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Brands Like Scanlan Theodore: Five Labels for the Same Wardrobe

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Gemma Deeks

September 10, 2026

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The five labels Luxury Handbags customers cross-shop with Scanlan Theodore, and what each one does differently: Christopher Esber, Carla Zampatti, Toteme, Bassike and Camilla and Marc.

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How to Style Scanlan Theodore Crepe Knit

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Gemma Deeks

September 10, 2026

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Crepe Knit is the reason most women buy their first Scanlan Theodore piece. How the Luxury Handbags editors wear it, from the first jacket to a full wardrobe.

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Who Is Scanlan Theodore? The Melbourne House Behind Crepe Knit

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Gemma Deeks

September 10, 2026

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Scanlan Theodore is the Australian fashion house most likely to be on the woman running the meeting. Founded in Melbourne in 1987, still privately owned, built on Crepe Knit.

Style Guides, What to wear

What to Wear to the Races: The Aje Edit

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Spring Racing calls for a midi length, a defined waist and a hat. Here is the Aje edit of race-day dresses and how to meet the dress code.

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Aje Wedding Guest Dresses: The Luxury Handbags Edit

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Aje is a wedding-guest favourite for its gowns, corsetry and prints. Here is the Luxury Handbags edit of Aje dresses to wear to a wedding, by dress code.

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Aje vs Acler: Which Australian Occasion Label to Choose

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Aje leans romantic and print-led, Acler leans clean and tailored. Here is how the two Australian occasion labels compare on price, fit and event.

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Aje vs Alémais: Which Australian Print Label to Choose

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Aje leans sculptural and coastal, Alemais leans bold, hand-drawn print. Here is how the two Australian labels compare on price, fit and occasion.

Buying Guide, How to

Aje Sizing Guide: Does Aje Run True to Size?

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Aje runs true to size in most styles. Here is the AU, UK, US and EU conversion, plus how the corsetry, knits and denim actually fit.

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Who Is Aje? The Sydney Label Behind the Prints and Draping

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Aje is a contemporary Australian label founded in Sydney in 2008 by Adrian Norris and Edwina Forest. Here is the story, the signatures and where to buy it.

Fashion, What to wear

The Leo Lin Fall 2026 Print Edit

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Fall 2026 is the largest Leo Lin season Luxury Handbags has stocked: 91 new pieces across seven exclusive prints, two tweed colourways, t...

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Brands Like Leo Lin: Six Australian Labels Compared

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Leo Lin has a very specific appeal: exclusive botanical prints, structured occasion shapes and hand-applied embellishment, at a ...

How to, Style Guides

How to Style Leo Lin, Occasion by Occasion

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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A Leo Lin dress makes most of the decisions for you. The print is exclusive, the waist is fitted and the belt usually comes in t...

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Who Is Leo Lin? The Sydney Label Behind the Prints

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Gemma Deeks

September 8, 2026

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Leo Lin is an Australian womenswear label, launched in Sydney in 2017 by the designer whose name it carries. Nine years on it ha...

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The Best Alémais Dresses to Buy Now: 12 Editor’s Picks by Occasion

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Gemma Deeks

September 7, 2026

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Twelve Alémais dresses worth buying now, chosen by occasion from the pieces actually in stock, plus the closest live match for the sold-out Charlotte Gown, Samira Gown and Nadia Sundress.

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Is Alémais a Luxury Brand? Prices, Craft and Why It Costs What It Does

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Gemma Deeks

September 7, 2026

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Alémais sits just below luxury on price and above it on craft. Here is what it costs, who is behind it, and why the prints and handwork add up to the number on the tag.

Buying Guide, Fashion

Where to Buy Alémais: UK, US, New Zealand, Dubai and Worldwide Stockists

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Gemma Deeks

September 7, 2026

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Alémais is sold at Liberty, Selfridges, Harvey Nichols, Bloomingdale's UAE, on alemais.com and at Luxury Shoes . Here is where to buy it in the UK, US, New Zealand and the Middle East, with duties explained.

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Alémais Size Guide: Does Alémais Run Small? AU, UK and US Sizes Explained

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Gemma Deeks

September 7, 2026

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Alémais runs true to its size chart, with most styles cut oversized and relaxed. Here is the AU, UK and US conversion, real garment measurements and when to size down.

Style Guides

The Mary Katrantzou SS26 Edit: Six Prints, Decoded

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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Venetian glass, tablescape botanicals, stitched napkin borders and gingham. A guide to the six Spring/Summer 2026 print families and what to buy from each.

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Brands Like Mary Katrantzou: 5 Print Houses Worth Knowing

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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Erdem, Richard Quinn, La DoubleJ, Zimmermann and Alemais all do print, and each gives you something different. A buyer guide to choosing between them.

Buying Guide, How to

KIVARI size guide: does KIVARI run true to size?

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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AU to UK, US and EU conversion, the brand body chart, and the styles KIVARI itself says to size up and down.

Buying Guide, Fashion

Brands like KIVARI: eight Australian labels to shop at Luxury Shoes

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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Zimmermann, Aje, Sir the Label and five more Australian labels compared with KIVARI on price and mood.

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Mary Katrantzou Size Guide: Does It Run True To Size?

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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Mary Katrantzou sizes in UK and states no sizing correction, so order your usual size. The full conversion chart, the letter-size run, and the two fabrics that change the fit.

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Bronx and Banco vs Rachel Gilbert: Which Australian Eveningwear Label to Buy

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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Two Sydney eveningwear houses, both embellished, both close to the body. Here is how Bronx and Banco and Rachel Gilbert differ on cut, surface, price and occasion, and which to choose.

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Bronx and Banco on the Red Carpet: The Jennifer Lopez Gown and How to Wear It

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Gemma Deeks

September 5, 2026

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Jennifer Lopez wore the Bronx and Banco Brielle sage diamond halterneck gown and a matching feather jacket to the 2026 Los Angeles Latino International Film Festival. Here is the look, the pieces, and how to get it at Luxury Shoes .

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Brands Like Scanlan Theodore: Five Labels for the Same Wardrobe

How to Style Scanlan Theodore Crepe Knit

Who Is Scanlan Theodore? The Melbourne House Behind Crepe Knit

What to Wear to the Races: The Aje Edit

Aje Wedding Guest Dresses: The Luxury Handbags Edit

Aje vs Acler: Which Australian Occasion Label to Choose

Aje vs Alémais: Which Australian Print Label to Choose

Aje Sizing Guide: Does Aje Run True to Size?

Who Is Aje? The Sydney Label Behind the Prints and Draping

The Leo Lin Fall 2026 Print Edit

Brands Like Leo Lin: Six Australian Labels Compared

How to Style Leo Lin, Occasion by Occasion

Who Is Leo Lin? The Sydney Label Behind the Prints

The Best Alémais Dresses to Buy Now: 12 Editor’s Picks by Occasion

Is Alémais a Luxury Brand? Prices, Craft and Why It Costs What It Does

Where to Buy Alémais: UK, US, New Zealand, Dubai and Worldwide Stockists

Alémais Size Guide: Does Alémais Run Small? AU, UK and US Sizes Explained

The Mary Katrantzou SS26 Edit: Six Prints, Decoded

Brands Like Mary Katrantzou: 5 Print Houses Worth Knowing

KIVARI size guide: does KIVARI run true to size?

Brands like KIVARI: eight Australian labels to shop at Luxury Shoes

Mary Katrantzou Size Guide: Does It Run True To Size?

Bronx and Banco vs Rachel Gilbert: Which Australian Eveningwear Label to Buy

Bronx and Banco on the Red Carpet: The Jennifer Lopez Gown and How to Wear It

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