By Kat George, 21 October 2011
We already know that Alpha60 is synonymous with Melbourne style. What we haven't discussed is how, while keeping the brooding, artistic Melbournian aesthetic, Alpha60 translates so effortlessly into urban summers. From the expert draping to the dulcet tonal greys and creams, all the Alpha60 signifiers remain for summer, but are masterfully adapted into fresh new shapes and styles to suit the sweltering weather.
This season, Alpha60 injects their summer with a jolt of endless blue, Australian in its reminiscence of sea and sky, European in its ode to the prevailing post-recession favouring of bold gem tones. For girls, twisted dresses in sharp silhouettes and flowing, oversized tee shaped cover-alls follow tailored shorts and printed tops. For boys, tailoring is also strong, but sporty styles in hoods and pants add a relaxed element to Alpha60's repertoire.
Staples that will carry from season to season, Alpha60 is an investment. Watch as your pieces pair with tights and oversized knits as the weather starts to cool, and remerge again to stand alone when summer rolls around. Made of fine silks and jersey, wool blends and cottons, Alpha60 offers every day, wearable wardrobe luxury.