Silk Laundry: Is This Melbourne Brand Worth the Investment?

If Viktoria & Woods is the safe bet Australian women reach for when building a capsule wardrobe, Silk Laundry is the one they reach for when they want every piece to actually feel like something. Founded in Melbourne in 2015 by Katie Kolodinski — a Canadian-born, Ukraine-raised designer who moved to Australia to study psychology before fashion claimed her — Silk Laundry started with a single obsession: recreating the perfect 90s slip dress in 100% silk.

That obsession turned into a globally recognised label with boutiques across Australia, North America and Europe. Today, the brand has expanded well beyond slip dresses into tailored suiting, knitwear, blazers and accessories — all built on natural fibres and a philosophy of fewer, better pieces designed to last years rather than seasons.

You’ll find 12 Silk Laundry pieces on Miss Nelly, sitting in a tight price band that tells you exactly what this brand is about: considered investment pieces, not impulse buys. Here’s what your money actually gets you.

What Does Silk Laundry Cost? A Price Breakdown

The current range on Miss Nelly spans from $150 to $625 AUD, with an average price of $558. That might sound steep — and it is compared to fast fashion — but the price-per-wear calculation shifts dramatically when you factor in the quality of materials and the kind of pieces that genuinely stay in rotation for years.

Here’s how the pricing breaks down across categories:

• Accessories ($150): The entry point. A single twill scarf that works as a neck scarf, bag accessory or hair tie — the most accessible way to buy into the brand.
• Knitwear ($530): Wool-silk blends that feel substantial without bulk. The cropped crewneck sits right at the waist for clean layering under blazers.
• Slouch Pants ($595–$625): The hero category. Seven colourways of the same impeccably cut trouser, from classic black through to Moon Pinstripe.
• Blazers ($600): Wool-silk relaxed blazers in two tones — the kind that look equally sharp over a silk cami or a plain white tee.
• Wide Bias Pants ($620): A raw-edge, wide-leg silhouette in black that reads more fashion-forward than the slouch pant.

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The Standout: Twill Slouch Pants (7 Colourways, $595–$625)

If there’s a single piece that defines this collection, it’s the Twill Slouch Pants. Silk Laundry clearly knows it — they’ve produced the same silhouette in seven distinct colourways: Black, Cacao, Hazelnut, Pine, Sky, Slate and the premium Moon Pinstripe.

The logic is simple: find a cut that works and let the colour do the talking. These are high-waisted, relaxed through the leg, and finished in a twill that holds its shape without the stiffness you get from cheaper suiting fabrics. At $595 for the solid colourways (or $625 for the Moon Pinstripe), they’re positioned as the kind of tailored trouser you buy once and wear three times a week.

Best Buy Under $200: The Twill Scarf

At $150, the Silk Laundry Twill Scarf in Hog Wash is the only piece in the current collection under $200 — and it’s a clever entry point. The same twill fabric used in the pants and blazers, but in a versatile accessory format. Tie it around your neck with a blazer, loop it through a handbag strap, or wear it as a headband. The Hog Wash colourway is a warm, muted neutral that works across seasons.

Best Buys Under $600: Knitwear & Slouch Pants

The sweet spot for Silk Laundry sits between $530 and $595. Here you’ll find pieces with genuine wardrobe-building potential:

The Wool Cropped Crewneck in Root ($530) is the most affordable garment in the collection. It’s a wool-based knit that hits at the natural waist — cropped but not midriff-baring — making it one of those rare knits that looks right tucked into high-waisted trousers or left to skim the waistband of a midi skirt. The Root colourway is a deep, earthy brown that reads decidedly winter-through-spring.

For the slouch pants, the calculation is straightforward: pick the colourway that fills the gap in your wardrobe. Black ($595) is the obvious workhorse, but Cacao and Hazelnut offer warm neutrals that pair beautifully with the knitwear, while Pine and Sky bring quiet colour without the commitment of a bold print.

The Investment Pieces: Blazers & Wide Bias Pants ($600–$625)

At the top of the range sit two blazers and one statement trouser — and each justifies its price point differently.

The Wool Silk Relaxed Blazer comes in Black ($600) and Deadleaf ($600). The wool-silk blend gives it a softness that pure wool blazers simply can’t match, and the relaxed cut means it sits naturally over the shoulders without the rigid structure of traditional tailoring. Black is the year-round staple; Deadleaf — a warm, dried-leaf brown — is the kind of tone that makes a blazer feel less corporate and more editorial.

The Wide Bias Pants in Raw Edge Black ($620) are the most fashion-forward piece in the collection. The bias cut creates a fluid drape through the leg, and the raw edge detail along the hem adds a deliberately unfinished quality that reads modern rather than sloppy. These work best with a tucked-in silk cami or the cropped crewneck — let the trouser do the heavy lifting.

How to Shop Silk Laundry Smart

With a collection this focused, the strategy is less about finding hidden bargains and more about buying with intention:

• Start with one pair of slouch pants. They’re the workhorse of this collection. Pick the colourway that fills the biggest gap — usually Black or a warm neutral like Cacao.
• Add the cropped crewneck second. At $530, it’s the most versatile layering piece, and it pairs naturally with every trouser in the range.
• Consider the blazer as a third piece. Once you have the pants and knit, the relaxed blazer transforms both into a proper set. The Deadleaf colourway adds more visual interest than black if your wardrobe already has a dark blazer covered.
• The scarf is a gift-worthy entry point. At $150, it’s the piece you buy for someone (or yourself) when you want a taste of the brand without the full investment.

The Bottom Line

Silk Laundry isn’t trying to be everything. The current collection on Miss Nelly is deliberately narrow — tailored pants, two blazers, a knit and a scarf, all in natural fibres, all designed to work together. That’s the brand’s entire proposition: build a wardrobe from a tight edit of pieces that genuinely earn their place.

At an average price of $558, these are unambiguously investment pieces. But they’re investment pieces with a clear purpose — the kind of clothes you reach for four days out of five because the cut is right, the fabric feels good, and they look as sharp on a Tuesday morning as they did the first time you wore them.

The range is live on Miss Nelly now. Browse the full Silk Laundry collection below.

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