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Garden Voyage: Karen Walker x Papinelle Return for Their Eighth Dreamy Collaboration

Eight years, eight collections and a shared love of beautiful sleepwear. Karen Walker and Papinelle are back with Garden Voyage, a romantic new limited-edition collection designed for slow mornings, faraway escapes and everything in between.

Launching 15 October, the latest chapter in this much-loved collaboration brings together Karen Walker‘s distinctive prints and playful design language with Papinelle‘s signature approach to luxurious, comfortable sleepwear. The result is a collection that feels wonderfully nostalgic yet entirely contemporary, with pieces designed to be worn well beyond the bedroom.

This season, old-world romance takes centre stage. Walker‘s beloved Love Letter and Romantic florals appear across breezy cotton sateen and lightweight cotton voile, while the Monogram Tiles print arrives in soft rose and olive. Delicate seersucker stripes in sky blue and olive introduce a timeless, relaxed feel.

There’s an impressive variety of silhouettes to choose from, including classic long-sleeved pyjama sets, cropped styles, relaxed wide-leg trousers, boxer sets, elegant nightshirts, strappy nighties, flowing kaftans and beautiful robes. The Romantic Floral collection is particularly lovely, with its soft, feminine shapes and pretty detailing, including a lace-insert nightie and wide-sleeved midi robe.

Fabrication is another highlight. Alongside breathable natural cottons and soft cotton-blend fabrics featuring LENZING ECOVERO viscose, the collection includes Papinelle‘s premium mulberry silk, which is wonderfully machine-washable. The olive Monogram Tiles silk boxer set and wrap pyjamas offer a particularly luxurious option.

Karen Walker‘s iconic Runaway Girl also makes an appearance, embroidered onto lightweight cotton sateen pyjama sets and ribbed shelf-bra tanks. Finishing touches include velvet cosmetic bags and matching eye masks with pouches, perfect for travelling or gifting.

For brides and bridal parties, there’s plenty to love. The coordinating sets and beautiful robes would make gorgeous getting-ready outfits for bridesmaids, while the silk pyjamas, romantic nighties and flowing kaftans are made for honeymoon mornings, leisurely breakfasts and relaxed days away. They’re also lovely gift ideas for brides-to-be.

Now in its eighth year, the collaboration has become something of an annual ritual for sleepwear enthusiasts, with each limited-edition release introducing fresh interpretations of Walker‘s recognisable prints.

As Papinelle‘s co-founders Renae and Nicki explain, “Karen’s prints bring such a fresh, playful energy, and it’s endlessly fun seeing them come to life across our silhouettes and fabrications.”

With its combination of beautiful prints, considered fabrics and effortlessly wearable shapes, Garden Voyage is another charming reminder that the best sleepwear deserves to be seen.