Let The Light In Opera Duster (Full Length)

$148.00

Inspired by poet Leonard Cohen’s famous quote “There is a crack in everything, that's how the light gets in”, this design celebrates the ways our experiences shape us, and the perfect beauty of imperfection. Created using several pieces of Delft tile from the 1700’s — including two elaborate Italianate landscape scenes — we chose to leave in the cracks and slight imperfections from the original ceramic in our final print. Just as there is so much beauty in the patina, there is so much to embrace about the challenges we’ve overcome that make us who we are! The two patterns found in the trim come from an 1867 British book on classical ornamentation, and an earthenware plaque from the Netherlands painted in 1780. The ginger jar on the sleeve is a 1700’s French watercolour painting.

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 116cm, width 78 cm (across back, underarm to underarm). Model is 5’5” for reference.

“Shine light on a flaw and it becomes beautiful.”
- Constance Kellough

“Let our scars fall in love.”
- Galway Kinnell

“The sun just broke through the clouds in my chest.”
- Andrea Gibson

How To Wear

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This enchanting duster is pure magic and its flowing silhouette & intricate print makes it the perfect piece to elevate your wardrobe! For an artistic yet effortless look, wear it over high-waisted denim and a crochet cami. Finish with leather sandals and a woven tote — perfect for strolling through galleries & vintage shops, or lunch out with friends. Ready for a bit of glam? Let it drape over a deep midnight blue slip dress, add statement earrings and vintage heels for a touch of moody romance. For the dreamiest, most ethereal vibe, layer it over the matching dress — letting the print tell a story as you wander through wildflower meadows, soft grass or the whispering tide of a moonlit shore ;)

Our Muse

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The artist, the romantic. Women who claim a creative life, who walk through the wild woods of their imagination and happily get lost.

More Inspo

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One of our favourite things about this beautiful print is that it’s quietly rebellious — a celebration of cracks, flaws, and all the stories they tell. Instead of digitally "fixing" the broken bits of the 1700’s Delft tiles we used, we kept them — because isn’t that where the magic is?
Delftware, with its iconic blue-and-white motifs, was the European answer to the craze for Chinese porcelain in the 17th and 18th centuries — and over time, those hand-painted tiles developed their own unique charm, often featuring little scenes from everyday life. If you look closely, you’ll see hairline fractures running through the sweeping landscapes, like rivers of light. And that beautiful ginger jar on the sleeve? She’s a time traveler, borrowed from an 18th-century French watercolour. Even the trim is a patchwork of historical treasures, stitched together from classical patterns and Dutch ceramics. All of these elements come together to illustrate that beauty doesn't come from perfection — it comes from the stories we carry, and the moments that have shaped us.

The Poem

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