A Welcome Change
David Bardas: the Man Behind the Brand
David Lawrence has always reflected the times and the women who wear it. Since the brand’s creation in 1978, it has been synonymous with luxury, modernity and female empowerment. This year we celebrated 40 years of being at the forefront of fashion and as we celebrate achieving this milestone, we look back at our rich history and remind ourselves of the journey we took to get here. Revisiting the David Lawrence story is impossible without revisiting the brand’s founder, David Bardas’ own. Our General Manager, Tina van Zyl, along with a few members from the David Lawrence team, enjoyed a celebratory luncheon with David and his daughter Belinda at Melbourne’s exclusive Bachas Restaurant. They discussed the brand’s humble origins, the setbacks, the seemingly endless frustrations and the euphoric triumphs that are part of the brand’s history.
A DAY WITH VIKTORIA NOVAK
In celebration of our Victoria Garcia collection, we have teamed up with incredibly talented accessories designer Viktoria Novak to bring you a luxurious embellished Headpiece. Viktoria devoted hours to creating this piece especially for us for our 40th Birthday, hand sewing the Swarovski crystals, and weaving her delicate magic through the piece. These materials are so rare that it cannot be replicated, making it an incredibly special piece.
We spent a day with Viktoria to discuss her inspirations as a designer and her work creating our exclusive David Lawrence crown.
David Lawrence x Victoria Garcia
In celebration of our 40th year anniversary, we have designed an exclusive collection in collaboration with talented Australian textile artist Victoria Garcia. A refined Victorian botanical world, delicately interconnected, David Lawrence x Victoria Garcia explores an elegant and untamed wilderness, flowing with life. Detailed floral illustrations and quality, timeless pieces, the collection encourages eyes to linger for those subtle details.
Major Moments in Fashion History
As we celebrate our 40th year anniversary, we reflect back on our journey and what this milestone means for us. As a brand that was born from independent women taking to the workforce, we have continued to reflect the progressive lives and values of the women who wear us. We recently sat down with some of our amazing team members over the years both past and present to take a look back at some iconic moments in fashion.
BEHIND THE SCENES OF SS18
40 years ago, on the iconic Collins St strip in Melbourne, David Lawrence was born. Emerging at a time when women’s responsibilities and identities were rapidly evolving, we were the first Australian label to offer luxurious, investment pieces for the working woman.
How To Make Your Luxury Wool Items Last
The softness of a wool garment is easy to fall in love with, so you likely want those pieces to last for many winters to come. Keep reading to find out how you can get the most out of your treasured wool pieces.
How the Trench Coat Became a Style Icon
From an emblem of patriotism, to the shoulders of Hollywood stars and now the staple piece of your winter wardrobe, we explore how the trench coat became an icon of fashion.
