The wait is over. The Mela Purdie Spring/Summer 2026 collection has landed at Signature of Double Bay, and it may be the most considered, most wearable Mela Purdie collection yet.
For those who already know Mela Purdie, you'll understand the quiet anticipation that comes with each new season. For those discovering the label for the first time — welcome. Mela Purdie is the Australian womenswear label that has built its reputation on one simple but radical idea: that clothing should work as hard as the women who wear it, without ever looking like it's trying too hard.
As one of Sydney's leading Mela Purdie stockists, we at Signature of Double Bay are proud to bring you the full S/S 26 range, available online and in our Double Bay boutique.
The S/S 26 Colour Stories
This season Mela Purdie has organised the collection around four distinct colour stories, each one a complete wardrobe proposition in itself.
Out of the Blue — Mela Purdie in Sky and Skygem
The hero story of the season opens in blue — not just any blue, but a luminous sky tone that Mela Purdie has named Skygem and Crystal. Sky-soft ruffles, relaxed shirting and clean-lined knits, all in one luminous hue that does the work of an entire wardrobe.
Key Mela Purdie pieces from this story include:
Mela Purdie Roman Blouse in Crystal — a beautifully draped blouse with signature ruffle detail at the collar and cuffs. This is Mela Purdie dressing at its most effortlessly elegant.
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Mela Purdie Travel T in Skygem — the Travel T is a Mela Purdie staple reborn each season in new colours. Lightweight, packable and endlessly versatile, it's the kind of Mela Purdie top that travels with you from city to coast without missing a beat.
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt in Skygem — relaxed shirting in that luminous blue. Pair with the Soft Zip Pant for an easy head-to-toe look.
Mela Purdie Soft Zip Pant in Hay — a neutral counterpart to the blue story, the Soft Zip Pant in Hay grounds the collection beautifully. Classic Mela Purdie pants construction: comfortable, crease-resistant, and impeccably cut.
Line Up — Mela Purdie Breton Stripes and Black Pants
The second story is an exercise in timeless contrast. Breton stripes paired back with barrel-leg and tapered black pants — monochrome dressing that never goes out of style.
Mela Purdie Tab Top in White and Black — a fresh take on the classic stripe, with a tab collar detail that elevates it beyond the ordinary.
Mela Purdie Relaxed Boat Neck in White and Black Banner Stripe — the Boat Neck is one of Mela Purdie's most beloved tops, and in the Banner Stripe it's at its most graphic and wearable.
Mela Purdie Barrel Leg Pant in Black — the Barrel Leg Pant is new for S/S 26 and already a standout. A wider leg with a tapered hem, it's the kind of Mela Purdie pant that works with everything from a stripe tee to a silk blouse.
Mela Purdie Barrel Leg Pant in White — the white version for those who want to wear the full monochrome story in reverse. Crisp, clean and very now.
Pin Point — Mela Purdie Navy Pinstripe
Precision tailoring, loosened up. Navy pinstripe with a chalk contrast shirt and wide-leg pants — this is the Mela Purdie Australia office-to-evening story for S/S 26.
Mela Purdie Crop Shirt in Navy and Chalk Stripe — a cropped, short-sleeve shirt in a sharp pinstripe. Pairs beautifully with the Suit Pant for a coordinated look.
Mela Purdie Crop Shirt in Chalk — the white companion piece, designed to layer under or over the pinstripe separates.
Mela Purdie Suit Pant in Navy and Chalk Stripe — wide-leg, high-rise and impeccably constructed. This is the Mela Purdie pant for women who want to look polished without sacrificing comfort.
Mela Purdie Atrium Blouse in Syrup — a warm caramel blouse that cuts across the monochrome palette and brings warmth to the pinstripe story. One of the standout Mela Purdie tops this season.
Green Light — Mela Purdie in Bayleaf and Verdant
The final colour story is perhaps the most unexpected and most beautiful — relaxed shirting, silky textures and tailored trousers in olive and teal. Considered pieces, ready to move.
Mela Purdie Saville Shirt in Bayleaf — a generous, relaxed olive shirt in Mela Purdie's signature easy-care fabric. The kind of piece that looks as good belted over wide-leg pants as it does worn open over a tee.
Mela Purdie Nomad Pant in Bayleaf — the Nomad Pant is a Mela Purdie favourite for good reason. A tapered, ankle-length silhouette in a lightweight technical fabric that is genuinely travel-ready. If you're looking for Mela Purdie pants that will take you from the airport to a dinner without a wrinkle, this is it.
Mela Purdie Bespoke Shirt in Verdant — a rich teal silk-feel shirt that is one of the most striking pieces in the S/S 26 collection. Mela Purdie at its most confident.
Mela Purdie Pace Pant in Verdant — the Pace Pant in teal completes the green story with a wide-leg, relaxed silhouette. Wear head-to-toe with the Bespoke Shirt for full impact, or pair with neutrals for a more subdued take.
Why Mela Purdie? The Signature of Double Bay Perspective
We've been stocking Mela Purdie at Signature of Double Bay for many years, and every season we're reminded why the label has such a devoted following among Australian women — particularly those who travel.
Mela Purdie clothing is designed to pack flat, resist creasing, and emerge from a suitcase looking exactly as it did when it went in. The fabrics are proprietary blends developed specifically for this purpose — lightweight enough to layer, structured enough to hold their shape, and easy-care enough to wash and wear on the road.
It's also worth noting that Mela Purdie sizing is generous and inclusive, with styles that flatter a wide range of body shapes. The elastic waists and pull-on constructions on many Mela Purdie pants make them genuinely comfortable for all-day wear — which is why they're so popular with our customers who travel long-haul.
Shop Mela Purdie New Arrivals at Signature of Double Bay
The full Mela Purdie S/S 26 collection is now available online at Signature of Double Bay. As one of Sydney's leading Mela Purdie stockists, we carry the complete range across all colour stories and size options.
Free Australian delivery on all orders over $300. Visit us in store at Shop 1, The Royal Arcade, 401-407 New South Head Rd, Double Bay NSW 2028, or call us on (02) 9327 4377.
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