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Mela Purdie Core Collection

Mela Purdie has been creating and perfecting her Core Collection for over 20 years, and it’s easy to see why these pieces have become wardrobe favourites. They’re timeless, beautifully made right here in Australia, and always in stock when you’re ready for a refresh. Maybe you’ve had one hanging in your wardrobe for a few years and it’s time to update it—or maybe it’s time to find out why so many people swear by these forever pieces!


Best of the Best

Loved for their comfort, quality, and effortless polish, these top-rated core styles are the foundation of many wardrobes. Whether you're building a capsule from scratch or refreshing your everyday favourites, these are the pieces our customers come back for—season after season. With flattering cuts, premium fabrics, and a timeless feel, they work hard and wear beautifully.

Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Regular priceFrom $325.00
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Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Black
Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Navy
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Saddle
Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Denim
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Cerise
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+ 3 more
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6 reviews
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Top Seller
Regular priceFrom $275.00
Black
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Elm
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Fudge
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Navy
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Seagrass
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
White
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
+ 3 more
8 10 12 14 16 18 6

13 reviews
Mela Purdie Relaxed Boat Neck Jersey
Regular price $189.00
Vivid Pink
Mela Purdie Relaxed Boat Neck Jersey
Black
Mela Purdie Relaxed Boat Neck Jersey
Navy
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White
Mela Purdie Relaxed Boat Neck Jersey
+ 1 more
8 10 12 14 16 18

9 reviews
Mela Purdie Long Pant Jersey
Regular priceFrom $215.00
Black
Mela Purdie Long Pant Jersey
Canyon
Mela Purdie Long Pant Jersey
Navy
Mela Purdie Long Pant Jersey
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20

4 reviews
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
From $241.50
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Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
Lagoon
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
Navy
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Salmon
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Skygem
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
White
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+ 3 more
6 8 10 12 14 16 18 20 22

2 reviews
Mela Purdie Zip Stiletto Pant Matte Jersey
Regular priceFrom $249.00
Black
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Navy
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Denim
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Sapphire
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+ 1 more
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2 reviews

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Mela Purdie Nomad Pant Microprene
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Regular price $240.00
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Navy
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6 reviews
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Mela Purdie Cropped Tuscan Pant Microprene
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Regular price $265.00
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Navy
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White
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19 reviews
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Mela Purdie Travel T Mache
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Regular price $265.00
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Vivid Pink
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Delphinium
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Hay
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Navy
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Skygem
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Tangerine
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White
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9 reviews
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Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Regular priceFrom $325.00
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White
Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Black
Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Navy
#colour_navy
Saddle
Mela Purdie Relaxed Pocket Shirt Microprene
Denim
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Cerise
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+ 3 more

6 reviews
MELA PURDIE
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
From $241.50
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Black
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
Lagoon
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Navy
#colour_navy
Salmon
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Skygem
Mela Purdie Single Pocket Shirt Mache
White
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2 reviews
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Mela Purdie Pace Pant Mache
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From $241.50
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Capri
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Cargo
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Dahlia
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Fossil
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Fudge
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Hay
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Lagoon
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Mallard
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Navy
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Paradise
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Parisian
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Peach
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Rosebud
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White
Mela Purdie Pace Pant Mache
+ 12 more

6 reviews
MELA PURDIE
Mela Purdie Palazzo Shell Top Jersey
Regular price $165.00
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Mela Purdie Palazzo Shell Top Jersey
Black
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Navy
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White
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5 reviews
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Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
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Regular priceFrom $192.50
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Bayleaf
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Biscotti
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
Black
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Elm
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
Fossil
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
Hay
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
Mocha
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
Navy
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
Saddle
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
White
Mela Purdie Cropped Zip Cargo Microprene
+ 8 more

3 reviews
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Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Top Seller
Regular priceFrom $275.00
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Black
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Elm
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Fudge
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Navy
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
Seagrass
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
White
Mela Purdie Cross Pant Microprene
+ 3 more

13 reviews
MELA PURDIE
Mela Purdie Tab Slide Tank Mache
Regular price $309.00
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White
Mela Purdie Tab Slide Tank Mache
Black
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Navy
Mela Purdie Tab Slide Tank Mache
Peel
Mela Purdie Tab Slide Tank Mache
Vista
Mela Purdie Tab Slide Tank Mache
+ 2 more

5 reviews
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Mela Purdie Travel T Dress Mache
Regular price $335.00
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Mela Purdie Travel T Dress Mache
Navy
Mela Purdie Travel T Dress Mache
Paradise
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Leather
Mela Purdie Travel T Dress Mache
Miami
Mela Purdie Travel T Dress Mache
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3 reviews
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Mela Purdie Half Zip Shirt Microprene
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Regular price $325.00
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Bark
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Black
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Navy
Mela Purdie Half Zip Shirt Microprene
White
Mela Purdie Half Zip Shirt Microprene
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2 reviews
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Mela Purdie Soft Shirt Mache
Regular price $335.00
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Vista
Mela Purdie Soft Shirt Mache
FIG
Mela Purdie Soft Shirt Mache
GALAXY
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Carmine
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Peach
Mela Purdie Soft Shirt Mache
White
Mela Purdie Soft Shirt Mache
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Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
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From $248.50
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Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
Chestnut
Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
Magenta
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Miami
Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
Mulberry
Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
Navy
Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
Teaberry
Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
White
Mela Purdie Maxi Pace Pant Mache
+ 5 more

5 reviews