McLean & Page welcomes Maurie & Eve.. A colourful spring is upon us!

Kelly Davies, Maya Clemmensen & Scott Davies are the celebrated design trio behind the Sydney based women's wear label, Maurie & Eve.

Founded in 2004, the label is named after Kelly and Scott's stylish grandparents Maurie and Eve, whose chance meeting reads like a modern-day John Keats poem.

With a name steeped in history, the label uses subtle style references from past decades, utilising these starting points to create modern and accessible fashion items.

Having established themselves as a mainstay within Australia's burgeoning fashion industry, they have garnered a dedicated following of devotees, who favour their contemporary use of fabrics, colour and fit.

Not stopping with just apparel, the label has evolved to offer a range of highly popular footwear and a capsule collection of swimwear for summer.

The Maurie and Eve girl has a confident and relaxed approach to style with a knack for combining feminine styles with a tougher edge.

The following styles and more are in store now, waiting to be snapped up for the sunny weather!

 Anais Dress- Shimmer

 Ursula Suede Skirt- Brick

Monroe Short

Monroe Short- Brick (pictured left) 

Coco Bodysuit- Black 

Greta Vest (left) Available in Rose

 

Ursula Suede Skirt - Brick

Marlena Maxi Skirt- Saffron 

Pictures Cosmopolitan magazine- September 2011

Back to bassike:

Bassike's Mary Lou Ryan and Deborah Sams continue to hone their label's minimalistic aesthetic in their S/S 2011-2012 collection lookbook. The cinematic collection of shots, photographed again this season by Beau Grealy, perfectly showcases a well-crafted edit of long and lean lines in a clean pallete of white, slate and midnight blue with bursts of pop colour. It's a dream wardrobe for nonchalant summer days...

These pieces, and more- In Store Now! x

The fab design duo behind our favourite, Bassike

 

Therese Rawsthorne- A breath of fresh air..

 

Since launching her label in 2006, Therese Rawsthorne has made a name for herself as one of Australia’s leading designers. She’s been described as affirming “a look that is her own – intelligent, innovative fashion, which strikes the perfect chord between femininity and edginess.” (Vogue Australia 2010)

Rawsthorne’s quirky take on signature classics have turned her into the go-to designer for fashion industry insiders.

The bright colours, feminine tailored shapes and unique styles of Therese Rawsthorne have brightened up our racks. Clash prints together, or pair a bright with a natural, and you are all set for the sunny season!

You can't help but fall in love..

lovesick S T E E L E spring summer 2011

s t e e l e . is a creative collaboration between two Melbourne girls who share a passion and knowledge for innovative style and design. Jessica decided to take the creative reigns behind s t e e l e, referencing her own personal style of bohemian glamour fused with contemporary designs. While her partner taps into her industry experience, driving the business and marketing side of the label.
The styling is a confident and dynamic mix of femininity and modern day chic; displaying signature elements such as sheers and silks, fresh color pallets, feminine prints and feature graphics.
Shapes are relaxed but full of detail and exaggerated fluidity. Chiffons are billowy; leather shapes retain an edge whilst remaining sophisticated and timeless.
The dressier element of s t e e l e is where the passion and direction of the brand shines. Hints of embellishment & glamour reflect elegance and excitement, while the softness in collections give a sense of romance.

DION LEE'S line II

Award-winning designer Dion Lee has been flying the flag for Australian fashion since his collection debut in 2008. Adored the world over for his architectural approach to tailoring and luxurious choice of fabrics, Lee's contemporary cuts and artfully sculpted dresses will instantly update every look.

"My design team is just me basically," he said. "I kind of work by myself on all of the pieces and it is very intense. I do all of the pattern making myself so it is all time consuming." Dion Lee.

Lee graduated from the Sydney Institute of Technology's fashion school in 2007. His design aesthetic is inspired by the construction of clothing and his work is often structured and tailored, featuring functional detailing. In 2007 he won second place in the Crosier Eveningwear Award for a design inspired by the Tibetan Knot of Eternity. The dress was made from handmade rope and woven from over 200 balls of cotton yarn.

He was also awarded Westfield Fashion Graduate of the Year in August 2008 and in 2009 he received the Prix de Marie Claire award for the best up and coming designer.

A soft shirting and tailoring capsule, designed with ease and simplicity in mind, the collection focuses on wardrobe essentials that can be worn and worn again.

Cut is classic and colour palette is neutral, whilst maintaining Lee’s signature design details, such as functional hardware and emphatic cutting away of the typical silhouette. Spring 2011 consists of 15 styles, across shirts and dresses. Fabrications are limited to silks; georgette, double georgette and faille, and cottons; poplin, voile and silk cotton. Line II is designed to work back with Dion Lee mainline and stand alone, as its own entity.

 (paragraph written by Susie of Style Bubble) I hesitate to call it a diffusion but instead, it hones in on the shirting and soft tailoring elements of his mainline collection - it's the wearable essence of Lee's aesthetic condensed into fifteen styles of shirts and dresses in colours of mostly black, nude, sky blue and cyan in the suitably breathable fabrics of silk georgette, faille, poplin and silk cotton. Just the listing those colours and fabrics is making me crave that climate of Sydney (at least to my memory) which makes even the simplest of a white shirt look utterly beautiful in the sunlight.
These are just a smattering of images from a whooping 200-page book entitled 'II' photographed by Bec Parsons and art directed by Kate Rogers.

McLean & Page welcomes ALEX MONROE

British jewelry designer Alex Monroe set up his first South London studio in 1987 and was named UK Jewelry Designer of the Year in 2008. Each of Monroe's pieces is handmade to ensure that they retain an exquisite sense of individuality.

We love the delicate detail of his signature nature-inspired designs and are proud to present the new collection in Mclean & Page

McLean& Page welcomes Kirrily Johnston's Basics range..

Kirrily Johnston will complete wardrobes with the addition of her 'basics' collection. Designed to compliment her mainline collection, Kj by Kirrily Johnston consists of a selection of luxurious jersey pieces to inspire both men and women. Reflecting the casual cool aesthetic of past and present Kirrily Johnston collections, Kj by Kirrily Johnston takes an innovative...

The following styles have started hitting the racks of McLean&Page, and we are just LOVING them:

words and images from kirrily johnston