alldressedup | antonia goy | aris geldis | bento | damselfly | felder felder | gail sorronda | gasparre cashmere | karla spetic | mawi | omero stockings | repetto | roksanda ilincic | sara phillips | sophia kokosalaki | spijkers en spijkers
Learn more about Cecylia's handpicked range of inspiring Australian and international designers.
Alldressedup is an international contemporary women's fashion label, known for stylish innovative design, with a penchant for eclectic and unique thematic design details. The label is stocked in over 70 different boutiques across the globe and shows bi-annually at New York and Paris Fashion Shows. The brand features a complete fashion and accessories that embraces a distinctive and contemporary sense of ultimate sophisticated modernity.
Born in Germany, Antonia Goy is a talented designer hailing from Berlin. She started her own label after winning a prestigious award for her ready-to-wear line in 2005. Using the highest quality fabrics (think silks and wool jerseys), Antonia's garments are wearable art. Her AW10 range coming to our boutique in July demonstrates her masterful aptitude in screen printing and her dresses give 'LBD's another dimension altogether.
The couture jewelry designer's own line lands in Melbourne, with gold plated brass and Swarovski necklaces and bracelets to add a touch of classy embellishment to your outfit. Cecylia is the only boutique in Australia stocking the maestro's jewelry. All jewelry is hand made in Paris, at the best Parisian ateliers. Aris Geldis designed the majority of Christian Lacroix's haute couture jewelry for the last 10 years and has collaborated with some of the biggest fashion houses including Chanel, Givenchy Couture and Ungaro Couture.
Bento's collection of timeless, stylish staples have to be seen, and felt, to be believed. Made in Melbourne out of the finest fabrics, these pieces are created to last and are destined to become your wardrobe favourites. All Bento garments are made with environmentally sustainable materials and practices and by workers who are ethically employed and remunerated appropriately.
Melbourne-based designer Christianna Heideman began Damselfly at the age of 18, having already studied the art of jewellery-making both in Australia and overseas. Each season, she draws together different materials, themes and inspirations to create distinctive and eye-catching pieces.
A hip London label is taking the world by storm. Twin sisters Daniela and Annette, originating from Germany, create extraordinary fashion and accessories that are designed to guarantee to stand out in a crowd. The sisters established a signature style with their feminine rock and roll aesthetic, which was quickly embraced by singers and actresses, including Rihanna, Gwyneth Paltrow, Florence and the Machine and Allison Mosshart.
Australian luxury label Gail Sorronda has won the hearts of many with her gorgeous and dramatic designs in black and white. Attention to detail is an understatement when describing Gail Reid's artistic designs. Based in Paris, Gail's garments are manufactured by the same hands that bring you Dior and Givenchy. These are extraordinary LBDs.
gasparre cashmere (Rebecca McGeoch)
http://www.gasparrecashmere.com
Rebecca McGeoch's designer cashmere label Gasparre Cashmere creates luxurious, contemporary cashmere basics from the fleece of the kel goat, found only in the remote, high altitude regions of Central Asia. Gasparre releases three collections per year, Autumn/Winter, Spring/Summer and Resort.
Karla Spetic does not follow fashion trends. Thanks to her Croatian background, her creations are dappled with notions of independence, an inquisitive nature and an element of femininity. Her designs are always inspiring, personal and bold with creations that unite classical ideals and historic beauty.
Since starting their label in 2003, Mawi has caught the eye of store owner and daughter of movie legend Jack Nicholson and The British Fashion Council who presented the New Generation Award to Mawi for her equally successful sophomore collection and for two more consecutive seasons thereafter . Described as having a life of its own, the Mawi brand continues to attract interest through it’s seasonal metamorphosis whilst managing to stay true to the designer’s signature. Cecylia is Mawi's largest stockist in Australia.
Omero is an Italian hosiery label that has grown into a global fashion brand in the past decade. Omero is sold in high-end department stores and boutiques across the world. Cecylia will stock a charming selection of opaque and coloured tights from Omero.
The famed French shoe house that shot ballet shoes to stardom. Repetto 'BB' (named after Brigitte Bardot from the movie 'And God Created Woman' who would only wear Repetto shoes for the role) flats are the only ballet flats in the world that are hand-stitched by skilled craftsman in the Repetto factory. Cecylia stocks a selection of Repetto flats and heels. French sizing usually calls for a one size increase. Cecylia is Repetto's largest stockist in Victoria.
http://www.roksandailincic.com
A graduate of London's Central St Martins, Serbian born Roksanda Ilincic's label marries the avant garde with the romantic to create stunning statement dresses that are exclusive to Cecylia in Australia. Constantly pushing the boundaries in her use of colour and proportion, Roksanda has added Michelle Obama to her long list of high profile patrons, which also includes Anna Wintour and Anna Dello Russo. Roksanda Ilincic's exquisite garments are all made in England.
Young and fun, this talented Australian designer hailing from Sydney is turning heads with her feminine and edgy designs.
http://www.sophiakokosalaki.com
Cecylia is honored to bring you the luxury clothing label Sophia Kokosalaki. You may all remember that the designer was chosen to design the opening and closing ceremonial outfits for the 2004 Summer Olympic Games, which were staged in her home town of Athens. Sophia's trademark style often features classic Grecian draping combined with handcrafted elements. Her specialty is soft flowing dresses, and work with knitwear and leather.
http://www.spijkersenspijkers.com
Dutch label Spijkers en Spijkers is founded by sisters Riet and Truus Spijkers. A visionary label that produces strong collections every season, their garments are a delight to see and wear.