THERE is not a lot to get excited about when the colder months roll in – except delving into your winter wardrobe.
Great pleasure comes from ditching your worn-out summer T and tired-looking sandal and reaching for a favourite denim jacket and knee-high boot.
I chatted to Leith Groves of iconic Leederville boutique Varga Girl about her favourite garments to get you embracing the chill.
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READ NOWHer inspiration this season comes from velvet, leather, tartan and ’90s styling, including the ‘in’ hair accessory of the moment: scrunchies.
Leith’s top winter essentials
Velvet suit from Empire Rose
We love the sporty take on such a luxurious winter fabric.
Locally designed and made in WA, it’s also available in other colours.
Bomber jacket: $445
Pyjama pant: $355
Tartan scrunchies from P’junk by Kate Hannah
We were inspired by tartan this winter and the scrunchie comeback is very on trend at the moment.
Made from recycled tartan kilts by a local designer.
Price: $10
Jules high rise straight leg jeans (Marcella wash) from J Brand Jeans
These jeans have a rigid ’90s look but with ample stretch.
Part of J Brand’s sustainable denim range using 90 per cent less water and recycled yarn, hardware, swing tags and thread.
Price: $375
Velvet socks from Simone Wild
Made in Germany, Varga Girl is the exclusive WA retailer of this worldwide cult phenomenon.
Feels like clouds on your feet and we love to wear them with heels, trainers and boots.
Plain: $60
Stripe: $65
Daria leather biker jacket from Stand
The leather biker has become a winter style essential that will never date.
We love this version that has all black hardware and a textured but soft lamb leather from NZ.
Price: $720
Goochie sweatshirt from Premium Trash
The unisex design is oversized with a cheeky play on designer logo brand culture.
Renowned Perth stylists Kelly Price and Luke Meakins bring us this irreverent brand.
Price: $190
