Australian fashion brand DE GAIL has unveiled its latest collection, LUSTRE, marking a significant step forward in plus-size fashion. Designed exclusively for sizes 14 to 24, this new range focuses on warm days, long evenings, and the art of confident dressing. Built around fluid silhouettes, soft sheen fabrics, and meticulously considered cuts, LUSTRE offers an edit of elevated summer pieces that feel modern, wearable, and genuinely thoughtful in how they fit and move on the body.
A Deliberate Approach to Plus-Size Design
In a market where the majority of fashion choices still cap out at size 14, LUSTRE takes a deliberate and refreshing approach. Rather than simply resizing existing designs, the collection has been created from the ground up with curve-first proportions, fabric choices, and shapes that drape, skim, and flow. It is not about ticking a size box; it is about designing properly for the bodies the brand is dressing. Each piece has been designed to work with curves, not against them, balancing ease with structure and softness with strength.
Fluid Silhouettes for Day-to-Night Versatility
LUSTRE is a collection designed to catch the light, with draped satin featuring prominently to create a soft sheen that feels luxurious without being overly formal. Lightweight tailoring and easy summer essentials ground the collection in everyday wearability, making it just as suited to daytime plans as it is to dinner, events, and celebrations. The silhouettes are fluid and confident: dresses skim rather than cling, satin pants fall beautifully through the leg, and tunic tops offer coverage without sacrificing shape. Every piece transitions effortlessly from day to night, which is exactly what a modern summer wardrobe needs.
A Timeless Yet Fresh Colour Palette
The colour story feels both timeless and fresh, anchored by classic black and white pieces that will stay relevant long after summer ends. These are softened with bursts of buttery yellow and baby blue sprinkled throughout, bringing warmth, lightness, and a subtle sense of play. This palette works across skin tones and occasions, making it easy to build outfits without overthinking. Whether styled together or mixed back with wardrobe staples, the colours feel considered and versatile.
Key Pieces from the LUSTRE Collection
Notable items from the collection include:
- ELKE MINI DRESS in Black, priced at $129
- JOLIE TUNIC TOP in Cream at $119 paired with MALIA PANTS in Butter Yellow at $129
- ELKE MIDI DRESS in Baby Blue, available for $159
- STELLA BODYSUIT in White at $79 with the AUDEN SKIRT in Baby Blue at $129
- QUINN BOAT NECK TEE in White for $69 alongside MALIA PANTS in Baby Blue at $129
Why This Launch Matters for Australian Fashion
LUSTRE is not just another seasonal drop; it represents a growing shift in Australian fashion towards designing with intention for plus-size bodies. It acknowledges that sizes 14–24 deserve the same level of care, fabric quality, and thoughtful design as straight-size collections. Designed for confident dressing, LUSTRE brings together elevated fabrics and considered cuts that feel empowering rather than performative. These are pieces worth investing in, built to be worn, loved, and returned to again and again. The full DE GAIL LUSTRE collection is now available for shopping online.
