Brands / Cult Gaia / Clothing / Tops / Cult Gaia Banksia Top

Cult Gaia Banksia Top

Name: Cult Gaia Banksia Top
Brand: Cult Gaia
SKU: TP33745CH3284
Price: 498.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Cult Gaia

$498.00

Shop Now

Product Insights & Style Tips

Beige silk meets light chiffon in Cult Gaia's Banksia Top, a piece that feels like wearable art in motion. Self and lining are 100% silk, with a soft luster and airy drape that moves with you. Ruched sides add texture, while a discreet hidden zip at the neckline keeps the line clean. The fabric is lightweight and sheer—undergarments will show through, and none are included. Dry clean only.

Cut to skim the body with a soft silhouette, the Banksia Top works as a layering moment or a stand-alone top. The ruching at the sides creates shape without bulk, and the hidden neckline zipper lets you adjust the opening for more or less skin. Its sheer quality invites thoughtful layering: try a tonal slip or bralette, then pair with high-rise trousers or a blazer for day-to-night transitions.

Cult Gaia’s aesthetic is wearable art with architectural edge. Banksia Top embodies that ethos—sculptural yet easy to wear. It nods to the label’s legacy, from the Ark bag to new silhouettes, favoring texture and line. Style notes: keep colors minimal to let silk and chiffon breathe.

Materials / Fabrication

Self & Lining: 100% silk
Lightweight chiffon fabric
Sheer garment; undergarments will show through
Hidden zip closure at neckline
Ruched at sides

Recommended Care

Dry clean only to preserve silk and chiffon.
Avoid machine washing or tumble drying; hand washing not recommended.
Steam gently to remove wrinkles; do not iron directly.
Store hanging to prevent creasing and snagging.

Style Check

Aesthetics: 9/10

Bold, editorial silhouette with a sculptural, sheer-chiffon drape that commands attention. The Banksia Top uses ruched sides and a hidden neckline zip to create a refined yet provocative line in beige silk, aligning perfectly with Cult Gaia’s wearable-art ethos. Lightweight, textural, and instantly recognizable in a contemporary, high-fashion context.

Craftsmanship: 7/10

Craftsmanship reads as refined and precise: clean hidden zip at the neckline, evenly gathered ruching along the sides, and a smooth silk-silk interface between shell and lining. The 100% silk materials glitter with a soft luster, and the sheer chiffon maintains structure without visible puckering, signaling premium fabrication rather than fast-fashion shortcuts.

Affordability: $$$

The price aligns with its design-forward status and luxury materiality. Silk, chiffon, and architectural ruched detailing elevate this top beyond basics, delivering Covetable editorial appeal. While steep, the Banksia Top plays as a premium investment piece that pairs with tailoring and denim for elevated versatility, making the cost feel justified.

The Cult Gaia Moodboard

Cult Gaia Spring 2027 Turns Grief Into a Garden in Bloom

Cult Gaia Spring 2027 begins in a darker place. Jasmin Larian Hekmat titled the collection Behesht, the Persian word for heaven, continuing a personal story that began with Shirzan after the death of her grandmother, Mommy Aghdas. The runway moves from charcoal and earthy neutrals into green, sky blue, red and finally soft pink, tracing a shift from grief toward renewal. At the Gilder Center, that transition reads like a garden pushing through concrete.

Cult Gaia Fall ’26 Has Landed With Menswear, Leather and Statement Dressing

Cult Gaia’s Fall ’26 collection has officially arrived, and the brand is leaning much further into cold-weather dressing this time around. The new drop expands beyond its sun-soaked signatures with leather, faux fur, tailored separates, jewel-toned plissé and embellished evening pieces, while still keeping the architectural shapes and feminine drama that define the label. The mood is richer, darker and much more dressed up.

Cult Gaia Summer 2026 Collection Spotlights Statement Dresses and Vacation Accessories

Cult Gaia Summer 2026 centers on draped gowns, open backs, cutouts, swim, sandals, and statement bags. The collection brings clothing, shoes, and accessories into a vacation wardrobe shaped by Rio inspired color, textured surfaces, and after sunset polish.

About Cult Gaia

Cult Gaia is a contemporary fashion and lifestyle brand founded in 2012 by designer Jasmin Larian Hekmat, celebrated for its artful, sculptural designs and statement accessories that feel like wearable works of art. Originally known for whimsical flower crowns and headpieces, the label gained global fame with its iconic Ark Bag — a half-moon bamboo handbag that became a social media “it” piece and fashion staple. Since then, Cult Gaia has expanded into handbags, ready-to-wear, shoes, swim, accessories and more, all rooted in a design ethos that blends nature-inspired elements, creative shapes and timeless craftsmanship. Pieces are designed to be beautiful, conversation-starting and heirloom-worthy, perfect for shoppers who want fashion that feels distinctive and expressive.