Taking a two-year sabbatical to rework and rediscover her unique aesthetic, Natalie has returned with a refined, angular and elegant new collection that celebrates minimalism in fashion. Having since given the edgy panelling and pattern-cutting of her past the flick, this autumn/winter 13 collection under her namesake label is a true coming of age.

Inspired by the drone music genre of 1960s New York, the now-Melbourne-based designer found intrigue in the removal of details and of honesty in fashion, creating silence among fabric that is devoid of passing trends. A breath of fresh air amongst the pattern-on-pattern stylings of late, Natalie’s pieces are calm and controlled, featuring in cloths of thick matte silk, Italian wools and crisp wool-acetate across luxury construction techniques and hand finishes. Brisbane fans will be available to find the pieces at Blonde Venus from February.