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New! Our Merino Rib Styles in Donkey + Our classic Suit Trouser is Back in Stock
Need a new neutral to get you through the season? Introducing our beautiful Merino styles in Donkey, a kind of slatey khaki. This colour works back well with Black, Browns, Indigo, White and Ecru so should be a perfect addition to your wardrobe. Our three-quarter sleeve Merino Tee shape makes a welcome return, thanks to your requests!
Our New Italian Recycled Wool Forever Coat
Our chic new Winter Coat has arrived! The Lauren Coat is made from a beautiful quality 100% recycled wool, produced in a family run fabric mill in Italy.
It's Apricot Season - Introducing Our New Limited Edition Styles
The Faye Dress is a confident and sensual occasion dress featuring a high draped cowl neckline balanced with a very low back suspended by a fine halter neck strap. Falling to mid length, the dress is bias cut from a demi satin luxe blend of 70% Organic Hemp with 30% Silk. The Faye Dress is a very Limited Edition Arnsdorf piece making it even more of a special addition to your wardrobe.
Update Your Work Wardrobe With Our New Classic Shirt in Espresso
Our Classic Shirt in White is an Arnsdorf favourite. Wear it with tailored trousers or a suit for work or dinner. Wear it oversized with shorts or jeans for the weekend. Borrowing its styling from traditional menswear, we've added a dash of drama with extended cuffs and then an Arnsdorf twist with an inverted front pocket.
Get a Pop of Neon in our Zesty New Kumquat
This vibrant orange tone gives an uplifting WOW to our classic rib styles. Made in house in our Collingwood Atelier from our famous Australian milled, mid weight Organic Cotton rib, they are garment dyed locally using GOTS approved dyes.
Our Dazzling New Ivory Summer Suit ✨ + Calder Jeans Back in Stock!
With December on fast forward, many of you have been shopping for event pieces. Let's face it- it's so nice to dress up and wear lipstick again! Meet the new colour way of our chic Christine pant suit - Ivory Patch. Crafted from a mid weight blend of organic hemp and silk, we have spliced the pieces into half lustrous and half matt giving them even more of a day to night persona.
Try a Tabata Workout, Sketch Your Pup, Watch a Film, Eat a Lamington
New!
The Nora Top and Skirt in Cloud
Chic yet comfortable
Jerri wears the Nora Top in Cloud
When we all talked about our go to pieces during our time at home, the Nora styles kept coming up as a favourite for all of us.
Chic yet comfortable.
This time around we have cut the the top and skirt in a new wider, slightly softer rib fabric which we developed and had woven right here in Melbourne from 91% Organic Cotton and 9% Cotton.
The same easy, classic silhouettes in a delicious new colour, a pale lilac called Cloud which has been garment dyed locally using a GOTS approved dye.
Jerri wears the Merino Rib Funnel Neck Skivvy in Chalk Combo (coming soon) and the Nora Skirt in Cloud
Jerri wears the Sloane Jumper and the Nora Skirt both in Cloud
The Nora Skirt is an easy pull on mid length style with an elastic waist and side splits that works with slides, sandals, sneakers or boots - make it your own look and make it really work for you.
Go for an amazing tonal look with the matching Nora Top or the Sloane Jumper.
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. Each garment is sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
The Sydney Film Festival Goes Virtual and it's Screening Now!
Still from Swiss-German feature film, My Little Sister
The 67th Sydney Film Festival has gone virtual and scaled down to a very achievable 33 films screening over 12 days from the 10th to the 21st of June.
The festival is divided in to three sections - Documentaries, Shorts Films and 'Europe! Women in Film' and festival director Nashen Moodley has included a strong Australian content to support our industry.
Screening is the Swiss-German drama feature film called My Little Sister directed by Stéphanie Chuat and Véronique Reymond which was nominated for the Golden Bear at this year's Berlinale.
Still from new Australian documentary Our Law screening now at SFF
Directed by Cornel Ozies with some stunning landscapes, Our Law is a documentary on Western Australian's first Indigenous run police station based in the town of Warakuna which is about 330 kilometres west of Uluru.
The Sydney Film Festival is live now and you can see the programme and book to view here.
We've reached out to women in the Arnsdorf community to reveal their personal tips for staying healthy, sane and engaged during this interesting time...
Michelle wears the silk Claudia Jacket
What is your name and and what do you do?
My name is Michelle and I'm a Doctor in the Western Suburbs of Melbourne.
What is your connection to Arnsdorf?
Long time fan-girl and ardent admirer. I’ve always loved the clean construction and gentle aesthetic of Arnsdorf since discovering it in the iconic Blonde Venus in Brisbane when I was living there many moons ago. The pieces feel so special without being too fussy or precious which I really like. I wore my Blanca Blouse to my medical school graduation and it was the perfect, simple but different garment that made my day.
What are you doing to stay active?
Living room power yoga (maybe in child’s pose a little more than if the instructor were watching), some backyard Tabata workouts and jogging with Iggy my rescue kelpie x lab pup.
Michelle wears the Celeste Suit Jacket with the Classic Shirt and the Suit Trouser in Black
Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?
Currently enjoying the podcast ‘I Said No Gifts’ with Bridger Winegar. It was recorded mostly pre-pandemic and is a nice fun escape. Also listening to Raven Smith’s ‘Trivial Pursuits’ audiobook which has validated the importance of my increasingly dysfunctional obsession with / addiction to Instagram.
I’m also retreading Leslie Stein’s comic ‘Bright Eyed at Midnight’, which has such simple beautiful drawings and reminds me a lot of my late 20s.
Ooh and also special mention to the life-affirming TV show ‘High Maintenance’.
What about food. Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?
There’s a cafe around the corner from me in West Footscray called Brother Nancy that has delicious lamingtons. I think it’s the fresh thick chocolate coating and shredded coconut that makes them quite moreish. It started as an occasional sometimes treat but has really blossomed into a dependency during quarantine.
Michelle wears the Blanca Blouse and the Suit Trousers in Black
Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?
Because work is very strict at the moment, I’ve mostly been wearing scrubs.
When I get home I gravitate toward bright colours and prints in lounging fabrics / styles with lots of layers and home made knits.
Oh and always paired with my new house slippers.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn't?
It’s been a really nice time for slowing down in some ways and having time to explore quiet introverted things. I’ve gotten more into drawing and painting. Mostly little silly sketches of flowers, pottery, my dog, food. I have been enjoying it as a sort of meditation.
What songs are you feeling right now?
My lil sis Lou in Seattle made this playlist and I listen to it a lot. It takes me back to driving through Washington state countryside blissfully in January before the pandemic shut it all down. I can’t wait to visit her in the Pacific Northwest again.
Stay well from all of us at Arnsdorf X
Feel energised in our Seafoam... how dreamy :)
Hi Everyone!
Today is officially World Environment Day and this year the theme of World Environment Day 2020 is “Celebrate Biodiversity”.
At Arnsdorf we try to treat every day as World Environment Day.
Yes, we are a fashion brand but the heart of our philosophy is to do fashion ethically, sustainably and transparently. This doesn't just mean the 'environment' as in a seperate being but in the environment of life through living and working in a better place and world.
We do our best but are always looking at ways that we can continue to improve and we love hearing your feedback and encouragement.
World Environment Day is another reminder for us all to celebrate why we are here and to keep working towards a better environment in every sense of the word.
Thank you for joining us on our journey!
Jerri wears the Siena Dress in Seafoam
Paying homage to the ocean, this colour is so fresh and uplifting, these pieces are the perfect mid-season pick-me-up.
Inspired by the neckline of our popular Claire Tee, the Siena Dress has narrow adjustable shoulder straps and finishes just above the knee.
The slip style is bias cut from a matt finish tencel fabric that has enough weight to drape and fall rather than cling.
Wear as is for a sexy summer or evening look or layer it up!
The Siena is a perfect match over our Seafoam Skivvy.
Give it a 90's twist by layering it over a pair of our Suit Trousers.
Jerri wears the Merino Rib Funnel Neck Skivvy in Seafoam
Jerri wears the Merino Rib Funnel Neck Skivvy in Seafoam with the Nora Skirt in Cream
Jerri wears the Merino Rib Funnel Neck Skivvy in Seafoam with the Celeste Jacket and the Tailored Trouser
A very limited edition version of one of our most popular styles!
Our Merino Rib Skivvies are made from 100% fine Australian merino wool which is knitted locally here in Melbourne.
The Seafoam version has been custom dyed locally using a GOTS (Global Organic Textile Standard) dye.
The fabric is light and soft but warm and has a slightly sheer quality making it a great piece on it's own or perfect for layering.
This can add flexibility to some of your summer tops or add some much needed colour to your winter wardrobe.
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. Each garment is sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
Jane Campion's short film Peel won the Palme D'or for Best Short Film at Cannes in 1986
Celebrate Short Film (online) at the St Kilda Film Festival
The annual St Kilda Film Festival welcomes new festival director Richard Sowada this year with an exciting programme of new Australian short films alongside a fantastic retrospective programme of rarely seen cinema including works by Jane Campion and Phillip Noyce.
Gary Foley in the 1977 film Backroads directed by Phillip Noyce is screening at the festival
A special event also not to be missed is a Q & A with Indigenous performer and activist Gary Foley. See the details for the event here or the full festival programme here.
This year, the festival is running completely online so you can watch all cosy and warm from the comfort of your own home. Make a date and log in!
Stay well from all of us at Arnsdorf X
Hello We Miss You (but we can still hook up)
Well, it's been a couple of weeks of settling in to this new life and I think most of us are starting to get the hang of it.
Sure it's weird but as it turns out, we are strong and optimistic.
As you probably know, we have temporarily closed both of our physical stores a couple of weeks ago ahead of the nation wide shut down, to protect our staff and community.
You've been ordering (thank you!) and we've been working on a system to keep Arnsdorf running in this new environment. We feel energised by our brand missionwhich could never have meant more!
Introducing...
Virtual Appointments!
Our situations may have changed but we haven't given up on feeling and looking the best that we can. We owe it to ourselves.
We are excited to announce the introduction of Virtual Appointments!
Make a time to chat to one our experienced stylists about anything Arnsdorf related.
It's a 15 minute hook up via FaceTime:)
Maybe you have a question about the fabric or fit of a particular style?
Maybe you would like some styling tips on an Arnsdorf piece you already have in your wardrobe?
We'd love to see you!
New! The Pia Tank
The Pia Tank is a new style cut from our much loved Japanese organic cotton rib.
If you have one of our styes in this fabric, you will know how comfortable and easy they are to wash and wear.
Make this your new WFH top worn as is, or layered as a vest over one of our Merino styles.
We make each piece in our Ethical Clothing Australia certified factory located in Melbourne. Each garment is sewn by one of our incredible machinists that have over 20 years industry experience.
Tell us your WFH secrets;)
The Arnsdorf Team reveal their personal tips on how to work from home in style and comfort while staying healthy, sane and engaged.
Jade Sarita Arnott
@jadesaritaarnott
Founder, Creative Director/Designer of Arnsdorf
What are you doing to stay active?
I’ve been trying out new yoga and pilates workouts at home, currently doing kundalini yoga with Kimilla I’m on day 1 of her 10 day transformation program. I also signed up to Fluidform pilates at home. I’m trying to use this time at home to get into routines of being more active everyday than I usually would. I’m also jumping on the trampoline and playing tag with my 2 kids and playing the Homecourt basketball app with them. I’ve been enjoying walks around my streets and in nature when I get the chance.
Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?
I’m halfway through Three Women by Lisa Taddeo, which I started reading over the summer holidays and was really enjoying, I find it hard to carve out time to read a book when I’m not away on holidays, between fitting in work and having the kids here 24/7 but that will be my next goal to get back in to it. I have been reading to the kids a lot and just finished The Midnight Gang by David Walliams which I enjoyed and so did my 6 year old daughter. I chop and change podcasts depending on what I feel like listening to but if I’m cooking alone I find it’s a good time to listen to one.
What about food. Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?
I’m cooking a lot, mainly pasta, Japanese curry, mexican or soup. I have also been quite into making these gf/vegan brownies.
Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?
Each day feels a little different in terms of getting dressed depending on the weather and if I have any Zoom meetings. Last week I talked at the Legacy Summit via zoom and put on the Blanca Blouse and some lipstick which made me feel brighter. This week I had a FaceTime photoshoot for Harper's Bazaar which was interesting, so I put on Suit Trousers, the Prudence Shirt and the Celeste Blazer. The rest of the time I’ve been enjoying being comfortable and cosy, I’ve been wearing the Nora Skirt a lot and my merino rib skivvies.
Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn't?
I think generally just slowing down and prioritising things I’ve been meaning to for a while like meditating. Also staying more connected to friends through Whatsapp groups.
What songs are you really feeling right now?
Go to my Spotify playlist here.
Stay well, from all of us at Arnsdorf X