What staff at Saloon are wearing and loving this spring

“In my opinion, clothes need to withstand hard, multi-year wearing and if they need to be darned, patched or duct-taped, they will be.”

You’d be hard-pressed to find a boutique in Melbourne (maybe even all of Australia) with staff as stylish as those at Saloon. Perhaps it’s by virtue of the brands lining the store’s shelves – there are local favourites like All is a Gentle Spring and Frisson Knits as well as those from further afield like Brooke Callahan and Sandy Liang.

After all, staying on top of the latest collections and experimenting with styling is often a welcome part of the job description. Whatever it is, climb the steps to Saloon’s Curtin House space and you’ll likely find yourself in the change rooms, hoping to replicate the dreamy, effortlessly put-together outfits donned by the staff on any given day.

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Inevitably then, we wanted to know how they’re crafting their wardrobes for the change in season. From monochrome looks to pregnancy-friendly clothing that grows with an expanding belly, this is what they’re wearing.

Georgah

My outfit recipe is always all black with an occasional dash of white. It’s what I feel best and most comfortable in. My taste lies in simple designs, impeccable cuts and beautiful natural fabrics. I seem to gravitate towards either straight-leg trousers or a long, straight skirt. My personal wardrobe consists of many similar yet different variations on these.

This is a Maison Margiela mid-length skirt I got from our Curtin House neighbours, DotComme, a few months ago. I love the shape and the silky crepe material. The top is the Bellevue Cotton Long Sleeve from Gil Rodriguez and I can’t express just how soft and perfect the shape is. For shoes, I’m wearing Melbourne’s favourite divisive style, the Maison Margiela Tabi flat. These were found for a steal on Japanese eBay and go with pretty much everything I wear.

Dominique

I usually start from the bottom up, nine times out of ten opting for a pair of vintage Levi’s, though here I’ve been captured in a vintage pair of men’s trousers with a low-rise fit. I try to wear at least one piece from Melbourne label, All is A Gentle Spring at all times and the Spring Belt is an accessory I’ve been reaching for to add some interest to my outfits.

I’m still getting the most out of my knitwear while the Melbourne weather permits and this bomber-style I’m wearing is from a New Zealand-born brand called Frisson Knits. All their pieces are handmade, a selling point that never fails to get me. And to finish, I’ve paired this look with my old Prada heels that rarely disappoint (provided you have a trusted cobbler).

Frederick

My style is part frog from the swamp, part office man who’s been ravaged by a bear and part old man in fluro block colours (à la architect Richard Rodgers). In my opinion, clothes need to withstand hard, multi-year wearing and if they need to be darned, patched or duct-taped, they will be.

My blue Brooke Callahan blue pants are currently in a holding cell waiting for spring picnics and warm evenings. The sweater is Vivienne Westwood, light and with great holes for ventilation. The Florist bag is a gift from my dear friend George. It goes everywhere and the outside just gets softer and shinier, exceptional leather (even though the bottom is filled with crushed Fisherman’s Friends).

Kirra

I’m four months along in a Brooke Callahan tie-waist skirt that grows with me, and Hopp flats in cacao brown. Comfy yet chic, they tread more like a sneaker than a ballet flat. I’ve layered this with a classic T-shirt from All is A Gentle Spring in denim blue, so I’m soft and spring-ready and paired it with a cropped jacket I found at Swop in Sydney. Its sweet ruffles caught my eye the moment I saw it. My Florist suede bag has become a daily companion, carrying far more than it lets on.

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