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A personal editorial featuring Australian Label Anna Quan, shot by Jane Lee

Wearing: Ivory Brigitte Fluffy Backless Knit & Tailor Flare Pant by Anna Quan

It’s always tempting to talk about ‘style’ in terms of trends, but there is a simple and too easily forgotten truth that ‘style’ (not being a word synonymous with ‘fashion’) is about you, and not them. While the magazines and blogs (and indeed, yours truly) are here to help, it is via that necessarily personal curriculum of sartorial translation that your personal style – your signature style – is born.

That this defining ethos permeates the array of Sydney label Anna Quan is something communicated at a glance at its AW15 collection. Aptly titled ‘Style Icons’, this collection is inspired by inspirational women of the past and present, and their styles, and defined by designer Anna Hoang’s choice of luxe wool and silk fabrics and clean and modern tailoring. It retells from another vantage point the Anna Quan narrative, that design must not only lead trends, but transcend them.

This elusive quality manifests in the immediate certainty one feels in exactly how, when and where every piece of this collection could be worn, despite the knowledge that neither a flared wool trouser, or backless roll-neck knit could be designated as ‘basics’. Nor were they ever intended to be – these are simply incredible clothes which are designed to be worn.

Shop Anna Quan | Instagram (@AnnaQuanLabel)

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12 Comments to “ Style not Fashion – Anna Quan Label”

  1. Vivian says :

    Hi Jiawa! Thank you for stopping by my blog the other day 🙂 Truly appreciate it! Your blog is amazing and I love this post! That knit screams COOL! xo Vivian

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  2. kurt says :

    wow ! first of all this editorial is your best so far in my own opinion. the lightings and blue hues match Anna Quan ‘s concept perfectly. I love the idea of the brand that you can wear these pieces anywhere and anytime because they are so truly presenting a “style” not a “street fashion” or “cutout trend” etc.

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  3. Claudia says :

    Love that open back sweater! It’s gorgeous!
    xx
    Claudia
    http://www.trendenciesblog.com

  4. HELEN-JAYNE says :

    Love the photography and styling of this post! Beautiful sweater, their pieces are gorgeous. Big fan!

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  5. Joe Beverly says :

    Outrageously sexy! Your back makes a beautiful accessory . . .

  6. mahryska says :

    stunning!!!
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  7. OMG!
    Wonderful pictures and what a lovely look

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  8. What a cool sweater~ so chic!
    U look like u just popped out of magazine!!
    Super cool~~ xoxo

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  9. Leftbankgirl says :

    These shots are gorgeous and the sweater is incredible! It looks so soft!

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  10. wow! amazing photos

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