Material · The Cloth

PLAIDS, TARTANS AND MERINO

There is a quiet pleasure in cloth that feels good against your skin. You notice its softness, its weight, the way it moves with you.

Pure wool is breathable and natural. We choose Australian Merino, cashmere and pure silk for the feel of a day spent wearing them.

Then comes expression. Bold heritage patterns, tartans, houndstooth, plaids and expressive prints. Cloth chosen to hold its character under intense stage lighting, and to feel like you when the lights go down.

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Plaids, Tartans and Merino

Know the cloth in your commission

Merino wool, silk and cashmere each bring their own feel, weight and drape. Some cloth uses a single fibre; some combines natural fibres. A wool-and-silk blend is still a blend of natural fibres.

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Plaids, Tartans and Merino

Know the cloth in your commission

We discuss the composition of the cloth you choose for your garment. Fibre origin, mill location and garment-making location are separate facts. The cloth description should tell you which is which.

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Plaids, Tartans and Merino

First-hand notes from Erin

Read Erin's olive herringbone review: a particular cloth she wore to Australian Fashion Week, with notes on its handle, colour and styling.

Explore the fabric library · The Australian Suit™

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