As we head towards the end of the year we are still taking delivery of Summer stock we have had to replemish. We’ve been frenetically unpacking boxes and rearranging our stock room while Susi, our newly adopted King Charles Cavalier, watched on. As a part of our Summer range we are delighted to introduce our Olive l’Été (summer) dress. It’s in a classic, easy to wear style, with elbow-length sleeves and a fine stripe. It is crafted in 95% cotton and 5% elastane, creating a little stretch and a lot of comfort. French women love the colour...
The colour red is often associated with passion and intensity, and that’s putting aside any reference to recent US political events! French culture is synonymous with romance and sophistication; we think of bold red lipstick, an outfit capped with a red beret, the confidence of a bright red top over a white pant, or red shoes peeking out from a flared blue jean. We can never run out of reasons to love a pop of red, even if it's just a tiny pyrotechnic show of glossy red nails. Arriving next week is a fresh re-stock of our red...
Linen is a natural fibre and with its light and breezy feel, is perfect for the Australian climate. Made from the flax plant, linen has stronger fibres than cotton and is generally a little heavier. Its ability to wick moisture makes it even more suitable for summer wear, particularly with a longer sleeve for sun protection. We’ve been enjoying with the elegant Natalie Decorte (above), who started her career as a ballerina before moving on to modelling. She's now a mother of four children living in beautiful, rural Warranulla, NSW. We matched Natalie in navy and white Breton tops, with...
French style icon the late Françoise Hardy is the inspiration to our Spring stripe dresses this season. Born in 1944 and raised in the 9th arrondissement in Paris, the multi-talented Hardy was a gifted singer, songwriter and author. The shy, stylish fashion icon first rose to fame in the early-1960s with her chart-topping singles including “Tous les Garçons et les Filles” and “Le Temps de l’Amour”. She was a leading figure in what became known as the yé-yé wave, the French interpretation of the pop and rock styles from the US and the UK. No mere pop prop, however, Hardy...