This monotone ensemble is a perfect example of highlighting your most striking features and accessories with a neutral palette. Chantelle is the proud bearer of an intricate chest-piece tattoo of a winged skull, and has successfully made it the crowning glory of her outfit by wearing all black, with powdery pale white skin. Calf-length Doc Martens and a balloon-sleeved hoodie add a sportswear twist.

Katja gives a nod to the decadent eighties in a structured corduroy jacket, with an asymmetrical zip and towering shoulder pads. The long charcoal sleeves and lapis blue tank top build upon a warm winter colour palette. Slim casual trackpants dress down the dramatic jacket, and a string of Marni beads are an eclectic and sophisticated accessory. Soft brown leather lace-up booties in a contrasting tan ground the outfit in a distinctly Northern European sophistication.

This outfit demonstrates a grungy use of texture and tonal variety to add subtle personality to a tried and true trans-seasonal indie uniform. A burgundy leather blouson with cropped sleeves works as a contrasting base to highlight detailed accessories; studded gauntlet gloves, a plaited-strap satchel and tasseled wrap – all in black. Winklepicker ankle boots with silver buckles ground her look in vintage glamour/grunge [or to quote Rick Owens "glunge"!].

Bowen steps casual sportswear up a notch with his striking black and white look. A simple crew neck and pair of white Nikes break up the black-on-black of stovepipe jeans and exaggerated zip hoodie. Metallic details add an industrial, lived-in lustre – via a cubist Raf Simons pendant, shiny jacket zipper, and steel chain detail on a black leather bag.

The start of a Sydney winter sees the use of heavier fabrics and clever layering to create simple, striking looks that resonate an eclectic sophistication. Here a cropped box-shaped military jacket adds weight to a  jacquard miniskirt, while grey wool stockings and flat riding boots add a practical daytime sensibility