Few things say ‘Australian Summer’ like slipping off a cover-up and plunging into the ocean. So, as we inch towards more of those magical warm days that turn into balmy nights, news of a collaboration between Matteau and Raes on Wategos makes perfect sense.

It’s a match made in coastal heaven: Matteau has mastered the effort elegance of timeless, easy-to-wear separates, while Raes on Wategos blends laidback living with a luxurious edge, perched on one of Australia’s most picturesque beachfronts. Now, the two Australian icons are unveiling an exclusive capsule resort wear collection, to celebrate Raes on Wategos’ 30th birthday, and the unveiling of Matteau’s flagship store within The Bonobo by Raes, a new luxury lifestyle precinct opening in Byron Bay in 2025.

If you’re looking for timeless styles to prop up your summer wardrobe, look no further. The simple, considered capsule collection comprises everything you need this season, from a short sleeve shirt and a relaxed long sleeve shirt, to easy pull-on shorts and elegant drawstring pants, all in silk crepe de chine. There’s also a versatile sarong and scarf in cotton silk voile, to make the transition from beach to bar even easier.

“Looking through the Matteau print archive, we saw an instant connection between our much-loved Talavera print and the iconic entrance tiles at Raes on Wategos,” says Peta Heinsen, co-founder and director of Matteau. “The collection is very much inspired by the coastal lifestyle of Raes.” 

As for how to style the collection, Ilona Hamer, Matteau's co-founder and creative director, says “I love that the heat forces one to pare back and dress more simply—I'm a firm believer that less is often more. In the summer, my go-to pieces are typically our shirts, silk pants and a pair of sandals. Some combination of a lightweight shirt and relaxed pants is a reliable recipe for warm weather chic."

The collection is available to shop from October, 31, via the Raes on Wategos website.