A romantic shoulder winglet inspired by worn textiles, layered petals, and the feeling of wings resting lightly across the shoulders.
Petalwing is created from the same luminous satin base used in Shelley Novotny’s Myth Coats, reimagined in a smaller sculptural form designed to drape softly around the shoulders. The piece wraps naturally without closures, allowing the fabric to fall freely and adapt to the wearer.
The upper portion is richly adorned with tangled and weathered textile fragments in cream, gold, dusty rose, lilac, and small flashes of bright orange. The fabrics are intentionally layered and unruly, creating a textured surface reminiscent of faded petals, antique collars, and timeworn garments.
The lower edge finishes with a soft dusty-rose tulle trim that adds movement and a romantic, shabby-chic softness.
When worn, the winglet creates a delicate wing-like silhouette that frames the shoulders and adds depth to bralettes, dresses, or fitted tops. It functions as a lightweight accent piece that brings both texture and story to an outfit.
Each piece is entirely one-of-a-kind.
Petalwing — Textile Winglet
Type: Textile Winglet
Length: approximately 18 inches
Height: approximately 20 inchesMaterials include:
satin textile base
tattered layered fabrics
lace fragments
dusty rose tulle trim
mixed vintage and reclaimed textilesColor palette: cream, gold, dusty rose, lilac, and warm earth tones.
Wrap-style shoulder piece with no closures.
One-of-a-kind wearable art piece.
Shelley Novotny’s Winglets are created through intuitive layering of salvaged textiles, vintage fabrics, and reclaimed fragments. The materials are allowed to gather and evolve into sculptural adornments rather than being cut into traditional garments.
Each Winglet carries the character of its materials and cannot be duplicated.

