The Story Behind Bessie: Our All Season Nightgown

Every garment begins with a story, and Bessie is no exception. She was born not from a sketchbook, but from a cherished vintage nightgown tucked away in our founder’s own wardrobe — soft with age, its fabric carrying the quiet memory of mornings long past.

This keepsake piece became the starting point, a thread of inspiration that would grow into a gown meant for today, yet steeped in history.

In bringing Bessie to life, we looked to the novels of Jane Austen — stories where daily life is dressed with quiet elegance, where the morning hours are filled with letters, garden walks, and conversations by the fire.

We imagined what Elizabeth Bennet might have worn as she read by a window, or what Elinor Dashwood might have chosen for evenings at Norland. Romantic yet practical, delicate yet enduring — this balance shaped Bessie’s design.

Design Notes

Heirloom Lace: The neckline detail was inspired by antique trims, echoing the fine work of past centuries.
Ease of Fit: A flowing silhouette, made for comfort but with a timeless grace.
All Seasons: With soft light sleeves and a midi length, Bessie was created to move with you from spring to winter.
Cotton Craftsmanship: Natural cotton fabric chosen for breathability, softness, and longevity.

A Keepsake for Everyday Life

Bessie is more than a nightgown — she is a bridge between the past and present, a piece that feels just as at home layered with a cardigan in the kitchen as she would in the pages of an Austen novel.

We believe that garments should not only be worn, but lived in. And like the vintage nightgown that inspired her, Bessie is meant to soften with time, becoming an heirloom of your own wardrobe.