At Market of Stars, we are fierce believers in art — real art — made by human hands. To us, the arts in all their beautiful, riotous forms, represent the very best of who we are, and the depth of emotion, imagination, and empathy we are capable of as human beings. It’s why we choose not to use AI art in our work. Why would we ever give away the best of who we are? Labour of Love is a heartfelt reaction against AI art, and our joyful celebration of the arts in all their marvellous and imperfect beauty. Music, literature, painting, cooking, crafting, creating — are represented here in a glorious collage of art from the past four centuries. The open book at the bottom of our design reads: anima in opere, which translates from latin as the soul in the work, or the work of the soul. The trim is a stunning and resonant quote from Rumi: “Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. There are a thousand ways to kneel and kiss the earth.” This is our way: to support and celebrate real artists, and make a promise to you that we will never use AI art in our pieces at Market of Stars. The beauty of what we love… will always be what we do.
100% viscose (derived from plant fibres such as bamboo and wood). Machine wash gentle or handwash and hang to dry. Iron to finish if needed.
We take all our measurements on a garment lying flat. So the circumference would be roughly double the listed number. Approximate measurements: length 78cm, width (across back, underarm to underarm) 74cm. Model is 5’7′ for reference.
How To Wear
This joyful piece was made for creative souls! Wear it over a cream tiered maxi dress with layers of beaded jewelry stacked beaded jewelry for a bohemian inspired vibe or play up the artsy angle with faded denim, a linen tank and a velvet tote bag for an eclectic eye-catching outfit. And don’t be afraid to embrace colour — this duster pairs perfectly with shades of olive, coral, gold, and forest green — a few of the many colours on your paint palette 😉
