Written by Karinda Mutabazi stylist for Emporium Melbourne

Earthy Neutrals are the building blocks for spring wardrobe staples; warm beige, sand tones to rich mocha and deep earthy browns. Although it’s less about colour and more about consideration of form, tone, texture and attitude. When paired with crisp whites, sharp ecru, or grounded in black, neutrals become the luxury staples that move seamlessly from structured tailoring, layering knits, matching sets and statement outerwear.

Prerogative Blazer - Viktoria & Woods $650

Sunbeam Capri pant - Viktoria & Woods $290.00

Giacca Rod - Altea $1399.00

Pantalone Jagger - Altea $579.00

Poppy Lace crop Shirt and Skirt - Oroton

Tip; choose a bold contrasting colour complementary colour or a shinny metallic for accessories to take a day look to an event.

Hutchins DB Blazer/Trouser

Huxley Jacquard Polo

Menswear polish: The modern Australian spring uniform is tailored suiting in light bright tones; stone and sand replaces classic navy and charcoal. Double breasted blazers and relaxed fits in trousers, pair with clean white shirting or tonal knit polos for a sleek contemporary finish.

The unexpected hero colour for the season is a soft butter yellow that acts as an optimistic pallet cleanser. Worn head to toe or paired with the mocha or Navy tones its a pop colour thats a promise of warmer days.

Bard Cashmere Sweater - Jac+Jack $400. This humble knit makes for the perfect transeasonal accessory. Worn as a layering piece or draped over the shoulders of your favouite blazer or trench. It adds an injection of colour that’s also practical for Melbourne’s ever changing weather.

Agate Crossback Maxi Dress - AJE STUDIO $279.00

Mae Shirt / Mae Skirt - Morrison

Splashed with the season lemon yellow, and perfectly paired with the rich sand and mocha brown tones of spring outerwear and accessories.

Damascus Heel - Viktoria & Woods $490.00 A sleek modern sling back kitten heel in the spring hero colour lemon yellow. This pairs perfectly with classic suiting. This style is super flattering as the closed toe and angled silhouette helps to elongate the leg. Try these with tailored shorts or capri pants, think of it as a modern take on a ‘Roman Holiday’.