9 Aussie Fashion Brands to Add to Your Shopping List Now
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After visiting Sydney a couple of years ago, I became obsessed with Australian women. Their skin glows with a natural tan (seemingly all year long), and they seem to have quite easily mastered an authentic cool-girl aesthetic without any pretensions. I spent most of my time there trying to figure out exactly how so many women there looked so effortlessly stylish, exploring local boutiques, and packing my suitcase with pieces I'd found to channel the look stateside. And, while I strongly recommend making the trip yourself, I'll save you the plane ticket.
Inside, the secret is out — nine seriously stylish Aussie labels that are winning fashion fans worldwide — and you can shop them all right from your couch. Read on for all the details.
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Dion Lee
The look: Lee is lauded as one of the most successful Australian designers, thanks to his attention to detail and how he continues to innovate timeless silhouettes with complexity. You've likely seen them on the red carpet.
Shop: Dion Lee Trapeze Extended Dress ($995)
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Finders Keepers
The look: Playful in construction, pattern, and silhouette, these are trendsetting pieces, the kind you see on cool girls and envy.
Shop: Finders Keepers Candy Stripe Romper ($160)
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Ellery
The look: The brand's captivated a cool-girl following, thanks to dramatic details that elevate essentials.
Shop: Ellery Cyril Off-the-Shoulder Cutout Cotton-Poplin Top ($700)
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Camilla and Marc
The look: Elegance with ease that's garnered the label a celebrity fan club since its launch in 2003.
Shop: Camilla and Marc Guernica Dress ($599)
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Sass & Bide
The look: Made for the bohemian-cum-rocker-chick with an appetite for strong statement pieces.
Shop: Sass & Bide Aspens Shiver Dress ($374)
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C/Meo Collective
The look: The on-trend offerings come with a clever, sexy-sleek cut or, often, a fresh print that feels far more expensive than it is.
Shop: Fiction Shirt Dress ($150)
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Zimmermann
The look: Crafted with exquisite details and ranging from day dresses to gowns and a crop of resort-ready offerings, these extraspecial pieces come finished in eyelet, studs, or a beautiful print that's made everyone from the Kardashians to Kate Middleton fans.
Shop: Zimmermann Epoque Broderie Panelled Dress ($695)
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Keepsake the Label
The look: Modern femininty captured with flirty finishes and balanced with sleek cuts.
Shop: Keepsake the Label Luck Now Skirt ($187)
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Nicholas
The look: Fresh, contemporary takes on event-worthy dressing. You'll find an arsenal of sexy cocktail dressing here.
Shop: Nicholas Cutout Shoulder Blouse ($345)
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