of love, resilience, and quiet magic. Known for his luminous watercolours and intricate linework, Charles’ work feels like stepping into a storybook where every detail whispers of wonder. We are delighted to share his art in this new chapter of our collaboration!
At the heart of this delightful print lies a cozy underground burrow where a fox curls protectively around a pheasant and her nest of eggs, their peace unbroken by the roles the world expects them to play. Above, the moonlit forest stretches out—a gnarled old tree rises from the earth, a castle glows faintly in the distance, and a wise owl sweeps across the night sky. In his talons, he carries an hourglass and a message, as if flying between worlds to deliver a truth we must not forget.
With its deep greens, warm glowing earth tones, and the hush of night, Woodland Wisdom speaks to the magic that unfolds when we nurture instead of harm, protect instead of fear, and choose to love one another—creature to creature, heart to heart.

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 5'9 for reference.

"The greatest secrets are always hidden in the most unlikely places. Those who don't believe in magic will never find it.”
- Roald Dahl

“Between every two pines there is a doorway to a new world.”
- John Muir

“Even in winter it shall be green in my heart.”
- Frédéric Chopin

How To Wear

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There’s a hush of enchantment in this duster — as if you’ve stumbled upon a forgotten page in an old storybook, still shimmering with wonder! The rich colour palette makes it delightfully easy to mix and match with your existing wardrobe. For everyday wanderings, we love it with a terracotta tank, soft denim, and simple flats — an effortless look where comfort meets charm. Or layer it over a fine knit tank and linen trousers in moss, mustard, or rust, add a cozy wool hat and a worn leather crossbody for that perfectly undone, bohemian feel. When the evenings call for a little drama, drape it over a silky slip dress in deep forest green or burnished gold, finish with heeled boots and vintage accessories that glimmer like fireflies. And for the dreamers, lean into whimsy with round eyewear, a velvet or silk scarf and stacks of rings — letting the woodland creatures keep you company as you wander, wild-hearted, through your own little fairytale. 

Our Muse

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The guardian, the woodland soul. Women who see the magic in hidden places, who shelter the small and protect the gentle. Women who know that love is the oldest wisdom of the woods.

More Inspo

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Throughout history and folklore, tales of unlikely friendship have carried the quiet wisdom of the woods. In Aesop’s fables, a lion spares a trembling mouse who later frees him from a hunter’s net; in Celtic lore, a wren rides upon an eagle’s back to see the world from the heavens. These stories remind us that strength and gentleness are not opposites, but companions. The fox and the pheasant in Woodland Wisdom share this same truth — that compassion defies instinct, and love can take root even where it isn’t expected to grow. Beneath the moonlit trees, their kinship becomes a lesson for us all: when we move through the world with tenderness, we make it safe for wonder to return.

The Poem

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