Matteau Celebrates 10th Anniversary With Moda Operandi

In honor of its 10th anniversary, minimalist-bent fashion brand Matteau is releasing an exclusive collaboration with Moda Operandi, whom the label has partnered with since 2019, on Thursday.

“As one of our earliest supporters, it feels like a full-circle moment to be working with Lauren [Santo Domingo] and the Moda Operandi team,” cofounders and sisters Peta Heinsen & Ilona Hamer told WWD.

The 13-piece collection embodies the Australian brand’s well-known, easy ethos of modern wardrobe essentials from Hammer and Heisen, who design their collections between Sydney and Los Angeles. Furthermore, the Matteau x Moda Operandi collection was designed to be easily packable and travel-friendly, as seen through new takes on the brand’s quintessential, breezy silhouettes in summery hues. 

April Hennig, president of Moda Operandi, told WWD that the brand’s minimalist aesthetic found a natural home with the retailer through their collaboration, which “reimagines proven silhouettes in fresh seasonal fabrics — crisp cotton poplin, breezy linen and refined knits.” 

“Designed for high summer dressing, this collection blends elevated essentials with effortless cocktail wear, capturing the essence of warm-weather elegance,” she said.

For instance, the Fisherman Drawcord pant now comes in an organic cotton-silk blend, the organic cotton poplin sundresses that make for the perfect summer wedding guest dresses come in a new rosewater colorway, and the Crossback Midi and Shift Mini linen and cotton dresses feel fresh in lemon hues. 

In addition, the brand is offering its signature heavyweight jersey Breton Stripe T with classic boat neck and straight sleeves in a custom Rose Stripe colorway, as seen on model Britt Oosten in the collaboration’s campaign imagery, shot by Hammer in Lanzarote, Canary Islands.

The Matteau x Moda Operandi exclusive collection, priced $240 to $650, is available to shop via both companies’ e-commerce websites.