Twelve Leo Lin dresses worth buying now, chosen by occasion from the styles the brand itself still sells, plus the closest live match for the sold-out Odette, Camilla, Lucinda and Ayla.
Leo Lin sits just below luxury on price and well above contemporary on craft. Here is what it costs, who is behind it, where it is made and why the prints and hand work add up to the number on the tag.
Leo Lin is sold through its own site and Sydney showroom, The Iconic and David Jones in Australia, Mytheresa, Moda Operandi, Revolve, Ounass and Coveti worldwide. Here is where to buy it by country, with shipping and duties explained.
Leo Lin dresses run true to size and the brand only flags its cashmere cardigans as running small. Here is the AU, UK and US conversion, the fit by garment and the rule for sizes in between.
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