Bella Notte Bohéme Slip Dress
Meaning “Beautiful Night”, our Bella Notte print is a dramatic, evocative tribute to romance. The seated woman in the trees with her dreamy, faraway gaze was painted in 1880 by artist & poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and the charming rabbit comes from a much earlier painting done in 1585 by Hans Hoffman. The open book at the bottom of the design reads “Many are the stars I see, yet in my eye no star like thee” — words which we took from an engraving inside the band of a gold ring made in the 1700’s. The beautiful moonlit river landscape on the bodice of the dress comes from an 1840’s British oil painting, and the exquisite floral trim is from the border of a calligraphic manuscript by famed artist William Morris from the same era. Interestingly, the model for the woman in Rossetti’s painting is Jane Morris, wife to William Morris. She was a talented artist in her own right, and an enigmatic muse to both her husband and Rossetti throughout the Arts & Crafts movement.
The adjustable straps, oversized cut, and soft, flowy bamboo viscose make our Bohéme dresses a wardrobe staple for layering, running errands, dancing, lounging or napping — and they’re also a must-have for travel, wherever you roam. You can also wear this piece two ways, with the moon on the front of the bodice or the back — depending on your mood.
Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend layering it with our Étoile slip (or any other slip you have) when wearing it with bare legs. Our model in the photos is wearing the dress without a slip.
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.
Adjustable straps. Dress measurements: S/M — length 132cm at shortest strap adjustment, 142cm at longest. Width 52cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 54cm (across waist seam). L/XL — 134 cm length at shortest strap adjustment, 144cm at longest. Width 57cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 59 cm (across waist seam). Model is 5’7”, and is wearing a size S/M for reference.
Meaning “Beautiful Night”, our Bella Notte print is a dramatic, evocative tribute to romance. The seated woman in the trees with her dreamy, faraway gaze was painted in 1880 by artist & poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and the charming rabbit comes from a much earlier painting done in 1585 by Hans Hoffman. The open book at the bottom of the design reads “Many are the stars I see, yet in my eye no star like thee” — words which we took from an engraving inside the band of a gold ring made in the 1700’s. The beautiful moonlit river landscape on the bodice of the dress comes from an 1840’s British oil painting, and the exquisite floral trim is from the border of a calligraphic manuscript by famed artist William Morris from the same era. Interestingly, the model for the woman in Rossetti’s painting is Jane Morris, wife to William Morris. She was a talented artist in her own right, and an enigmatic muse to both her husband and Rossetti throughout the Arts & Crafts movement.
The adjustable straps, oversized cut, and soft, flowy bamboo viscose make our Bohéme dresses a wardrobe staple for layering, running errands, dancing, lounging or napping — and they’re also a must-have for travel, wherever you roam. You can also wear this piece two ways, with the moon on the front of the bodice or the back — depending on your mood.
Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend layering it with our Étoile slip (or any other slip you have) when wearing it with bare legs. Our model in the photos is wearing the dress without a slip.
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.
Adjustable straps. Dress measurements: S/M — length 132cm at shortest strap adjustment, 142cm at longest. Width 52cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 54cm (across waist seam). L/XL — 134 cm length at shortest strap adjustment, 144cm at longest. Width 57cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 59 cm (across waist seam). Model is 5’7”, and is wearing a size S/M for reference.
Meaning “Beautiful Night”, our Bella Notte print is a dramatic, evocative tribute to romance. The seated woman in the trees with her dreamy, faraway gaze was painted in 1880 by artist & poet Dante Gabriel Rossetti, and the charming rabbit comes from a much earlier painting done in 1585 by Hans Hoffman. The open book at the bottom of the design reads “Many are the stars I see, yet in my eye no star like thee” — words which we took from an engraving inside the band of a gold ring made in the 1700’s. The beautiful moonlit river landscape on the bodice of the dress comes from an 1840’s British oil painting, and the exquisite floral trim is from the border of a calligraphic manuscript by famed artist William Morris from the same era. Interestingly, the model for the woman in Rossetti’s painting is Jane Morris, wife to William Morris. She was a talented artist in her own right, and an enigmatic muse to both her husband and Rossetti throughout the Arts & Crafts movement.
The adjustable straps, oversized cut, and soft, flowy bamboo viscose make our Bohéme dresses a wardrobe staple for layering, running errands, dancing, lounging or napping — and they’re also a must-have for travel, wherever you roam. You can also wear this piece two ways, with the moon on the front of the bodice or the back — depending on your mood.
Please note: The nature of our soft bamboo/wood viscose means it’s slightly sheer, so we recommend layering it with our Étoile slip (or any other slip you have) when wearing it with bare legs. Our model in the photos is wearing the dress without a slip.
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.
Adjustable straps. Dress measurements: S/M — length 132cm at shortest strap adjustment, 142cm at longest. Width 52cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 54cm (across waist seam). L/XL — 134 cm length at shortest strap adjustment, 144cm at longest. Width 57cm (across bust, underarm to underarm), 59 cm (across waist seam). Model is 5’7”, and is wearing a size S/M for reference.
“What is love? It is the morning and the evening star.”
- Sinclair Lewis
“I'll let you be in my dreams if I can be in yours.”
- Bob Dylan
“We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.”
- Oscar Wilde
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The rich, dramatic print and flowy cut make this dress a romantic dream! Wear it during the warmer months with a pair of sandals and black sunnies for a laid back look, or layer it in chillier weather with tights, brown boots and a leather jacket. Have an event to go to? Cinch it up with a vintage belt and the matching scarf tossed over one shoulder — exquisite and effortless :)
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The starry-eyed, the romantic. Women who let themselves be swept away by imagination, who keep poetry in their hearts. Women who sing to the moon.
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The complicated triangle between Jane Morris, William Morris, and Dante Gabriel Rossetti is a dramatic one! Much documented by art historians, the relationship between the three centred on Jane’s profound influence on both men’s artistic endeavours. Jane, with her striking beauty and enigmatic presence, became the quintessential muse for Rossetti, inspiring iconic works like “Proserpine” and “The Day Dream.” Her husband, William Morris, also drew inspiration from her, crafting intricate textiles and wallpapers that echoed the medieval romance she embodied. Beyond her role as a muse, Jane was an accomplished embroiderer and poet, whose creative talents enriched the artistic circle she inhabited. Many historians have also theorized that William Morris may have taken credit in his work for some of Jane’s designs. Whatever the truth may be, it’s undeniable that her artistic sensibility and personal relationships with both men forged a unique bond that drove their pursuit of aesthetic perfection and helped weave an enduring (and exquisite!) tapestry of creative work.
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Tonight, begin again.
The freshly
fallen star
of your heart
is not a stone.
The sky welcomes
your return
like a faithful
lover. Only kindle
your cold eye
and the moon
winks in reply:
there is always
something new
to love.
