What Is Market of Stars? The Complete Guide to Wearable Art Kimonos & Clothing

By Jennifer · The Periwinkle Shoppe · Updated May 2026

Some clothing asks nothing of you. You put it on, go about your day, and take it off. And then there are pieces that make people stop you on the street to ask where you found them, pieces that somehow communicate something specific about who you are without you saying a word. Market of Stars makes the second kind. I have yet to put on one of their pieces without someone commenting on it.

At The Periwinkle Shoppe, we’re proud to carry this ethically made, artistically driven collection, where every piece tells a story. If you’ve just discovered the brand and want to understand what makes it so different, the origin, the fabric, the prints, the philosophy, this is the guide for you.

The Market of Stars Origin Story: A Night That Changed Everything

In the darkest moments, we often find the brightest stars. That’s the philosophy behind Market of Stars, a clothing brand born from resilience, creativity, and a midnight epiphany under a sky full of constellations. Founded in 2020 during the height of global uncertainty, Market of Stars is more than a fashion label, it’s a testament to transformation, hope, and the power of reclaiming your voice.

On March 22, 2020, as the world grappled with lockdowns, small business owner and former writer Stephanie, the brand’s founder, found herself at a breaking point. Juggling a struggling business, motherhood, and suffocating anxiety, she reached out to a mentor who gave her unconventional advice:

“Go outside. Lie down. Look at the stars.”

Armed with nothing but a yoga mat and a heart full of fear, Stephanie lay beneath the night sky, imagining her worries as ropes tied to her body. Then she envisioned a sword, a tool to cut herself free. That moment of release reignited her creativity, and by dawn, Market of Stars was born.

The brand’s mission is to remind us that even in chaos, there is beauty. That we are never truly alone. And that sometimes the very thing that threatens to break us can become the tool that sets us free. The brand is based in British Columbia, Canada, where a team of local artists collaborates to bring each collection’s vision to life.

“When it’s dark, look for stars.”, Market of Stars

What Makes Market of Stars Clothing Different

Market of Stars describes their collection as “a wardrobe of poems.” Every design begins with a specific story, a piece of history, a poem, a symbolic image, an artistic collaboration that the design team wants to translate into something wearable. The artwork is not licensed or stock imagery. It is created in collaboration with local British Columbia artists, combining original paintings with archival and antique sources to produce prints that carry genuine depth.

What this means in practice is that a Market of Stars kimono is not just a pretty piece of fabric. It’s a layered visual narrative. The Love Language collection draws from hand-drawn 1854 botanical artwork reimagined with romantic phrases like “Love is the only gold” and the heart-in-hand symbol representing kindness. Celestial and floral themes, stars, moons, and lush blooms, recur throughout their designs, celebrating hope, connection, and the beauty of the natural world.

Every collection is produced in small quantities intentionally. Market of Stars avoids overproduction and waste by making limited runs of each design, which means the pieces feel exclusive and intentional rather than mass-produced. Once a collection sells through, it is rarely reproduced in the same form. This is slow fashion at its most principled.

Market of Stars Fabric: What Is Bamboo Viscose and Why Does It Matter?

The fabric is a significant part of the Market of Stars experience, and understanding what you’re wearing explains immediately why these pieces feel the way they do.

All Market of Stars kimonos, dusters, and most apparel pieces are made from 100% viscose derived from plant fibers, specifically bamboo and wood. Bamboo viscose drapes. It moves with the body rather than against it, with a fluid, almost liquid quality that makes it ideal for the long, dramatic silhouettes the brand is known for. It’s lightweight and breathable, which means these pieces are genuinely wearable across seasons rather than being reserved for special occasions only.

The printing process is equally considered. Market of Stars uses an environmentally responsible sublimation dye technique that prints directly into the fiber rather than on top of it. This produces rich, saturated color depth that makes their artwork so vivid in person, and it also means the colors don’t fade, crack, or peel, because they’re part of the fabric itself. Eco-conscious from fiber to finish.

Market of Stars Styles: What They Make

Opera Duster Kimono

The full-length, floor-grazing piece that has become the signature Market of Stars silhouette. Dramatic, fluid, and worn open as a layering piece over virtually anything. Many styles include a removable belt. This is the piece that stops people. Typical length around 118 cm, width 78 cm.

Cropped Kimono / Pixie Duster

A shorter version at approximately 60 cm that offers the same artwork and fabric in a more versatile everyday length. Layers beautifully over dresses, wide-leg pants, or denim. Width approximately 74 cm across.

Maxi Slip Dress

A romantic, fluid slip dress that wears alone in warm months and layers beautifully under dusters, over turtlenecks, or with chunky knits as the seasons change. Available in S/M and L/XL.

Artist Linen Pants

Relaxed, wide-leg trousers in a soft, artistic silhouette. The piece you build entire outfits around. Available in S/M and L/XL with a generous stretch waist.

Coordinating Scarves

Bamboo viscose scarves that carry the full collection artwork. Worn in the hair, tied to a bag, draped over the shoulders, or styled as a wrap, the most accessible entry point into any collection.

How to Style Market of Stars Pieces

The question I get most often is how to wear a duster kimono in everyday life without it feeling like a costume. The answer is always the same: ground it with simplicity and let the artwork do the work.

Boho-Elegant Layering

Pair the Opera Duster over a simple fitted tank and straight-leg jeans for an effortlessly romantic everyday look. Throw it over a slip dress for evening. The artwork is dramatic enough that everything else can step back completely.

Effortless Everyday Styling

• Artist Pants with a tucked-in blouse and sandals, polished and relaxed at the same time
• Add a wide-brim hat and layered necklaces for a festival-ready version of the same outfit
• Cropped Kimono over a maxi dress for a layered, editorial silhouette that photographs beautifully

Statement Dressing

Let a bold-print Maxi Slip Dress stand alone with minimal accessories, strappy sandals or flat mules and nothing more. These pieces are designed to be the statement. You don’t need to compete with them.

Seasonal Layering

• Opera Duster over a slip dress layered under an oversized sweater for autumn, the artwork shows at the hem and sleeves
• Maxi Slip Dress with a chunky knit cardigan and tall boots for a winter romantic look
• Scarf tied to a crossbody bag for a subtle, portable piece of the collection year-round

Why We Carry Market of Stars at The Periwinkle Shoppe

I have a personal rule about what goes in this shop: it has to be something I genuinely love. Not something I think will sell, not something a trend report told me to stock, something I would personally wear, give as a gift, or keep. Market of Stars clears that 

bar every single collection.

These aren’t just clothes, they’re conversation starters, talismans, and reminders to look up when life feels heavy. The slow fashion ethos is real and practiced rather than performed: small batches, intentional production, no waste from overruns. And the art-to-wear quality means every piece feels like a page from a vintage storybook, whimsical, poetic, and deeply personal.

What I love most is that Market of Stars asks something of the person wearing it. It invites you to think about what you’re wearing, the story behind the print, the symbolism in the imagery, the choice to put on something made with intention. In a fashion world saturated with fast, disposable, interchangeable pieces, that kind of intentionality is genuinely rare.

Frequently Asked Questions About Market of Stars

What is Market of Stars clothing?

Market of Stars is a Canadian wearable art clothing brand that creates limited-edition kimonos, dusters, dresses, and apparel featuring original artwork by local British Columbia artists, printed on bamboo viscose fabric. Each collection is built around a specific story or philosophy.

What fabric is Market of Stars made from?

Market of Stars pieces are made from 100% viscose derived from bamboo and wood plant fibers. It is lightweight, breathable, and fluid with a distinctive silky drape. Printed using an environmentally responsible sublimation process that bonds color directly into the fiber rather than sitting on top.

Are Market of Stars kimonos one size fits all?

The kimonos and dusters are designed as one-size-fits-most with generous dimensions. Dresses and pants come in S/M and L/XL. Full measurements are listed on individual product pages at theperiwinkleshoppe.com.

Is Market of Stars limited edition?

Yes. Each collection is produced in small quantities and is not typically restocked once it sells through. This is an intentional part of the brand’s slow fashion philosophy, each collection is a specific creative moment rather than an ongoing product.

Who founded Market of Stars?

Market of Stars was founded by Stephanie, a writer-turned-entrepreneur, on March 22, 2020. The brand was born from a midnight moment of clarity under the stars during one of the most difficult periods of her life. The brand is based in British Columbia, Canada.

How do you style a Market of Stars kimono?

The most versatile approach is to treat the duster as a layering piece over simple basics, a white tank and jeans, a slip dress, or wide-leg trousers. The artwork is dramatic enough to carry the look on its own. See the full styling section above for specific combinations by season and occasion.

How do you care for Market of Stars clothing?

Machine wash gentle or hand wash in cold water. Hang to dry, do not put in the dryer. Heat can affect bamboo viscose over time. The sublimation printing is durable and will not crack or peel with proper care.

Where can I buy Market of Stars clothing?

We carry an ongoing selection of Market of Stars pieces at The Periwinkle Shoppe, in store at 111 E Broad Street in Mineola, TX and online at theperiwinkleshoppe.com/apparel/market-of-stars/. New collections and preorder announcements go out first on our Instagram @theperiwinkleshoppetx and email newsletter.

What Market of Stars collections are available now?

Current in-stock collections are listed at theperiwinkleshoppe.com/apparel/market-of-stars/. For Fall 2026, the Wildheart and Momento collections arrive August–September 2026 with preorder opening in July. See our Fall 2026 collection preview on Periwinkle Petals for full details.

Market of Stars is proof that fashion can be transformative, not just in how it looks, but in how it makes us feel. It’s for the dreamers, the fighters, and anyone who’s ever needed a reminder to look up and find light in the dark.

Discover Market of Stars at The Periwinkle Shoppe, where every piece carries a little bit of magic, history, and cosmic hope.

“Look up. The stars are always there.”

 Jennifer

Owner, The Periwinkle Shoppe · 111 E Broad St, Mineola, TX · theperiwinkleshoppe.com