Lee Matthews S/S 08 Aus

[adorefaith]

i just stumbled upon this australian designer, lee matthews..
i think her work is so pretty...
apparently this s/s 07 collection was her very first..

her website is under construction...apparently it has been for a long time..
so i cant seem to find much info on her..but here's a bit that i found..

i love that she involves volunteers and women's groups..
what an inspired idea..

Casual, effortless and bordering on the bohemian, Lee Mathews’s style is an
expression of herself: every piece is born directly from her sensibilities. Gentle persistence and dedication has resulted in her strong positioning in the market. Her loyal customer base appreciate the effort and passion behind each garment designed and made by Lee Mathews.

Collections are created from bits and pieces that are collected and sourced such as antique buttons, fabric swatches, Victorian postcards, artworks from around the world…practically anything that has something that catches the designer’s eye and from there the colour palette, mood and designs emerge.

Fabrics are given a new life through dying, washing and treating and garments are created individually and finished off with handmade details and unique additions. She is inspired by vintage clothing from the 20’s and 30’s, many of which take pride of place around her workroom, but adds her own contemporary twist.

Lee’s use of local labour is important to the creative vision of the business. She calls on the expertise of the Red Cross women volunteers who knit colourful woollen squares which she makes into scarves, as well as women’s groups in Tamworth and Armidale who knit merino blankets for the store.

here's the collection..
i'm quite sure there are actually a few more looks..
but they come from another website and are tagged..
i will add them soon..

photos are from marie claire aus

enjoy ..

 

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and the looks that werent included on marie claire's website..
from 6 photography

 

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the last few..
6 photography

 

[adorefaith]

sorry..could a mod help me change this to s/s 08.. thanks....

i also found the other pics in better quality..
vogue.com.au

 

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[gius]

mostly common designs, such as looser neckline and larger and wider sleeve
and the 3/4 sleeve is now being done too much i find
but there are a few unique pieces here and there,
the diagonal shoulder to off-the-sleeve idea is nice, most particularly in the navy+white striped dress.. very lovely

thanks for bringing this in
nice to see more work from Australia

 

[jenah]

i agree with gius... its mostly generic but there are a few really nice things in the mix.

 

[soundbelt]

I think it's clean and sweet. I like knowing there are a few designers putting out simple 'common' things each season. Like Calvin Klein. It wont wow you but you can count on it.

 

[adorefaith]

i agree with you gius..it's not innovative..
but sometimes i like things that are simple, pretty and wearable..
you know?..

its a bit like isabel marant this season..
sure it is nothing new...nothing outrageously creative..
just pretty clothing..

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