Sexy and smart, Scanlan & Theodore’s technical precision and innovative designs attract style icons including Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Carine Roitfeld, Kylie, and Mary Kate Olsen, despite the label’s US absence since 2002. Obviously, Creative Director Gary Theodore’s ideal woman is “intelligent, passionate, and independent.” He proudly points to his creative collaborations in Australia with fine artists and photographers as a consistent source of inspiration, and describes his work as “charmingly rule breaking with inventive classicism.”

Launched in 1987 with the idea of developing a new Australian fashion culture, customers were immediately presented with European standards of cut and silhouette. Scanlan & Theodore could be called the Chloe of Down Under – though unlike overly publicized Euro brands, no one will recognize your dress!

“I’m thrilled to be the exclusive stockist of Scanlan & Theodore in the US – they are the epitome of cool and an Australian institution” says Charles of her coup. “They are as aspirational now, as they were when I was in high school.”

The Thurley collection is also beyond trends, providing only elegant, timeless, and exquisite evening frocks. The Resort Collection calls upon the Thurley trademarks of an urban color palate (winter white, classic black, and smoky grey) and custom-made, soft-washed silks embellished with vintage Parisian laces. It's this understated elegance that attracts sophisticated wearers such as Michelle Pfeiffer.

Each piece is created by Melbourne based founder Helen Thurley O’Connor, the recipient of a FIT scholarship and a Scanlan & Theodore alum, to remain treasured and wearable for many seasons to come - the result of uniquely flattering designs and traditional dress-making skills. For Resort, the silhouette emphasizes the waist, dresses pulled in with vintage leather belts or subtle silk ties. Long-line knits complete the sophisticated, yet always romantic, look.

"I love how Thurley is unapologetically feminine" states Charles. "They make THE perfect party dress!"