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Tree of Life Matinée Duster (Mid Length)

$129.00

Market of Stars will plant a tree this year for every Tree of Life kimono sold.

The Tree of Life is a timeless symbol that can be found in almost every culture around the world — and represents connectedness, growth, hope, and harmony. Its “fruits” are the fruits of happiness — love, joy, and wonder among them. A dove, the symbol for peace, nests in the tree’s branches. Over a year in the making, our captivating version of the Tree of Life was carefully adapted from an American archival lithograph from 1891. Worn and damaged, the print needed to be reconstructed, repaired, and reworked to restore its vibrant rich colours. To compliment this stunning piece, we created the printed trim using a French silk embroidery panel from the early 19th century, in beautiful tones of aqua and gold.

The flattering silhouette falls below the hip, and features a removable belt that can be worn tied in the back or the front.

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 78cm, width (across back, underarm to underarm) 74cm. Model is 5’6” for reference.

“I am rooted, but I flow.”
- Virginia Woolf

"Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky."

- Kahlil Gibran

"Even if I knew that tomorrow the world would go to pieces, I would still plant my apple tree.”

- M. Luther

How To Wear

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Distressed denim is an obvious choice with this piece for everyday, but with its rich, striking palette of greens, blues, and golds, it also dresses up beautifully. Layer it over a pale silk slip dress or linen jump suit for an upscale bohemian look — or wear it over black for a chic arthouse vibe. We particularly love it paired with aqua, lime, and white, and accessorized with a long necklace and some vintage boho bangles.

Our Muse

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The nurturer, the gardener. Women who plant kindness, and tend the world with patience and strength. Women who grow love.

More Inspo

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The symbol of the Tree of Life dates back centuries and can be found in nearly every culture — from the Vikings to the ancient Egyptians. It is often depicted as a strong, deeply rooted tree that upholds and nurtures the world and everything in it. Our headquarters here at Market of Stars borders over a hundred acres of forest, and many of our designs and writings are dreamed up while wandering among the tall trees. To help preserve the wild beauty around us, we’re planting one tree for every Tree of Life kimono sold — wherever it’s needed most in North America — through onetreeplanted.org.

The Poem

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Climb up with me, like when
we were young, our knees
and elbows scuffed with wonder,
birdseed and licorice
in our pockets. One summer
we lived in a treehouse
that wasn’t there, just branches
for bedrooms and a secret
knock. My voice sang out
like a doorbell and you answered
Come in and see

a feather I found, a robin’s egg shell, a stone
that turns to gold in the sun.
What will you trade me? Our green afternoon
stretching out in all directions,
the little hidden place lined with moss
where we kept our wounds and wishes.

If you can’t climb, then give me
your faded love. I’ll put it in my pocket
knock three times and bring it back
to the branches that held us, bare legs
dangling. I’ll give it
to the robins who once wove nests
with strands of your hair, I’ll show you
how it still turns to gold in the sun. Trade me
a feather, a bright blue egg,
another chance for something new.