Karina Marriott wears a beautiful floral maxi dress from Matteau.
If you asked any fashion person what designer they’d choose if they could only wear one brand all summer, I think I know what they’d say. And no, it’s not something flashy like Valentino or Chanel—I’m thinking the answer would be a little more low-key.
After all, Matteau is the independent Australian brand so many editors, influencers and celebrities are straight-up obsessed with right now. So much so that it’s difficult to scroll through my fashionable Insta feed at any given time without coming across the brand’s signature pieces. Not that you’d even realise it. Matteau’s appeal is in its understated luxury. Starting off as a minimalist swimwear brand known for simple square necklines and strappy bikinis, the collection is now full of beautiful, easy-to-wear dresses and chic separates characterised by a mix of floaty fabrics, muted colour tones and pretty ruching. And since the sun has come out, it’s all I want to wear (and I know I’m not alone).
Rosie Huntington-Whiteley wore a white Matteau dress poolside on holiday.
You may already be familiar with the brand thanks to that cult silk shirt that stole the hearts of so many of us last summer and that’s back again in a number of different prints this year too. But it’s Matteau’s focus on creating timeless and versatile pieces that last way beyond one season that has me thinking this is a brand we’ll be talking about for many years to come.
The airy dresses are perfect for styling not only alongside bare feet on the sand but also on hot days in the city—the key to a true summer wardrobe hero. And although most of the pieces are simple enough to throw on for casual occasions, they also feel special in their design, whether that’s thanks to a billowy silhouette, intricate stitching or dainty florals. This means they can also be dressed up for dinner dates and even weddings with the easy addition of strappy heels.
Jessica Skye wears one of the brand's shirred dresses in Lake Como.
Seriously, even Rosie Huntington-Whiteley has fallen under Matteau’s minimalist spell. The queen of polished dressing wore one of the brand’s white dresses and a delicious chocolate-brown co-ord on her most recent holiday and looked positively chic.
Scroll down to shop the most-wanted Matteau pieces for the summer ahead (before they inevitably sell out). You’ll thank us later…
Monikh wears a tiered green maxi dress.
Shop the Best Matteau Pieces for Summer 2023:
What a dress! Wear on holiday with slides or to a wedding with heels.
This colour is just stunning.
I think a black dress in summer looks so chic.
Gorgeous paired with raffia accessories.
That iconic shirt is back in a new colourway.
An easy slip dress you can dress up or down.
I love red in summer.
The perfect throw-on-and-go dress.
There are trousers too!
It's the bandeau neckline that really does it for me.
Such a cute mini.
Picture this with a swimsuit and flip flops at a beach bar... Heaven.
Off-shoulder dresses are my weakness.
I'll be a Breton lover forever!
Ok, I'm impressed. This gorgeous green maxi would look so lovely with a smattering of gold jewellery
Wear with skirts, jeans, shorts and wide-leg trousers.
These are just so cool.
Such a chic mini.
The brand's green styles always sell out.
If, like me, you love a sleeve, this one is for you.
Pair with a vest top and Birkenstocks and you're set.
A beautiful blazer you'll love and wear for years to come.
There's something so effortlessly stylish about a one-shoulder dress, don't you think?
I purchased this last week and already know the cost-per-wear will make the investment worth it!
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