Embodying the evolution and essence of Aje: enter Resort 24 ‘Element’.
Reflecting on 15 years of Aje ahead of appearing at Afterpay Australian Fashion Week, Co-founders Edwina Forest and Adrian Norris felt compelled to return to the codes and components that have defined the house since its inception, distilling their design process down to its pillars—the elements.
Raw beauty. Femininity with an edge. A sense of duality anchored in unexpected contrasts. An artisan sentiment. Australian roots.
LOOK ONE
Bronte Scoop Neck Rib Tank and Cosmos Tiered Midi Skirt
LOOK TWO
Coexistance Twisted Midi Dress
LOOK THREE
Bronte Scoop Neck Rib Tank, Harmony Sheer Coat and Portray Relaxed Pant
Showcased on the 16th of May 2023 at Sydney Modern Project in the Art Gallery of New South Wales—marking the first fashion house to do so in the prestigious location—the collection recalls the years of sultry Australian summers that inspired the house’s coastal-to-urban style.
Opening in a breezy neutral palette and revelling in its origins through a modern lens, signatures from the early years reemerge refreshed: ivory denim with hand-embroidered patchwork; exaggerated whipstitching across necklines and seams; and floating silhouettes with plissé pleats, wire hems, and gathered ruffle accents.
LOOK FOUR
Clarice Draped Mini Slip Dress
LOOK FIVE
Method Logo Scoop Neck Tank and Incandescent Sequin Pant
LOOK SIX
Bronte Scoop Neck Rib Tank and Energy Mini Skirt
Unfolding across three floors, a meandering runway guided by cascading translucent screens created an artful backdrop bathed in natural light. Organic, textural accents grounded the space, with molo paper accordion benches unfurling throughout, mimicking the fluidity of water in a nod to Aje’s coastal Australian origins.
LOOK SEVEN
Hunter Twisted Mini Dress
LOOK NINE
Tana One Piece Swimsuit
LOOK TEN
Intuition French Cuff Shirt and Kendra Frill Mini Skirt
LOOK ELEVEN
Wave Hardware Rib Knit and Insight Deconstructed Pant
LOOK TWELVE
Clarice Draped Maxi Dress
LOOK THIRTEEN
Aje x Outland Denim Shirt and Mini Skirt
Flowing from cool neutrals to earthy brights, hand-painted prints, textural hardware and asymmetrical tucks appear midway, heightening summer dresses, newly introduced ottoman rib swimwear and sculptural bodices.
LOOK FOURTEEN
Genesis Mini Dress
LOOK FIFTEEN
Energy Midi Dress
LOOK SIXTEEN
Aje x Outland Denim Top and Jeans
LOOK SEVENTEEN
Esprit Embroidered Crop Top and Mini Skirt
LOOK EIGHTEEN
Hunter Twisted Mini Dress
LOOK NINETEEN
Agua Embroidered Shirt Dress
A distinctive sense of deconstruction hums throughout, echoed in external seams on oversized tailoring; organically draped tucks and folds, and latticework motifs made from bias-cut strips of raw-edged chiffon.
LOOK TWENTY
Immersion Bias Camisole and Maxi Skirt
LOOK TWENTY ONE
Energy Mini Dress
LOOK TWENTY TWO
Evoke Tailored Jacket, Fiamma Ruched Bra and Dorothy Flower Mini Skirt
LOOK TWENTY THREE
Aurelia Frill Shell Top and Portray Relaxed Pant
LOOK TWENTY FOUR
Filigree Sweetheart Midi Dress
LOOK TWENTY FIVE
Agua Embroidered Shirt and Mini Skirt
LOOK TWENTY SIX
Intrigue Twist Back Maxi Dress
LOOK TWENTY SEVEN
Flame Crop Top and Mary Column Midi Skirt
Elevating the collection, occasionwear is uplifted through ombré cascades of hand-beaded sequins, knife pleat frills and delicately ruched tiers; a vibrant nod to the house’s contemporary core.
LOOK TWENTY EIGHT
Terrene Frill Maxi Dress
LOOK TWENTY NINE
Earthen Trapeze Maxi Dress
LOOK THIRTY
Shallows Strapless Gown
LOOK THIRTY ONE
Ayla Strapless Dress
LOOK THIRTY TWO
Palladium Ruffled Midi Dress
Colliding sculpturesque shapes with dynamic textures, Resort 24 accessories find form in raw raffia trims, and sinuous organza ruffles across shoes and clutch bags, while fluid hardware details and wooden beads add a bold finishing touch.
LOOK THIRTY THREE
Insight Deconstructed Vest, Pant and Solana Sleeveless Shirt
LOOK THIRTY FOUR
Quintette Textured Bralette and Midi Skirt
LOOK THIRTY FIVE
Arbour Whipstitch Mini Dress
LOOK THIRTY SIX
Willow Sweetheart Mini Dress
LOOK THIRTY SEVEN
Quintette Midi Dress
LOOK THIRTY EIGHT
Flora Detail Denim Shirt and Wide Leg Jeans
Capturing 15 years of design codes reimagined, Resort 24 epitomises Aje in its element—then, now and onwards.
LOOK THIRTY NINE
Reflection Sequin Maxi Dress
LOOK FORTY
Calypso Ombre Mini Dress
LOOK FORTY ONE
Tazia Crochet Edge Mini Dress and Knit Pants
LOOK FORTY TWO
Victoria Gown
LOOK FORTY THREE
Quintette Textured Mini Dress
LOOK FORTY FOUR
Rosewood Ruched Maxi Dress
LOOK FORTY FIVE
Tazia Crocheted Edge Tank and Insight Deconstructed Pant
LOOK FORTY SIX
Bronte Scoop Neck Rib Tank and Calypso Ombre Mini Skirt
LOOK FORTY SEVEN
Clarice Draped Maxi Dress
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In Partnership With
Samsung
Beauty Direction by Isabella Schimid for Elizabeth Arden
Hair Direction by Pauline McCabe for ghd
Nails by Gloss and Co.
Show Collaborators
Production, Creative Set and Architecture by Rizer
Runway Production in collaboration with Rizer by Lara Inc
Styling by Rachael Fair
Casting by Rachael Fair & Lara Inc
Music by Jono Ma
Front of House by Adam Worling & Emma Gott
Welcome to Country by Yvonne Weldon
Runway Film Direction by Anthony Lau
Content Artistic Direction by Louisa Gent
Photographers
Blake Azar
Oliver Begg
Lucas Dawson
Felix Forest
Myles Kalus
Isa Sanchez
Claudia Smith
Rob Tennent
Rachel Yasbsley
Videographers
Anthony Lau
Jacopo Lancioni
Ash Larden
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