#annacordellclothing

[kristofferpaulsen]

Nice to see a few photos from the before times of @charmoffinchesband rockin @annacordellclothing.. all i remember was carrying gear for miles then scrambling up the clifffside, poor @ashleyludkin struggling up the rocks with a Seaport with a laptop (that would quickly decide to run an update, resulting in shooting to card the rest of the shoot). But by golly that golden light huh. That velvet dress. Jeez. I think it’s time for me to get that blue velvet blazer, Anna!! #charmoffinches #annacordellclothing #phaseonephoto #profotoglobal #blackrock #melbourne https://www.instagram.com/p/CVd5VzyhRnc/?utm_medium=tumblr

[neo-romantic]

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[jeremystrele]

Much Ado About These Melbourne-Made Suits

Much Ado About These Melbourne-Made Suits

Fashion

by Elle Murrell

Melbourne-based musician and fashion designer Anna Cordell specialises in custom suits. Photo – Lilli Waters.

This campaign of her garments was captured in Olinda, in Melbourne’s Dandenong Ranges. Photo – Lilli Waters.

Anna’s love of fashion ‘started with a good dress up box – mostly old clothes and necklaces from various eras from my mother, aunt and grandmother, mixed in with beautiful scarves and fabrics to play around with!’ Photo – Lilli Waters.

‘Lilli is so versatile stylistically- she has done so much… but I think she really has something unique to bring to fashion photography,’ says Anna. Photos – Lilli Waters.

Her line focuses on linen, corduroy, denim, and other classic fabrics or bespoke prints. Photo – Lilli Waters.

Designed and made in Melbourne, many pieces feature local fabrics and offcuts. Photo – Lilli Waters.

A life-long keen op shopper, Anna Cordell studied philosophy and music, yet fashion was never far from this hardworking creative’s mind. All three areas intertwine in her life today!

The mother-of-five (!!) sold vintage finds at Camberwell Market, curated vintage collections for the likes of Sportsgirl and General Pants, and ran her own retail spaces in and around starting her family. ‘In that time I was home with my daughters, I re-discovered music and began to write again. Being involved in the local scene really got me re-energised with clothing – musicians are such a wonderful source of inspiration,’ she explains. ‘They love clothes and they are often so creative with them’.

These days, Anna’s eponymous fashion line sees her steering clear of official seasons and collections, instead specialising in timeless, custom order suits. ‘After having my fifth daughter, I was wondering whether to continue or not, but then I started getting inquiries about this suit. So I made a couple, then a couple more!’ she explains. Glowing, word-of-mouth referrals and the popular revival of the women’s suit has kept  Anna busy ever since!

In addition to her suits, Anna sporadically introduces other garments, all focusing on linen, corduroy, denim, and other classic fabrics or bespoke prints – this winter it’s plaid! An ethical, transparent production process and ‘push back on fast fashion’ is key to her practice; all Anna’s pieces are designed and made in Melbourne, many featuring local fabrics and offcuts.

For her latest range, the designer created this stunning photo campaign with TDF favourite Lilli Waters, in the Dandenong Ranges. The duo first worked together for the cover of Anna’s forthcoming album. ‘Somehow her images are feminine and dreamy but so strong – so full of depth!’ says Anna. ‘I have admired her work for years, and she was one of my very first customers!’

Alongside raising her band of girls, and working on some new ‘romantic and renaissance inspired’ fashion ideas, Anna will soon be releasing tracks from her album. ‘At the moment the music and the clothing are having a little battle for attention… and the main thing is I need to put my family right there front-and-centre ahead of them both,’ she says. ‘Even I’m curious to see how this all plays out in six months!’

For fashion enquiries contact Anna Cordell Clothing via @annacordellclothing . For more on Anna’s music visit Annacordellmusic.com.

[kristofferpaulsen]

MONIQUE RYAN. Thrilled to have the photographed the badass treasurer slayer herself again for today’s cover of @goodweekendmag. Amazing styling by my beautiful mate @annacordellclothing, swipe over to see the full amazing teal suit Anna made for Mon to wear. So awesome. I had the honour of shooting Monique’s campaign photo all those months ago in late 2021, and it was such a surreal moment shooting this cover, like we’d come a full circle. One minute Mon was bustling into her house in her scrubs (she’d just come from her job as a doctor), next minute we’re at @sunstudios with hair and makeup artists tweaking her “unelectable hair” and stylists draping her in teal fabric (not, please note turquoise). I kept imagining a *record scratch* “you’re probably wondering how i got here” tv show style cut. Anyway. How awesome. Out today in the SMH and GW. Brilliant creative direction as always from @timbeor, and beautiful hair and makeup from @mariagullace. Expert assist from @kaylamaayy. #mon4kooyong #phaseonephoto #profotoglobal #auspol #annacordellclothing (at SUNSTUDIOS) https://www.instagram.com/p/CgVG4LZBzUj/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[kristofferpaulsen]

My beautiful friend @laura.may.grogan wearing @annacordellclothing. What a pairing x . . . #isoportrait #lauramaygrogan #annacordellclothing #portrait (at The Basin, Victoria, Australia) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEJL8hppTc5/?igshid=mlqzyrgmfjw3

[kristofferpaulsen]

Charm of Finches. Something very differently from what I normally do, working with my buddy @annacordellclothing. Mucking around with the @lensbabyusa OMNI kit. Fun! #charmoffinches #lensbabyomni #phaseonephoto #profoto #annacordell https://www.instagram.com/p/CAm7Bpqp7rm/?igshid=1m7lpyr9io6wn

[kristofferpaulsen]

Thinkin’ ‘bout hanging with @charmoffinchesband and @annacordellclothing on the side of a cliff last summer. Seems like forever ago. @ashleyludkin on the assist @lilyswan_mua on the brushes. #charmoffinches #redbluff #phaseonephoto (at Red Bluff Lookout) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAW5ItTpD2Z/?igshid=aos0farzejad