Carolyn Bessette started her career in fashion retail for Calvin Klein, working her way up to the Publicity Department where she was the Director of Public Relations and then the Director of Show Productions until 1996.                                        

She married John F Kennedy Jnr in 1996 and they both tragically died in a plane crash in 1999.                                                                                                                          WWD say that Carolyn "cemented her fashion icon status with her minimalist sophisticated aesthetic with sleek black dresses and casual button down shirts that many consider as a signifier of Nineties' style".

We have just restocked our classic Carolyn Shirt in sizes 4 to 16.

Cut from 100% Organic Cotton, the shirt wraps at the front with an internal tie. You can wear it tucked in to something mid to high waist as is, or over something using it's complimentary tie or even a contrast belt.

It has a strong collar and even stronger cuffs that you can wear down for a fashion moment or fold back, for getting down to business!

Team this shirt with our Slim Trousers or our Suit Trousers for a more tailored look.

For a sophisticated lounge look, team it with our Palazzo Pants in Check or Black Velvet with some leather slippers or slides.

For a more easy look, try it with our Calder Jeans in Indigo or our Wide Leg Jean in Pale Blue.

We lovingly make the Carolyn Shirt 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. 

Monster Theatres Exhibition at Art Gallery of South Australia Re-Opens July 8

Grotesquerie by Brent Harris at the AGSA. Photo by Saul Steed  courtesy of Tolarno Galleries and Robert Heald Gallery.

Bay of Sick by Mikala Dwyer. Photo by Saul Steed, courtesy of Anna Schwartz Gallery.

This incredible exhibition Monster Theatres at the Art Gallery of South Australia only had the briefest moment of 'real time' before lock down. Created as part of the Adelaide Biennial, the gallery has announced that it will be open for visitors again from the 8th of June and this exhibition will continue until August the 2nd.

Tales of Enchantment by Judith Wright. Photo courtesy of AGSA and Sophie Gannon Gallery.

Curator Leigh Robb says 'Monster Theatres proposes an arena of speculation, a circus of the unorthodox and the absurd, a shadow play between truth and fiction. The title is inspired by a group of provocative Australian artists. Their urgent works of art are warnings made manifest. These theatres are theirs.’

Morph by Polly Borland. Photo by Saul Steed courtesy of Sullivan Strumpf.

Including the incredible work of pictured artists Brent Harris, Mikala Dwyer, Judith Wright and Polly Borland, the show also contains powerful installations by important Australian contemporary artists  David Noonan, Michael Candy, Megan Cope and Mike Parr.

For more details or virtual tours click here.

Bunny by Polly Borland

Bunny by Polly Borland through Other Criteria Books

Speaking of  Polly Borland, the Australian born, LA based artist has released a book of her break through Bunny series limited to only 200 editions.

The book arrives stitched inside a pair of ballet tights which you have to rip open to get to.     Lip my stocking?!

 The tights reflect Polly's work in this series as well as her unique and thought provoking Morph series.

Gwen as Bunny by Polly Borland, 2003

The hard cover contains a signed and numbered print by Polly Borland of one of the images in the publication, an eccentric modern fairytale by British writer Will Self plus a seductive short poem by one of Polly's oldest friends Nick Cave from The Birthday Party/ Bad Seeds fame. 

More details through Other Criteria Books here.

Our Fitzroy boutique is now open. We can't wait to see you!

See our opening times here.

Stay well, from all of us at Arnsdorf X

Our Nora Styles are our warmest  pieces without wearing wool. 

Made from a textured rib knit, the fabric is a medium to heavy weight Japanese Cotton available in Navy, Ecru and Brick.

We have three easy shapes in this story -

The Nora Top looks great as a set with the matching skirt or team it with your own jeans or bottoms. It's a good allrounder that can cross from work to play.

The Nora Skirt , a long and slightly Aline silhouette, also works well with an oversized jumper or sweater (watch this space!)

The Nora Dress is easy on its own or accessorise with a belt and a long coat.

Anna wears the Nora Top in Navy with Calder Jean in Chalk

The now classic boat neckline was worn as a uniform by the French Navy in the 1850's as an easy piece to remove if they fell overboard! The style was then adopted by the Russians and other Navies followed.

Coco Chanel made it chic in the 1920's with her High/Low approach and styled the shape under her suits. The neckline was revived again in the 1950's and 60's by artists and Beatniks and then made its way in to the mainstream and today as a classic and flattering neckline. 

Anna wears the Nora Dress in Navy

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 ;)

We've reached out to women in the Arnsdorf community to reveal their personal tips on how to work from home in style and comfort while staying healthy, sane and engaged.

What is your name and and what do you do?                                                                            Olivia Radonich, Founder and Director of ReadingRoom, Melbourne                          #areadingroom

What is your connection to Arnsdorf?                                                                                    I’m a long time customer and fan of Arnsdorf <3

What are you doing to stay active?                    

As our gallery is closed, and exhibition program is currently paused, I am using and thinking of this time as a hibernation.  Though the concept of hibernation suggests inactivity, for me, this word in this time we are all in together, represents slowing down, taking time. I am thinking of hibernation in the the way that a garden slows down in some ways during autumn and winter…lots can still happen during these times, that is not visible.                                            Hibernation, as a way of time of taking time. Taking time to pause, to reflect, to re-evaluate and to be with my family, and feel grateful for all we have. 

Our home has become a calm, and mostly peaceful bubble. I feel lucky to share this time with my family, and we have lots of works surrounding us made by friends and artists we love to inspire us.  

My days start very early, usually around 6:30am, when we wake and raise our blinds.  My husband Edward and I have our morning coffee together as we watch the sunrise, this is a small but meaningful ritual that starts our day.

We then usually take a long walk, at the moment watching autumn changing the gardens around our neighbourhood. Nature is such a great reminder that life is always changing, and that these COVID-19 days of isolation, and anxiety will pass. We are all finding our own ways and rhythms of coping and adjusting, and our daily walks are very important to me, perhaps a way to look and celebrate the tiny, everyday moments, that possibly we are usually too busy to find joy in and celebrate. We can walk up to three times a day, a ritual seems to have developed that we walk after each meal, and it’s a really calming way to stay grounded and connected to the flow of the day, week and season...

When we are back home from our morning walk, we make breakfast for our family and use this time to check in with our children, and help them make a plan to stay motivated for each day/ week.  Our daughter is in her final year of high school and her VCE studies have moved online. Our son has discovered online yoga, which he loves!

Each day right now looks different, and I have multiple projects that I am working on. Edward and I are sharing our kitchen table as our work space / home office.

The one constant I do each day, is take time to check in, and have conversations with the artists I work with, and also our collaborators.

Some days, there are multiple conversations, and other days, just one or two. Taking care of each other, checking in and sharing inspiration in this time is important, so though our exhibition program is paused, we are all there for each other, even if we only have the energy to check in by dm or text message.  

At this stage, we are unsure when we can re-open the gallery and resume our program of exhibitions. Our Viewing Rooms series is one way we have decided to respond in this time, and offer insight into the gallery's community of artists, collaborators and friends, sharing stories and influences that inform and shape their practices, and in turn the gallery program. The rooms will host studio visits, online exhibitions, special projects, interviews, essays and texts reflecting on previous exhibitions.

We hope that during an uncertain and difficult time, when people need inspiration, connection, and perspective, more than ever...that these rooms can provide a way to stay in touch, and engage with the work of artists that we love, and admire. 

I am less focused on productivity than I usually am - and more focused on being in the moment, making the most of that and being there for the people that I love.

Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?                              

I’m reading, and re-reading so many great books, Indelicacy by Amina Cain is incredible, and I love it.  I’m revisiting several books that have been formative and important to me: Italo Calvino’s essays in the book Six Memos for the Next Millennium is one of these; Italo's essay on Lightness is incredible and meaningful to think on in this moment. Also, Life: A User’s Manual by Georges Perec.

I’m making my way through issues of Apartmento magazine, re-reading from the first issue, this is very enjoyable, as usually I rarely find time to finish an issue cover to cover! 

We currently have a project developing online, What’s outside the window? that can be seen via our ReadingRoom instagram. It references Roberto Bolano’s novel, The Savage Detectives, a book that is very special to me, and a huge formative influence; it’s one I return to especially in times of upheaval and uncertainty. This question is asked three times, almost as a riddle, at the end of the epic story.

This project, in some ways has been on my mind since 2016, when I first walked into the space that is now ReadingRoom. The windows are such a significant part of the architecture, and the space and time of the three rooms of the gallery…

So this question, has a resonance and a poetry for me beyond the time we are in…it felt like a good time to gently ask this question. Listen, learn, and pass on the responses; using this question, almost as a meditation, to connect during this time.

It was a small way to create and offer space and time for artists, friends, and colleagues near and far that I admire and love, to contemplate this question.

I particularly love listening to authors read their own words.  Something really special that I have listened to, and loved during the past month, is Dan Fox, reading his book LIMBO.  Dan's essay explores the role that fallow periods and states of inbetween play in art and life.  LIMBO was published by Fitzcarraldo Editions, and the reading was produced from Dan’s home in New York and  is available to listen to via Soundcloud here.  It is very beautiful.

What about food. Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?                                                                                                                            

My family and I are really enjoying having the time to spend with each other cooking and sharing meals. We are making everything from scratch, and using all we have.  We have become much more aware of how much food we have wasted in the past, and we are more mindful of this now. This awareness has been really important for us as a family, and it’s something that we will take with us beyond this time. To continue slowly, and sustainably in the way we live and work.

We are eating incredibly well...soups, pastas, and salads and my children Milo and Sofia are baking lots!

We are always inspired by Julia Ostro, Jessica Koslow, Carla Lalli Music, Julia Sherman, David Chang and Laila Gohar and their instagrams are daily sources of inspiration right now.

I am addicted to green salads, usually I have a green salad to accompany every meal, even breakfast, and also I love making hummus!  The method Laila Gohar recently recommended via her instagram…taking time to peel the chickpeas, after soaking and cooking (which I never usually take time to do) is really enjoyable and delicious!!

Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?                                                                                                                                     Clothing is always an important part of my day; and dressing is a ritual I really enjoy! I’ve noticed in this time I am dressing more casually, but still making an effort!                                              I’m wearing my favourite pieces over and over again, and texture and colour are very important to me right now.                                                                                                                                I always love seeing what Alice Oehr, Julia Pound,  Thea Basiliou, Yasmin Sewell, Jade Sarita Arnott, Harriet Were and Lauren Trend are both wearing, and sharing via their instagrams...

Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn’t?

 Finding joy in the everyday is definitely something I am grateful for, and celebrating.  

I am enjoying being able to take the time to read, re-read and watch films in a way that I usually do not have time for.

I am inspired and learning so much from the recommendations and generosity of so many people I love and admire.  It’s great to be able to make great discoveries and connections in this time...

Mary MacDougall and her brother Tom, recently recommended thirty beautiful films for a ReadingRoom Viewing Room, 30 Silver Threads, that have shaped their perception of the world.

Jason Evans, via his incredible website This Long Century is screening a series of film and video works by past contributors during the month of April.  

It’s an incredible program, and includes films from  Lucile Hadžihalilović, Shambhavi Kaul, Beatriz Santiago Muñoz, Haris Epaminonda, Anna Marziano, Salomé Lamas, Caroline Monnet, Camilo Restrepo, Carlos Reygadas, Amiel Courtin-Wilson, William E. Jones, Jennifer West, Oliver Payne, Nick Relph, Beatrice Gibson, Sky Hopinka, Deborah Stratman, Laida Lertxundi, Antoinette Zwirchmayr, Margaret Salmon, John Smith, Jodie Mack, Apichatpong Weerasethakul, Peter Tscherkassky, Aïda Ruilova, Ben Rivers, Taiyo Onorato & Nico Krebs, Helena Wittmann, Sue de Beer, David Lowery.  

All artists have donated their works, and in return Jason is bringing attention to a group of US based Non-Profits and Relief Funds to help people in need right now:                                 RAICES
Ali Forney Center
Navajo & Hopi Families COVID-19 Relief Fund
The National Domestic Workers Alliance
Feeding America

What songs are you feeling right now?                                                                                         I started a playlist at the beginning of this time of physical isolation, and I am adding to it regularly - it is reflective of my changing moods in this time Listen via Spotify here

Stay well from all of us here at Arnsdorf X

The season has started changing and it's normally about now that you would be moving Summer for Winter or Winter for Summer depending on which hemisphere you're in.

You've been at home, so you've had time...right?! 

Are you Marie Kondo'd out or are you yet to face up to the challenge of sorting out your wardrobe?

In your heart, you know what should stay and what should go but easier said than done.

Marie doesn't know that you are holding on to that Stuart Membery outfit because you wore it to the RAT Party in1984 or that you're keeping that gold crushed velvet bodysuit because you wore it to Kylie Minogue's Rhythm of Love tour in 1991.

 Marie doesn't know the emotional bond you hold with the jersey cowl neck top and 2 inch rise jeans that you wore to see The Go-Betweens in 2002 or the Marianne Faithful inspired lace dress you wore to All Tomorrow's Parties in 2009?                                                                         

Ask yourself:

Do you wear it (when did you last wear it)?

Does it fit you?

Do you feel great in it?

Does it need mending /repairing?

Do you have space to store it?

If you're feeling hesitant,  put the bag of things you have sorted to go, in the garage or boot of your car but sit on it for a couple of weeks before moving them on. Just to be sure.

Make some cash or credit by taking them to a recycling boutique like SWOP, Goodbyes or Mutual Muse or if you're super keen, take some snaps and post them on Marketplace or one of the many Facebook groups or simply donate them.

This is also a great time to consider the choices you make when shopping. It's usually the fast fashion pieces that go to the out pile first. No judgement here! We've all done it as it's often the easy way out but re-training our shopping habits is part of the Arnsdorf philosophy.

Shop less, buy better. We all have those days when something new will cheer us up or we need a reward but we can still shop with purpose.  Run through the same checklist: does it suit you, do you feel great in it?                                                                            This is also why we offer our extraordinary free tailoring service, to make sure that it is perfect for you from the word go.

If you need more help sorting, watch this video by Melbourne stylist Sally MacKinnon.

Tell Us Your WHF Secrets ;)

We've reached out to women in the Arnsdorf community to reveal their personal tips on how to work from home in style and comfort while staying healthy, sane and engaged.

What is your name and and what do you do?                                                                      My name is Janelle Watson-Evans and I have my own interior design and decoration business based on the Gold Coast. I do all sorts of things from residential and commercial decorating and design, to styling and production design and set decorating. I am also a wannabe screenwriterand have spent extra time during this lockdown to work further on my scripts and my short film projects.

What is your connection to Arnsdorf?                                                                                      I am a client. I was introduced to Arnsdorf by the wonderful Thea via her Instagram feed. I was so excited to discover the brand which ticked a number of boxes for me in that it is not only a carefully curated collection of ‘classic with a twist’ garments, but it also has the added attraction of being thoughtful and sustainable. I was really taken with the ‘Transparency’ component of the brand also.

Thea and I had followed similar paths in that we were both progressive fashion retailers in Queensland during the eighties and nineties, and it was lovely to connect again after all these years.

Janelle with artist Scott Redford standing in front of his artwork at the Institute of Modern Art Brisbane, 1983.

What are you doing to stay active?

                                                                                        I have for a number of years worked from home within my own business, so things haven’t changed a great deal for me in a way. However, one of the things that I do miss is the ability to go to the Gym and connect with my training friends. While house bound I have discovered an abundance of amazing ‘go to’ routines via Youtube.

My daughter Della and I have been absolutely loving Yoga With Adriene, a Californian beauty who has a plethora of varied videos for all sorts of yoga practice and her voice and manner are so relaxing.

You could of course, spend hours scrolling through the hundreds of viewing options and the other day I found myself doing an old Jane Fonda gentle aerobics workout video from the 1980’s which was an absolute hoot! I just wish I’d have had the pastel coloured G String leotard, big hair and matching leg warmers to have really felt part of the action.

Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?

I have read a couple of light and lovely popular ones during this period as part of my bookclub selection: Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens - lots of imagery of nature and birds wrapped around a tale of the mysterious ‘Marsh Girl’ at the centre of the novel, and If You WantTo Make God Laugh by Bianca Marais, the story of three women in post-Apartheid South Africa of the mid nineties. Both nice easy reads.

I am a big listener of podcasts anyway and because of my interest in screenwriting my ‘go to’ is Scriptnotes by Hollywood screenwriters John August and Craig Mazin, highly recommended for anyone aspiring to write for film and television.

My creative lifestyle interior design ‘go to’ right now is More Than One Thing by Athena Calderone of Eyeswoon. It really explores the idea of being a ‘multi-hyphenate creative’. Someone who does not follow a typical career path and who works across a variety of creative disciplines. This really resonates with me as I feel like that’s what I have done and I aspire to keep on doing.

What about food? Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?

My daughter Della and I have been obsessed with cooking during this lockdown and Della in particular has been on a constant baking mission with a range of yummy vegan delights. I can seriously feel the waist line thickening and hoping that this does not compromise my ability to fit into my gorgeous cream hemp Mira trousers which were a little on the tight side. I adore the silhouette of these trousers and I have a black pair also. They are perfect for our Queensland winters and I am looking forward to wearing them again this season.

Janelle wears the Mira Trousers in Black

Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?

We have been having the most seriously amazing weather here on the Gold Coast during this lockdown period which I have to say has been a fantastic mood enhancer for us during this difficult time. It’s been warm enough to literally swan around in a pair of shorts and a bikini top, although with the broadening of the waist line, I’m glad we are in isolation.

However, I do really value getting ‘dressed’ and the other day I put out an Insta challenge to post a pic dressed in a favourite outfit in your favourite part of your home interior. I really love the idea of fashion and interiors colliding and I try to show this occasionally on my Instagram feed. I am fascinated with the history of modernist interior design and fashion, and have always been interested in how they intersect.

Getting dressed and doing your hair and makeup just makes you feel better about yourself and the world.

Janelle with her daughter Della. Janelle is wearing the Blanca Blouse and The Mira Trousers in Black

Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn’t?

I never thought I’d be seduced by it, but TikTok apart from being a massive time waster is highly addictive.
Like we need another app or more screen time in our lives right?

But I have particularly enjoyed seeing every day people particularly front line health workers letting their hair down via some very special 15 second group dance routines. I think this is definitely a worthy guilty pleasure during these difficult days.

What songs are you feeling right now?

I am loving more than ever, listening to old favourites and discovering some new things that move me. What would we do without Spotify?

I have pretty eclectic taste in music ranging from pretty pop featuring lots of female vocals,1980’s new wave, to1990’s club classics and psychedelic sounds. This pretty well sums up my go to Spotify playlist for right now...

Stay well from all of us here at Arnsdorf X

Our Gift To You

The Arnsdorf Tote is cut from Hemp, Organic Cotton and a Recycled Polyester Canvas and hand made by us in Collingwood.                                                                                                            

Printed in Abbotsford with a water based ink, this tote is soft and light weight but durable so a handy piece for everyday use.                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Our tote bags are available for purchase here or are FREE with any Arnsdorf purchase!

We have just re-stocked them but again are in limited numbers so don't miss out!

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 WHF Secrets ;)

We've reached out to women in the Arnsdorf community to reveal their personal tips on how to work from home in style and comfort while staying healthy, sane and engaged.

What is your name and what do you do?                                                                            Harriet Gregory                                                                                                           #harriethoundstooth                                                                                                                          I am a Concert and Event Manager at Melbourne Recital Centre.

What is your connection to Arnsdorf?                                                                                      I am a regular client of Arnsdorf and always recommended it to others. Love their sustainable practices and the transparency of the brand.

What are you doing to stay active?                                                                                 Wonderful Melbourne PT Nick Milright aka Fitzroy Fitness Club  as been doing weekly zoom classes. They are great and challenging. It is great to do something in 'real' time. No cheating by pressing pause. Also going for runs, I love the guided runs on the Nike Run Club app.

Are you reading a great book or do you have a favourite podcast?                                       l just finished reading 'Rebecca' by Daphne du Maurier, I listened to it as an audio book. Such  a great way to experience the melodrama of the novel. With all the constant screens in our lives at the moment, it is refreshing to experience something without being static. I love to go for walks and listen to books. My all time favourite podcast is the Backlisted Podcast - the hosts John Mitchinson and Andy Miller bring new life to old books. Every fortnight they are joined by a guest to discuss a book that may have fallen into obscurity/is lesser known. It is wonderful. They are so passionate and so charismatic and I have discovered so many wonderful authors from listening to the podcast.

What about food. Are you cooking or are you addicted to a particular snack at the moment?                                                                                                                                          I have really been enjoying 'Nat's what I reckon' cooking videos on Instagram. Encouraging people to cook classic dishes and not buy the jar sauce versions. Very funny!  A much loved Northcote cafe that closed last year 'Sookie La La' have been sharing recipes of popular dishes from the cafe. Their 4 ingredient peanut butter and chocolate chip cookies are so moorish. 

Are you motivated to 'dress' for the day or are you repeating outfits? What are your go-to pieces?                                                                                                                                               I had not been dressing up and getting around the house in old jeans and a t-shirt but todayand decided to do things differently and dressed up a bit. I actually wore my new Arnsdorf skivvy and my beautiful Le Kilt skirt I got in London last year and put on some fun eyeshadow. I felt so much better for it!  Been trying to get lots of wear out of my Verner summer dresses from recent collaboration with Lisa Waup before it gets too cold!

Have you been pleasantly surprised by engaging in something you normally wouldn't?              I normally hate days with lots of meetings and just want to get on my with my work, but WFH I really look forward to zoom meetings and collaborative tasks.

What songs are you feeling right now?                                                                                        I am loving the new Fiona Apple album 'Fetch the Bolt Cutters'.  Songs on repeat are here.

Stay well, from all of us at Arnsdorf X

This week is FASHION REVOLUTION WEEK.                                                                        Sometimes it feels like every week there is another cause or mission that we should be aware off. We don't want to start feeling dismissive or indifferent but I guess, it's really hard to keep up!                                                                                                                     Many of you will be here already because you love what we do and know of this cause, but just in case you don't, here it is...

The Little Guide to the Big Story of the Fashion Revolution

When did it start and why?                                                                                            Fashion Revolution was founded in 2013 in response to the Rana Plaza collapse which was a garment factory in the Dhaka district of Bangladesh. The building owners ignored warnings of structural cracks and ordered everyone to work. 1134 people died in the disaster with another 2500 people injured.

​Who started it?                                                                                                                      FR was founded by Carry Sommers and Orola de Castro. Both women have had long careers in fashion focussing on radical transparency and up-cycling.

​What did they hope to achieve?                                                                                Awareness about the human cost of making budget fashion and to encourage meaningful change in the industry.

How do they do this?                                                                                                            By getting the word out to as many people as possible.                                                            Their hashtag #WhoMadeYourClothes launched in 2015 was the No.1 global trend on twitter and by 2018 has received 99.8 impressions on twitter!   Their video The 2 Euro T-shirt which was a social experiment has had close to 8 million views and won a Cannes Lion Award.

Please share #WhoMadeYourClothes today and if you're a maker, please share #IMadeYourClothes.

Thank you to our beautiful team for being part of the Revolution and thank you, to you for supporting us.                                                                                                                  

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Everybody Dance Now

 #charmeneyap takes the Feel Good Friday class

Sydney Dance Company is offering online classes through their virtual studio!                      The classes are mostly beginner levels and include contemporary, tap, jazz and hip hop. Try out one class for $12 and if you are keen you can buy a pack or even do unlimited classes for $28 per week.

So make some room in your lounge room and you may well unleash your next career move/s. View the classes at SDC here.

The Sadie Tee

The Sadie is our winning long sleeved tee, the perfect piece for this trans-seasonal weather.

The shape reminds us of an easy, cool 70's vibe - think Ali McGraw in Love Story (without the sad bit!) 

The deep, scooped neckline means you're not so covered up but the long sleeves are cosy giving you the best of both worlds.

Wear this neckline with a choker or a fine chain or add a kerchief or a warm scarf for cooler days. 

Team it with something casual like our Calder or Wide Leg Jeans.

Cut from our classic mid weight Japanese organic cotton rib the Sadie is available  in Ecru, Black, Moss and Lilac.

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. 

Stay well, from all of us here at Arnsdorf X

Dreamy...

Jarvis Cocker. Britpop dream boat. Most of us would know him from the band Pulp. Their song Common People an anthem at many 21st and possibly now 50th Birthday parties around the world.

 In recent years Jarvis has hosted a string of music shows on BBC Radio, popular not only due to his playlist and guests but his incredible wit. He is hilarious. 

At the end of 2019 Jarvis re-released one of his solo tracks "Still Running the World"which shot to No 2 on the British charts due to it's political commentary. 

Now, Jarvis can read you to sleep. Mmmmmm. He has released two stories so far - Times Square in Montana by Richard Brautigan and The Spring Tune by Tove Jansson. Jarvis is releasing these audios regularly via his instagram #jarvisbransoncocker

Woman of the moment always, Dolly Parton is also treating us with some children's bedtime stories via her incredible book charity called Imagination Library. The library raises millions of dollars each year to give a book a month to just over 1.5 million children. The library has also been established in Australia.

Dolly is reading a story once a week for 10 weeks live via the library website, tucked up in bed in her cute PJ's!   You can also watch them back here.

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Lissome Magazine AWAKENING is Back in Stock!

No. 1 - Bee Cover

 No. 2 - Earth Procession Cover

We have just received another delivery of the debut print issue Awakening by Lissome Magazine from Berlin.

Founded on-line in 2016 "as a platform envisioning a mindful future of fashion" by DörteDe Jesus (or DJ) who has over 10 years experience as an Art Director and Designer in print and digital media.

Self funded and run by all women and mostly volunteers, the magazine is very lifestyle-forward addressing topical issues including the future of fashion.

We have a limited number of both covers in stock!

One of the many things we love about Melbourne life is its brimming creative community. It's normally a never ending list of art openings, live music gigs and theatre, in fact too much to do!

I'm sure like us, you are missing them at the moment but we are energised about still being able to engage with them and even support them.

Many local galleries from small to large are creating ways that we can still 'see' their exhibitions and learn about their artists.

Gallerist Olivia Radonich from A Reading Room in the Nicholas Building is posting some beautiful and intimate studio visits like this one with Maggie Brink. 

Adam Stone from LON Gallery in Collingwood has created a video 'walk through' of the current exhibition at his space on Easey Street.   Titled For And Against Classicism it features the work of Peta Petrakis and Ryan Hancock which you can watch here.

The National Gallery of Victoria (NGV) have created some fantastic virtual tours of their current exhibitions including Keith Haring + Jean-Michel Basquiat: Crossing Lines and Collecting Comme which you can see here.

Check in with your favourite galleries online and see what they're up to. Don't be afraid to email them for a catalogue. Even if you can't buy anything, they will value your support.

Painting featured is by emerging Melbourne artist Julia Trybala.

New! The Merino Rib Funnel Neck Skivvy in Black Combo

The Black Combo Skivvy is a super cute new version of our popular Merino Rib styles.

Channel your best mod look with our Celeste Mini and some opaque tights and boots.

Team it with our Tailored Trousers in Black or Ivory for a more tailored feel.

Wear it everyday with your Calder Jeans in Chalk for a fresh look.

We're proud to say that these beautiful styles are made from 100%  Australian Merino Wool which is knitted locally in Melbourne.

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.