The name to know: Lee Mathews

Lee Mathews believes she would have been an artist in another life. Given that her collections are made up of pieces you’d admire on effortlessly well-dressed gallerists (i.e. the kind of women who always look chic), this makes perfect sense. Sydney-born Mathews finds inspiration in everything from modern art to architecture, translating erudite references into pieces that are romantic without being overly fussy. Obsessed with high-quality, natural materials, Mathews has been cultivating relationships with leading mills and artisans around the world since founding her label in 2000, so you can feel confident that her pieces have been made by people who are not only superbly skilled, but fairly paid, too. There’s an art to feeling good about your closet.

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