The Long Pant

Two Decades of the Perfect Pull-On Trouser

Crafted from Mela Purdie's Australian-made Matte Jersey, the Long Pant has been a wardrobe essential for over twenty years — and the reason is in the wearing. The soft, stretch jersey moves with you, skims the line and pulls on with no fuss, while the rich matte surface keeps it looking considered. This is the trouser you reach for when you want to feel dressed without thinking about it.

How to style the Mela Purdie Long Pant

• For travel: With the Café T and slides — soft, stretchy and forgiving across long days.
• For work: Under the Soft Stand Shirt with a heel for a fluid, elongating line.
• For the weekend: With a Singlet and trainers, comfortable enough for anything the day holds.

Frequently asked questions

What is Matte Jersey? It's Mela Purdie's Australian-made signature — a soft, colour-rich viscose-stretch jersey with a refined matte finish and exceptional comfort.

Is the Long Pant pull-on? Yes. The jersey's natural stretch gives it an easy, comfortable pull-on fit.

Does the colour hold? The Matte Jersey is prized for its depth and colour retention through repeated wear and washing.

The Funnel Shell

A Versatile Funnel-Neck Shell with Fluid Fall

This Funnel Shell brings the soft funnel neckline to Mela Purdie's relaxed, lustrous Mache, for a versatile piece with fluid movement and a smooth surface. The funnel neck adds quiet interest while the airflow finish keeps it cool and crease proof — a layering hero that wears as easily alone as it does beneath jackets and overshirts. Effortless, elegant and travel ready.

How to style the Mela Purdie Funnel Shell (Mache)

• For travel: With the Soft Capri and sandals — fluid, breathable and packable.
• For work: Under the Villa Overshirt with the Soft Zip Pant for a clean layered line.
• For the in-between: Beneath a coat or overshirt as the evening cools.

Frequently asked questions

What is a funnel neckline? A soft stand-up neck that sits gently around the throat — clean and elegant left unadorned.

Does it layer well? Yes; the fluid body sits smoothly under jackets, shirts and overshirts.

How is it cared for? Machine washable in fluid Mache.

The Pace Pant

An Ankle-Length Wide Leg in Lustrous Mache

The Pace Pant highlights a wide-leg silhouette, cut from Mela Purdie's relaxed, lustrous Mache. The fabric's fluidity gives the trouser its elegant column-like fall, while the airflow finish keeps it cool and breathable. It's the easy, occasion-ready wide leg that wears like your most comfortable trouser.

How to style the Mela Purdie Pace Pant

• For travel: With the Travel T and flat sandals — fluid, breathable and packable.
• For the weekend: With the Audrey Tank and slides for relaxed drape.
• For the in-between: Topped with the Villa Overshirt or a coat as the evening cools.

Frequently asked questions

What length is the Pace Pant? A slightly cropped length with a wide leg, for an elegant column-like fall.

Is Mache cool to wear? Yes; the fine-denier weave and airflow finish keep it breathable.

Is it good for travel? Yes — fluid, crease proof and easy to pack.

The Crop Palazzo Pant

The Wide Leg, Cropped for Warmer Days

The Crop Palazzo Pant brings the comfort and flattering width of the Palazzo to a cropped length, cut from compressed matte-finish Powder Knit. The shorter line is made for warmer weather and flat shoes, sitting cleanly at the ankle to show a slide or a sandal. It carries the same drape and recovery as its full-length sister — only lighter, breezier and built for the in-between season.

How to style the Mela Purdie Crop Palazzo Pant

• For travel: With the Jewel Shell and leather sandals — cool, packable and unfussy through airports and arrivals.
• For work: Paired with the Plaza Crew Top and a low block heel for a relaxed, contemporary tailored line.
• For the weekend: With a Singlet and white sneakers, the cropped width keeps everything light and easy.

Frequently asked questions

What length is the Crop Palazzo Pant? It sits at a cropped, above-the-ankle length designed to pair with flats and sandals and to layer cleanly under longer tops.

Is it suitable for summer? Yes. The cropped leg and breathable Powder Knit make it one of the most wearable pieces for warm weather and trans-seasonal dressing.

How does it pack? Beautifully. It folds small, resists creasing and recovers on wearing — ideal for travel.

The Soft Shirt

A Timeless Shirt with Featherlight Fall

The Soft Shirt is a Mela Purdie timeless, reimagined in featherlight Mirror Satin with a relaxed, fluid body. The airflow finish keeps it cool and the satin lustre gives it a quiet, elevated shine — a shirt that drapes rather than structures, equally at home tucked into tailoring or worn loose over a wide leg. Effortless polish with a soft hand.

How to style the Mela Purdie Soft Shirt

• For travel: With the Maxi Pace Pant and sandals — fluid, breathable and crease proof.
• For work: Tucked into the Suit Pant with a heel for a refined, lustrous line.
• For the in-between: Layered under a coat or overshirt when the evening cools.

Frequently asked questions

Is Mirror Satin shiny? It has a soft, refined lustre — elevated rather than high-shine.

Is the fit relaxed? Yes; the body is cut for a fluid, relaxed fall.

How do I care for it? Gentle machine wash and dry gently to preserve the satin finish.

The Maxi Pace Pant

A Featherlight Wide Leg with Liquid Drape

Crafted from Mirror Satin — a fine-gauge, featherlight satin with an airflow finish — the Maxi Pace Pant delivers a wide-leg silhouette in a flowing maxi length. The fabric's liquid drape gives the trouser its elegant, column-like fall, while the airflow finish keeps it cool and easy to wear. This is occasion-ready ease: the pant that moves like an evening skirt but wears like your favourite trouser.

How to style the Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant

• For travel: With the Soft Shirt and flat sandals — fluid, breathable and beautifully packable.
• For work: Under the Tux Plaza with a heel for a fluid, elevated line.
• For the weekend: With a Singlet and slides for relaxed, drapey ease.

Frequently asked questions

What is Mirror Satin? A fine-gauge, featherlight satin with an airflow finish — fluid, lustrous and cool to wear.

What length is it? A flowing maxi length with a wide leg, designed for an elegant, column-like fall.

How is it cared for? Gentle machine wash; reshape and dry gently to preserve the drape.

The Nomad Pant

A Tapered, Polished Everyday Trouser

Cut from cotton-rich Microprene with high stretch and a polished finish, the Nomad Pant is shaped for a neat tapered fit and built for daily wear. The crisp surface and natural recovery keep it looking sharp from morning to night, while the stretch keeps it comfortable
through everything in between. The dependable everyday trouser, elevated.

How to style the Mela Purdie Nomad Pant

• For travel: With the Travel T and loafers — neat and comfortable.
• For work: Under the Half Zip Shirt with a heel for a clean tapered line.
• For the in-between: Topped with the Villa Overshirt as evenings cool.

Frequently asked questions

What is the leg shape of the Nomad Pant? A neat, tapered fit through the leg.

Is the fabric comfortable? Yes; high stretch and recovery make the cotton-rich Microprene comfortable for all-day wear.

How do I wash it? Machine washable.

Tab Stand Shell

A Sleeveless Shell with a Crisp Placket

The Tab Stand Shell pairs the polish of Flex Weave twill with the ease of a sleeveless shell, finished with a crisp front placket and buttons. It's the tailored top for warm weather and layered looks alike — structured enough to anchor a suit, light enough to wear alone. A clean, architectural piece with quiet confidence.

How to style the Mela Purdie Tab Stand Shell

• For travel: With the Tapered Flat Pant and flats — sleek and easy on the move.
• For work: Tucked into the Suit Pant under a coat for a layered tailored line.
• For the weekend: With wide denim and slides on warm days.

Frequently asked questions

What colours does the Tab Stand Shell come in? It's offered in core neutrals including black and chalk.

Can it be layered? Yes; the trim cut sits neatly under jackets, shirts and the Tux Plaza.

How do I care for it? Hand wash, reshape and dry flat or hanging.

The Suit Pant

A Refined Waistband, Cut for the Office and Beyond

Cut from matte Flex Weave twill, the Suit Pant features a clean-finish front waistband for a sharp, tailored silhouette that carries from desk to dinner. The structured twill holds its line while the matte surface keeps it understated, making it the foundation of a modern suiting wardrobe. Pair it back to its matching pieces or wear it as the
polished anchor of a separates look.

How to style the Mela Purdie Suit Pant

• For travel: With the Travel T and a loafer — tailored but easy on the move.
• For work: Under the Tux Plaza or Tab Shirt with a heel for a complete suited line.
• For the weekend: With the Café T and trainers to relax the tailoring.
• For the in-between: Layered with the Villa Overshirt or a coat when evenings cool.

Frequently asked questions

What colours does the Suit Pant come in? It's offered in core neutrals including black and chalk — both designed to suit or separate across the collection.

Does it have a structured waistband? Yes — a clean-finish front waistband gives it its tailored, refined line.

Can it be worn as a suit? Yes; it pairs back to the Tux Plaza and Tab pieces for a coordinated suited look or stands alone.