Luxury Gifts for Men: Leather Pieces He Will Use Every Day
A guide to luxury gifts for men: everyday leather pieces, what each costs and how to choose.
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Men’s Weekender Bags: Duffle, Holdall and Travel Bag Guide
A guide to men's weekender and duffle bags: carry-on sizes, leather versus nylon and the Valextra travel bags worth buying.
Men’s Leather Backpacks: The Smart Way to Carry a Laptop
A guide to men's leather and designer backpacks: what fits a laptop, leather versus regenerated nylon, and the ones worth buying.
Men’s Crossbody and Sling Bags: How to Wear Them Well
A guide to men's crossbody, sling and belt bags: the sizes, how to wear them and the Valextra bags worth buying.
Men’s Work Bags: Briefcase, Tote, Backpack and Which to Choose
A guide to men's work bags: which shape suits your commute, what fits a laptop and the Valextra bags worth buying.
Men’s Leather Briefcases: How to Choose One for Work
A guide to men's leather briefcases: the shapes, laptop sizes and the Valextra briefcases with a design-prize history.
Money Clip Wallets: Why the Slimmest Wallet Is Also the Oldest
A guide to money clip wallets: how the clip works, who they suit, and the Valextra Grip wallets.
Men’s Card Holders: The Slim Alternative to a Wallet
A guide to men's designer card holders: open, zip and fold-over shapes, what each holds and which to buy.
Men’s Designer Wallets: How to Choose One That Lasts
A practical guide to men's designer wallets: the shapes, what each holds, the leathers that wear well and the ones worth buying.
Valextra for Men: The Briefcases, Bags and Wallets to Know
A guide to Valextra's men's range: the briefcases with a design-prize history, the everyday bags and the small leather goods.
Posse Dresses: 10 Styles From Mini to Maxi and How They Fit
Posse dresses are made by Posse, the Australian womenswear label founded in 2016 by Danielle Mulham, and they cover every length from short cotton shifts to silk maxi slips. Most are cut from natural fabrics such as cotton, linen, silk and Tencel, many belong to a matching set of tops, skirts and shorts in the same fabric, and the brand says most styles fit true to size in letter sizes XXS to XXL.
Australian Fashion Brands: An Editor’s Guide to 18 Labels
Australian fashion brands are known for clothes made for heat, light and a life spent partly outdoors: printed resort dresses, linen and cotton separates, sculptural evening gowns and sharp tailoring. Labels such as Zimmermann, Aje, Scanlan Theodore, Camilla and Marc, Alex Perry and Posse sit at the luxury end, and many now sell worldwide. This editor's guide groups the Australian labels Coveti stocks by what each one does well, with a comparison table to help you choose.
Carla Zampatti Tops and Blouses: Cape Tops, Camisoles and Tie Tops
Carla Zampatti tops are built to go under a jacket and with a crepe pant: fitted crepe bodices with a cape and with a tie, satin camisoles and draped evening tops. They are cut from the same crepe and satin as the tailoring, so a top and a pant in the same colour make a jumpsuit-like column, one...
Brands Like Carla Zampatti: 6 Australian Labels to Know
If you like Carla Zampatti for its tailoring and occasion wear, the closest Australian alternatives are Scanlan Theodore for minimal tailoring, Rebecca Vallance and Alex Perry for evening and occasion dresses, Maticevski for sculptural gowns, Camilla and Marc for modern workwear, and Aje for...
Carla Zampatti Bags, Belts and Brooches: The Accessories Guide
Carla Zampatti accessories are designed to finish the house tailoring. The Autumn 2026 range has two bags (the Milano tote in mini and medium, and the Cubo clutch), thin leather belts with a small gold CZ buckle, oversized Fiore flower brooches and a sculptural petal brooch, and two pieces to...
Carla Zampatti Pants and Jeans: Bootleg, Wide Leg and Denim
Carla Zampatti trousers are cut from the same crepe as the house jackets, so every pant is half of a suit. Autumn 2026 has four crepe shapes (bootleg, high-waisted wide leg, low waist and the classic slim) and, new for the season, two jeans with gold CZ hardware. The crepe pants sit high, are...
Carla Zampatti Size Guide: AU to UK, US and EU Sizes
Carla Zampatti uses Australian sizing, from AU 4 to AU 16 for dresses, jackets, pants and skirts. Australian sizes are the same as UK sizes, so an AU 10 is a UK 10. In US sizes, subtract four (AU 10 is roughly US 6), and in EU sizes, add 28 (AU 10 is roughly EU 38). Jersey and fur pieces use...
Carla Zampatti Wedding Guest Outfits: Dresses, Suits and Capes
For a wedding guest, Carla Zampatti is a safe and polished label: tailored, covered enough for a church, and smart enough for a black-tie reception. The rule of thumb is a crepe midi for a day wedding, a gown for an evening wedding and a crepe suit for a city wedding. Avoid ivory and white...
Carla Zampatti Evening Gowns: What to Wear to Black Tie
A Carla Zampatti evening gown keeps the line long and plain and puts one strong detail near the face: a petal panel at the shoulder, a one-shoulder drape, a sheer spot bodice. That restraint is why the house has dressed Australian women for black tie since 1965. The Autumn 2026 collection has...
Carla Zampatti Jackets and Coats: Blazers, Capes and Faux Fur
The Carla Zampatti jacket is the core of the house. It is cut close at the waist and sharp at the shoulder, usually in a lined acetate and polyester crepe, and often fastened with jewel buttons. The Autumn 2026 collection has five tailored shapes in black, navy and ivory, plus a cropped faux fur...
Carla Zampatti Suits: How to Build a Pant Suit From the House Tailoring
Carla Zampatti does not sell its suits as sets. Each jacket, pant and skirt is a separate piece cut from the same crepe, so you build the suit yourself and choose the jacket and the leg that suit you. The jackets come in black, navy and ivory, with fitted waists, shawl collars and jewel buttons;...
Carla Zampatti Mother of the Bride Dresses: What to Wear and How to Choose
Carla Zampatti is one of the most searched labels for mother of the bride dresses in Australia, and the reason is simple: the house cuts tailored, covered and polished clothes that look right in photographs and stay comfortable through a long day. For a day wedding, choose a crepe midi with a...
Carla Zampatti Dresses: The Midi, Gown and Occasion Dress Guide
Carla Zampatti dresses fall into three families: tailored crepe midis for work and day occasions, cape and drape dresses for weddings and the races, and gowns for black tie. Most are cut in a stretch-free acetate and polyester crepe, lined, and made in Australia. They run in AU sizes 4 to 16,...
Designer Top Handle Bags: How to Choose and the Best to Buy
A guide to designer top handle bags: the sizes, the handle drops, the shapes and the ones worth buying.