Fourteen local labels the FJ editors trust for suits and tailored separates
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For custom and ready-to-wear tailoring.
Alongside a crisp white T-shirt, a striped button-down and a pair of loafers, a tailored suit is essential in the modern woman’s capsule wardrobe. Worn together or separately, a quality blazer and well-fitting pants will go the distance, serving as reliable pieces for the office and beyond.
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Whether you’re after ready-to-wear or custom fits, the Fashion Journal team has put together a curated list of local labels offering women’s tailoring. Scroll on for suits in classic black wool, brightly-coloured silk and more.
Beare Park
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Beare Park is an Australian ready-to-wear label known for its considered approach to tailoring. Each piece is designed by founder Gabriella Pereira and made in limited runs by master tailors in Sydney and Melbourne. Choose between matching sets or separate pieces in relaxed fits.
Sir
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Sir is an Australian label focused on producing casually elegant separates, intimates and ready-to-wear. Recently, the label has been “evolving its minimal core aesthetic into a louder voice”, reflected in edgy silhouettes and subversive basics. When it comes to tailoring, Sir offers sleek separates, sets and outerwear in muted colours.
Effie Kats
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Launched in 2018, Naarm-based label Effie Kats focuses on made-to-measure tailoring and a range of sleek, sexy gowns for all of your occasionwear needs. Effie Kats artfully manipulates lace, linen and wool flannel to bring you a curated collection of powerful, tailored suits.
St. Agni
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Byron Bay label, St. Agni, creates pieces designed for every part of your life. Its tailoring edit boasts a utilitarian aesthetic, featuring oversized shirts, structured blazers and trousers in a range of silhouettes.
Christopher Esber
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Founded in 2010, Christpher Esber is an eponymous Australian label that has carved out a reputation for its ability to blend structure and softness. Featuring asymmetrical cuts, silver hardware and raw hems, expect tailoring that subverts your expectations.
P Johnson Femme
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Sydney-based label P Johnson launched its suiting offering for the feminine silhouette in late 2018. P Johnson Femme features a large collection of double and single-breasted blazers and cigarette trousers, custom-made for the contemporary woman. Utilising classic tailoring methods, the team at P Johnson Femme aim to guide you through every step of your custom suit journey.
Esse Studios
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Focused on producing mindful, ready-to-wear pieces in slow, seasonless drops, Esse delivers curated tailoring built to last. The brand’s latest collection includes traditional masculine suiting with a feminine twist, like delicate tie-up blazers and draped trousers.
E Nolan
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Made-to-measure Melbourne brand E Nolan offers a luxurious suiting experience to women and gender-fluid folks. The brand’s custom pieces, available in sizes four to 24, are built from the label’s in-house patterns with over 600 fabrics to choose from. As well as its in-house tailoring, E Nolan also features everything you need to complete your timeless look – cotton vests, button-downs, boxers and sweaters.
Oscar Hunt
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Tailoring house Oscar Hunt prioritises individuality with made-to-measure suits for all genders. The label’s personalised retail experience and customisable fabric and design options meld together to form the brand’s signature timeless blend of functionality and style.
Viktoria and Woods
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With an approach that’s both modern and simple, Viktoria and Woods designs sustainable suiting pieces for an effortless capsule wardrobe. Locally produced and inspired by Australian landscapes, Viktoria and Woods’ garments are versatile, with the ability to be worn all year round.
Paris Georgia
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New Zealand label Paris Georgia is guided by the philosophy of subtle designs over seasonal trends. Paired with a focus on high-quality materials and construction, its range of tailoring is built to seamlessly integrate into your existing wardrobe.
Silk Laundry
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Silk Laundry is an Australian label with a focus on luxury fabrics and conscious living, with each piece a result of careful design and fit considerations. The classic silhouettes and textiles are designed specifically for the everyday woman who is looking for pieces to add to her forever wardrobe. Who doesn’t love a staple suit?
Jillian Boustred
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Eponymous Sydney-based label Jillian Boustred provides ready-to-wear linen suiting in soft, playful tones, which add personality to your wardrobe without compromising versatility. The brand emphasises responsible practices in its sourcing and garment-making processes. Created with longevity in mind, the label offers repairs over the lifetime of its products.
Zambesi
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Founded in 1979, Zambesi offers ready-to-wear and made-to-measure suiting. Based and made in New Zealand, the label’s current collection features a dinner tux, as well as classic, single-breasted and double-breasted blazers, with matching trousers.
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