Honouring Argos Poet-Sleeve Robe

The Poet-Sleeve Robe is made from pure linen. It has an oversized fit, and loose, billowing sleeves with a fitted cuff. The robe has pockets in the side seams and is French seamed throughout. It features detailed metal charm buttons on the centre front and is unlined, lending it a light and airy feel. The robe can be worn open as a jacket or buttoned and worn as a dress. This versatile piece will feel at home anywhere from the beach to the city.

This design is based around ancient Greek art, pottery, poetry and literature. The back of the robe features an elegant protagonist, representing Argos, the faithful and tragic dog of Odysseus in the Homeric epic, The Odyssey. The dog reclines, draped in a swathed himation, wreaths of narcissi and a crown of beaten silver. Around his neck sits a terracotta collar, painted in the style of ancient Greek pottery vessels. Above the dog’s head appears a detailed terracotta plaque, detailing other famous dogs of Greek myth and legend, crowned by a terracotta flourish. The robe displays borders featuring patterns and designs inspired by the vase painters of ancient Greece, who also inspired the composition of this design. Odysseus’ garden of Ithaca is invoked by the floral details within the design; from bluebells and snowdrops to hellebore and giant Fennel, these faunae were all revered by the Greek gods. At the base of the design sit a set of terracotta rabbit vases, while the front, hem and cuff borders represent metal and alabaster plaques inspired by the Minoan Aegina Treasure.

Please note that pure linen is a natural fabric containing slubs; they are a part of the character of the fabric and are not considered to be a defect.

100% Linen
French seamed throughout
Pockets in side seams
Made in England
Dry clean only

Every Sabina Savage product arrives individually gift wrapped as standard.

Scarf orders will include a signature branded gift box and branded travel dust bag (for scarves 90cm square and larger). Clothing orders are packaged in either a branded gift box or branded garment bag, dependent on the item. Each piece is wrapped in bespoke ivory tissue paper and a gold wax seal.

Every order is accompanied by a printed collection book narrating the story behind your chosen piece, and detailing the craft, inspirations and themes of the collection. 

If you would like to include a complementary handwritten gift note with your order, please fill out your chosen message at checkout. 

UK: Free / 1-2 business days

USA: $20 / 2-5 business days

EU: £25 / 3-5 business days

Rest of World: £30 / 5-7 business days

Please note all USD and EUR prices are inclusive of duty and tax. 

For all other international shipments, any applicable duty or tax due will be added at checkout. No further charges will be due upon delivery.  

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