On the boil: the new power suit is here

Once the domain of workmen, the boiler suit has a new home – the catwalk.

Aje's tomato red version at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Australia.

Lauren SamsFashion editor

Updated Jun 10, 2019 – 10.05am, first published at 9.16am

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Winston Churchill ordered his from a Bond Street tailor, while David Bowie got his custom-made by Willie Brown in East London. Queen Elizabeth II famously wore one to visit the Fifeshire mine in 1958. The Who’s Pete Townshend frequently made them his on-stage costume. And if the catwalks are anything to go by, this unlikely group were way ahead of the curve in their penchant for boiler suits.

Jonathan Simkhai's form-fitting pastel pink suit.

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Lauren SamsFashion editorLauren Sams is the fashion editor, based in Sydney. She writes about lifestyle including the arts, entertainment, fashion and travel. Lauren has worked as a features editor and fashion journalist for ELLE, marie claire and more.