She walks between the worlds of winter and spring, and brings her light to both. We’ve long been captivated by the story of Persephone, the mythical figure who moves between the darkness of winter and the bloom of spring, bound to the turning of the seasons. Her story reminds us that life unfolds in cycles, and that winter, too, holds its own beauty—a time of rest, reflection, and gathering strength. Our Persephone is luminous and self-possessed — a woman who walks between worlds on her own terms, carrying her light with her. At the heart of this piece is Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s captivating 19th-century portrait Proserpine (the Roman name for Persephone), her calm, steady gaze and fiery hair glowing against a velvet night sky. We’ve framed her in silken drapery, tapestries, trailing ivy, and stars, creating a scene that is rich, romantic, and commanding. Layered throughout the print are symbolic elements drawn from antique art: 19th-century pomegranates and florals representing abundance and renewal, a watchful owl from an 1875 illustration symbolizing wisdom, and a hand-painted book evoking knowledge and the ongoing act of transformation. Woven into the banner beneath her is a timeless truth: and winter must yield to spring. Solstice is a celebration of honouring every season we move through, and a reminder that even in the darkest hours, light returns, and we bloom again.

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. Shown worn with our Solstice Opera Duster (sold separately). This piece is also reversible.

100% viscose (derived from plant fibres such as bamboo and wood). Handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.

We take all our measurements on a garment lying flat. Approximate measurements w/ Adjustable Straps: 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).