Wuthering Heights: Exquisite Outfits That Spell ‘Windswept Chic’

Viva
Photo / Emma Anderson

Big Country The classic puffer takes a dramatic turn in this voluminous number. Harris Tapper dress $750. Comme des Garcons puffer jacket, $1500, from Hunters & Collectors.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Lucky Star Versatile separates offer an easy solution when it comes to combining the special with the practical. Experiment with contrasting textures for a surprisingly chic way to dress around the clock. Elle wears Kate Sylvester top $289. Eliza Perry skirt $525. Bronwyn shoes $350. Tia wears R.M. Williams vest $539. Wixii wrap $165. Gloria velvet skirt $340. La Tribe sandals $240.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Lean On Me Hard-wearing, durable fabrics have designers thinking more about clothes for every day. Easy to wash and appropriate for whatever life might throw your way. Elle wears Zambesi dress $550. Rory William Docherty pants $670. Tia wears Benjamin Alexander top $379. Kate Butterworth denim skirt (POA). Gloria velvet skirt $340.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

New Horizons There's nothing quite like a beautiful coat to get you through the colder seasons. Consider relaxed, slouchy shapes with plenty of attitude so you can feel cosy and chic. Tia wears Gloria coat $780. Wixii top $125 and cashmere gloves $125. Benjamin Alexander skirt $465. Elle wears Rhyana coat $989. Kate Sylvester dress $629. Rachel Stichbury earrings $359.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Sense and Sensibility The new evening standard is one that's inspired by luxurious textures that skim the body and hit the light from all angles. Elle wears Starving Artists Fund dress $828.Tia wears Harris Tapper top $399. Gucci leather pants $4755.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Rock Steady As the sun sets on another day, a layered denim look is a chic consideration for easy dressing, whether in town or country. Chanel jacket approx. $7023, top approx. $3697 and shorts approx. $2800. Jasmin Sparrow earrings $550.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Grand Designs Denim in all its iterations proves to be a constant source of inspiration for designers. Local label Florence and Fortitude take it to new heights with this grand denim coat $1890. Idae pants $499. Rachel Stichbury necklace $145.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Easy On Me The combination of high and low is a dress code that sees no sign of fading anytime soon. Mix and match your casual outerwear with a special dress (and maybe some diamonds). Paris Georgia dress $680. Samsøe Samsøe jacket, $379, from Fabric.

Photo / Emma Anderson
Photo / Emma Anderson

Photographer / Emma Anderson. Fashion editor / Chloe Hill. Models / Elle Gibson and Tia Woods from Super MGMT. Hair and makeup / Sandra Bermingham. Photographer’s assistant / Cameron Lloyd. Fashion assistant / Annabel Dickson. Special thanks to Peter Anderson and Peter Forgie.

This story was originally published in volume eight of Viva Magazine.

Share this article:

Featured