Now More than Ever, Supporting Local Matters

In light of the ongoing lockdowns around Australia, we’re shining a light on homegrown designers.

Home to so many of our beloved Australian designers, our cities are synonymous with style. Yet in a slew of global new beginnings and return-to-fashion moments, designers Down Under are still grappling with where 2020 left them. With lockdowns impacting everything from global production schedules and our local manufacturing, to the livelihoods of makers, designers and more, the idea of rebuilding is painfully uncertain. Still, true to the Australian spirit, the just-landed spring collections were definitely optimistic – a refusal to settle for a future of sweats with their bold offerings and elegant silhouettes. From iconic names like Carla Zampatti to cult favourite, Bec + Bridge, join us in celebrating the designers that make David Jones the home of Australian fashion.

With so much uncertainty surrounding us right now, investment pieces make for the smartest purchases. Building on her innate understanding of the modern woman and her needs, Carla Zampatti’s collections are forever. A marriage of quality and an exacting design eye, they’re the kind of clothes that connect you to your chicest self. Look to elevated takes on flattering summer shapes like the White Perfection Polo Top – the perfect base to have fun with the hoops of the moment.

Whether you’re opting for a simple style revival or a total reinvention, Bianca Spender’s effortless dresses and polished separates promise a gentle return to dressing up. Inspired by the Renaissance period, the latest collection lends itself to the fluidity of summer with thoughtfully draped pieces that work back with sandals or oversized slides; consider it the new formula for modern elegance.

Known for their ability to nail the art of in between, Viktoria & Woods’ Spring 21 season hits the notes of now. From cool cardigans to body-skimming silhouettes in the brands signature cotton rib fabric, designer Margie Woods seamlessly captures the transition between seasons and our states of being in styles that continue to prioritise comfort.

An it-girl favourite, Bec + Bridge’s staples regularly land a spot on the most-wanted list. The brand to look to for a dose of the cool confidence we’re craving, their next generation of easy to wear essentials hold their own from AM to PM. With versatility underpinning the best new season moments, add a cult bag and let a new appreciation for spontaneity lead your style in a fresh direction.

Masters of effortless, founders Deborah Sams and Mary Lou Ryan have been leading the Australian made ethos with their brand Bassike since 2006. Conscious and luxurious, their authentic and original pieces have become a uniform for style insiders everywhere. Dressed without trying too hard to impress, their new spring arrivals work no matter what guidelines you find yourself living in.