A growing list of our favourite Australian fashion brands offering women’s suits
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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 boyish 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. And with the range of Australian labels offering custom-suiting services, a made-to-measure set is more accessible than ever.
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Below, the Fashion Journal team has put together a curated list of local labels offering women’s tailoring. Scroll on for suits in muted linen, classic black wool, brightly-coloured silk and more.
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.
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.
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?
Viktoria & Woods
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With an approach that’s both modern and simple, Viktoria & Woods designs sustainable suiting pieces for an effortless capsule wardrobe. Locally produced and inspired by Australian landscapes, Viktoria & Woods’ garments are versatile, with the ability to be worn all year round.
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.
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.
Anna Cordell
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Naarm-based designer Anna Cordell is slowing the suiting sitch down with hand-cut and sewn garments made by an expert team of tailors. Gathering inspiration from the rock and roll generations of the ’60s and ’70s, you can expect to find suits made with the funkiest of patterns and fabrics, ranging from stripes, plaid, corduroy, velvet, silk and linen.
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.
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.
Rebecca Vallance
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If you’re looking for suiting pieces bursting with personality, Rebecca Vallance’s range of tailored separates is for you. The brand‘s ready-to-wear collection is a twist on your typical monochrome blazer and slacks, with hyper-feminine designs modernised by bold colours and playful embellishments like feathers, embroidery and buttons.
Camilla and Marc
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Camilla and Marc’s signature “statement-making simplicity” is shown in the brand’s elegant, crisp, and androgynous suiting shapes. Approachable while still being versatile, Camilla and Marc tailoring is perfect for those looking for minimal oversized separates and sleek lines.
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.
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