Lee Matthews Spring/Summer 2008/09

Lee Matthews' work can look unfocused at first blush. But dig deeper and you learn that her bohemian sensibility blossoms from her impressive production process. Her 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.

All of her work is hand painted, dyed or finished with local Australian labor. Her focus on unique dyes, washes, treatments along with handemade detailing make her a designer tailored made for a world newly aware of the need for conscious fashion consumption.

Her SS2008/09 collection was a delicious mix of comfort oriented clothing with a few harder metallics and silhouettes for added interest. Her florals in particular grabbed us with their vintage appeal.