Summer Tales
Current Collections
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Summer Tales
New Nostalgia Collection is coming soon!
This Tartan collection will consists of pieces with our signature Royal Stewart, but will also welcome two new colours to the family: Blackwatch and Mustard Tartan.
Summer Tales
Nostalgia Collection
Going back to what made us fall in love with this fashion
Nostalgia – Velveteen
Fall/Winter 2021/2022
The Nostalgia collection draws it’s inspiration from the time when we initially fell in love with Lolita Fashion. Within this collection we’ll release several made to order collections as well as limited edition items.
We proudly present the Nostalgia Velveteen collection, made with 100% cotton velveteen for a very luxurious look and feel.
The Nostalgia skirt is perfect for daily and comfy old school looks. On the front of the skirt there are lovely lace details adroned with little velvet bows. The back of the skirt features a shirred part with matching lace and ribbon lacing.
Time to step into your old school fantasy with the JSK. The bodice is the absolute eye catcher, but the back of the dress also features corset lacing and adorable waist ties with matching lace.
This collection also came with a new addition to the Nostalgia items, a matching capelet!
This collection is sold out
Nostalgia – Angels
2021
The Nostalgia collection draws it’s inspiration from the time when we initially fell in love with Lolita Fashion. Within this collection we’ll release several made to order collections as well as limited edition items.
The second installment to Nostalgia is made with lovely organic black cotton.
With this collection we’ve released two different cuts of jumperskirts with a matching headbow or headdress. You get the option to choose between white or black cotton lace.
To match the main pieces, we’ve created very luxurious velvet headbows and headresses with matching lace to the collection. Perfect for your winter wardrobe.
The Lace Cross jumperskirt is the absolute eye-cather with a lace covered bodice and a tailored and clean cut. The jumperskirt also features a lovely corset laced back and matching waistties.
Mainpieces sold out
Nostalgia – Royal Stewart
2021
The Nostalgia collection draws it’s inspiration from the time when we initially fell in love with Lolita Fashion. Within this collection we’ll release several made to order collections as well as limited edition items.
The first installment to Nostalgia is with our favourite tartan of all time: Royal Stewart.
With this collection we’ve released two different cuts of jumperskirts with a matching headbow or headdress. You get the option to choose between white or black cotton lace.
The Lace Cross jumperskirt is the absolute eye-cather with a lace covered bodice and a tailored and clean cut. The jumperskirt also features a lovely corset laced back and matching waistties.
Mainpieces are sold out
Summer Tales
Dutch Masters Collection
Our signature collections combining art with fashion
The Swan Collection
2022
The newest installment of our Dutch Masters Collection:
The Swan
The Threatened Swan (by Jan Asselijn c.1650, Rijksmuseum Amsterdam) is the painting that really caught our eye for the next chapter of our Dutch Masters Collection.
This collection is all about empowerment and standing up for yourself. And at the same time embracing your dark side. It emphasizes the feeling of having to conform to certain (societal) expectations and breaking free from them.
The fabric we’ve choses for this collection is a mix between hemp and organic cotton. It has a nice texture to it and has a lovely drape. We’ve combined it with vinyl accessoiries that are adorned with rope, tassels and satin ribbon details.
The JSK has a lovely detailed bodice with a wink towards classical ballet tops. The bodice is adorned with soft mesh ruffles and eyelet lacing at the front. The back of the dress features a partial shirred back with corset lacing, the ends of the ribbon have cute tassel details.
Next to the JSK and skirt of this collection, we’ve created a capsule collection of vinyl accessories to layer in your outfit.
– Pre-order closed – Sold Out –
De Nachtwacht
2020
Take us back to remniscent days…
De Nachtwacht collection is back! Originally our very first installment of the Dutch Masters Collection back in 2015. At that time we had a very limited release, so we’ve heard your requests and are here to answer.
We went all out in this collection with a variety of cuts to choose from. You can decide if you want a longer lenght JSK or regular lenght as well as choose between a high waist or normal waist bodice.
Not only that, we also have two different fabric types to choose from. Each with their own character.
About De Nachtwacht:
The Militia Company of District II under the Command of Captain Frans Banninck Cocq, is mostly referred to as the De Nachtwacht (The Night Watch). The painting is commissioned around 1639 by Captain Frans Banninck Cocq and it was completed in 1642. It’s one of the most famous paintings by Rembrandt van Rijn and one of the most well-known paintings from the Dutch Golden Age. The painting is displayed in the Rijksmuseum. There is a gallery in the museum specifically designed for De Nachtwacht.
– Pre-order closed – Sold Out –
The Anatomy Lesson
2020
The composition, the use of colours and light and striking details of ‘De anatomische les van Dr. Nicolaes Tulp’ by Rembrandt van Rijn made us fall head over heels in love with it. This masterpiece features an anatomy lesson from the Amsterdam Guild of Surgeons, this took place on the 31st of January 1632. This was permitted once a year and was painted by a still young Rembrandt at the time.
For this collection we’ve decided to pair up with a fabric printing company based in The Netherlands. They use a environmentally friendly method of printing the fabric. Next to this we can order the fabric in just the right quanities, so there is nearly any waste of materials. The fabric itself is both smooth and soft to drape but of a nice thick quality.
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
Luxurious Love
2018
Our Luxurious Love collection features two masterpieces from Rembrandt van Rijn. The couple Oopjen and Marten are featured in this collection. The collection combined the beautiful portraits with lovely chiffon ruffles and details. The JSK’s came with a back bustle and corset lacing.
Bartholomeus
2016
‘Schuttersmaaltijd ter viering van de Vrede van Munster’ (‘Banquet at the Crossbowmen’s Guild in Celebration of the Treaty of Münster’) by Bartholomeus van der Helst is featured in this collection. The painting itself is a impressive guildpiece and the full width of the piece is featured on the skirt part. The bodice of the JSK’s also show details from the painting.
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
De Nachtwacht
2015
De Nachtwacht collection holds a very special place in our heart. It’s the very first release from our Dutch Masters collection where we intertwined Dutch history with Japanese fashion.
De Nachtwacht was released as a long version JSK. It was a bit different from the regular Lolita sillhoutte, but it worked great to show the print in its full glory!
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
Summer Tales
Collections
A selection of our work in the past years
The Orchard Collection
2021
A collection consisting of gorgeous long lasting items to finish your coord beautifully and give it a summery, calm and cottagecore vibe!
The Rose Apron is the true eye catcher of this collection. Made with lovely textured linen and with so many lovely lace details. It features little pockets and waistties at the back. The rose appliqué at the bodice is tea dyed by hand to match the beige lace.
The linen headdress is adorned with lovely cotton lace that matches the Florence blouse and the apron of this collection. It also comes with very cute Summer Tales logo ribbon bows on either side. You can tie the headdress with satin ribbons and has a comb sewn in for extra secure wearing.
The Orchard Collection is sold out
The House of Royal Stewart
2019
‘In my End is my Beginning’ – Mary, Queen of Scots
Our OTT version of the The House of Royal Stewart is inspired by the history of Scotland and my personal adoration for Royal Stewart Tartan. The pattern itself is so striking and we’ve combined it with various design elements. The sides of the dress have faux leather kilt closures as well as silver coloured crest buttons. At the shoulders we have draped fabric to create the illusion of sleeves. The back of the dress features a lovely corset lacing.
Our Velvet JSK version is a bit more playfull with a hint to old-school Lolita. The dress features black velvet ribbon details along the neckline and on the skirt. The JSK has a very tailored fit at the bodice and also features a corset lacing at the back.
OTT – Sold out – Not available for re-order
Velvet – Sold out – Not available for re-order
The Field of Burnet Roses
2019
‘The rose of all the world is not for me.
I want for my part
Only the white rose of Scotland.
The smells sharp and sweet – and breaks the heart’
– Hugh MacDiarmid
As an accompany to ‘The House of Royal Stewart’ collection ‘The Field of Burnet Roses’ came to life.
The fabric used for the JSK design is a lovely cotton with a satin weave, therefore the dress has a subtle, luxurious shine to it. The fabric has a vertical pattern of small roses on it. The JSK features a tailored fit and is adorned with many layers of frills. The back of the dress has a lovely corset lacing. Green is not a colour seen often in Lolita, but it’s so great to coordinate with different colours.
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
Audelia Hat
2019
As an addition to our headdress selection we’ve created our first hat design.
‘Audelia’ means strenght and nobility and it’s fitting for such a statement piece.
The hat is adorned with different bows, feathers and chiffon details.
The Audelia Hat had a small run pre-order and is sold out.
We won’t be making this exact model in the near future but will focus on new hat designs.
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
Sakura Collection
2019
Each year we release a small run of Sakura themed jewellery in spring time.
The jewellery pieces are made by hand, pouring various layers of resin whilst adding details.
Every year we switch up the design a bit and/or add new designs to the collection.
– Sold out – Will be available again Spring 2021 –
Divine Devotion
2017
Inspired by old-school Lolita made from soft cotton satin fabrics.
The custom embroidery on the JSK is the real eye-catcher from this collection.
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
Feathers & Frills
2017
Made from layers of soft striped chiffon and was available in both black and navy.
This design premierd at our Feathers & Frills tea party in 2017.
– Sold out – Not available for re-order –
