Whilst we were on hols last week we popped over to the Isle of Wight and I found this small shop selling wonderfully coloured floaty tops that felt like silk but weren’t. They can be washed by hand. They are one size. I’m a 14 but they would easily fit a larger size. They are based on Japanese kimonos. I bought one for the hot weather and so look forward to wearing it. The one I bought was China Tree and I think I will buy the Willow pattern too. The company is called One Hundred Stars.
Arrived today. I live the Crane pattern duster coat and feel very smart in it. The scarf with the map of Edinburgh is brilliant. It's very large and will drape well. It's a real touch of, much needed, class.
Jane I can confirm the material of the top I bought recently feels silky and I felt the bees knees ?? wearing it yesterday. I’m on the verge of buying one of the bags.
I love One Hundred Stars which I came across in a shop in St. Andrews and bought the New York map dressing gown roughly 5 yrs ago and it still looks as good as the day I bought it. Beautiful fabric. Can’t resist the Moshulu shop there either!
What a beautiful website. I want every single thing on it. The kimonos are so gorgeous. I'd like to actually see them and feel the fabric before forking out. I wonder if there's a stockist nearby. Must check.
Just looked at their website and realised that I’ve seen some of their things - long kimono type robes - in the Kew Gardens shop. We’re member of Kew but haven’t been for quite a while. I’m sorely tempted by one of those tops!
I wore my new top in this very hot weather today with a pair of white trousers. They went really nicely together. We had breakfast outside at our favourite Italian cafe in our town and felt as if we were on the continent. ?
I love these, I’m really tempted bu a Kimono dressing gown, but already have something similar. A design shop near us sells their products, they’re a great idea for a special present for someone, practical but that little bit different.
Many (very many!) years ago my French penfriend sent me a silk scarf with a map of the south of France on it. I'm sure I still have it somewhere - are they back in fashion?
What fun Nortsat the Paris top, you will look very stylish with a glass maybe of French champagne in one hand and on the arm of your French lover, or is that a step too far? ?
Yes the dressing gowns look wonderful I could recline on a chaise longue (spelling ?) giving out lunch orders to my French maid. As you will see I have a vivid imagination.
Ooohh Nankate, I bought the Paris Map top and a scarf. I love these posts when GNs point us to little websites with lovely, unusual things.
Maryd we are in dangerous territory with the Moshulu sale. I too bought a pair of shoes that I don’t need. As we are still shielding, I will have to wear my Paris Map top and my new shoes in the garden, for our Friday night glass of wine. ?