A study in proximity.
WINTER '26 emerges from a season of looking closer - shaped not by expansion, but by attention: to process, material, and the quiet evolution of familiar forms.
This season continues our exploration of leather as both utility and expression. Classic silhouettes return alongside new arrivals, rendered in deep black and greyscale leathers, punctuated by moments of red, tan, and python. Handbags soften and sharpen in equal measure. Leather jackets carry the weight of permanence without feeling fixed. Fragments of silver punctuate the collection like small observations gathered along the way.
As always, the work begins with material, following texture, instinct, and curiosity wherever they lead. Some pieces emerge quickly; others ask for patience. Together, they form a collection that values process over urgency and longevity over novelty.
Threaded throughout are subtle traces of PIECES: gestures of collage, contrast, and experimentation that continue to inform how we see and make.
WINTER '26 is not a departure, but a refinement. An exercise in paying closer attention to what already matters.
Yours, with love.
PIECES Drop II is a limited-edition series over a year in the making - an ongoing exploration of patchwork and collage as both material and metaphor. Each work captures the raw immediacy of chance, spontaneity harnessed as an embodiment of a fleeting moment - stitched into permanence.
A THOUGHTFUL CURATION OF AUSTRALIAN AND INTERNATIONAL BRANDS
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Deiji Studios
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Olga Joan
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MIISTA
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St. Agni
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INCAUSA
Founded in 2011, The Lair is a concept store and retail space offering a thoughtful curation of fashion and objects that inspire personal expression.
More than just a brick-and-mortar store, The Lair and its neighbouring studio offer a glimpse into a lifestyle shaped by creativity, warmth, and inclusivity.
Driven by the desire to fill every wardrobe and home with unique, timeless pieces, The Lair showcases an eclectic mix of Australian and international designers alongside its own label of leather accessories, apparel, and fine jewellery.
Each collection is designed and handmade in Australia by a dedicated team of artisans.
Visit us in-store - 41 Hunter St Newcastle, NSW Australia
ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF COUNTRY
The Lair acknowledges the Awabakal people as the traditional custodians of the land on which we work, live and play. We recognise their continuing connection to land, sea, culture and community, and pay our deepest respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We celebrate the stories, culture and traditions of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders of all communities who also work and live on this land.