‘Mix high and low’: Aje’s Adrian Norris and Pip Edwards reveal style advice ahead of Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out

Australia’s most stylish trendsetters from Aje and P.E. Nation reveal how you can get their look for a fraction of the cost. See the deals.

Dressing on trend for the new season doesn’t have to break the bank, with some of Australia’s most stylish designers revealing their secrets to refreshing your wardrobe – at a fraction of the cost.

Ahead of Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out, Aje creative director Adrian Norris said the key to mixing high and low pieces was to choose one “hero” item to style the outfit around.

“I would suggest you start with your one hero piece, whether it’s a party dress or a great blazer and build your outfit around that,” Norris said.

“Each of our garments are designed with thoughtfulness and intention, there is a unique effort into the design and craftsmanship. It’s about investing in detail and quality.”

Aje and its activewear line, Aje Athletica, are two of the brands involved in this year’s Vogue

American Express Fashion’s Night Out, with special events on in Sydney and Melbourne.

They join Pip Edwards’ brand P.E. Nation, as well as Rebecca Vallance, bassike, H&M and Cue as part of the annual Vogue-backed annual retail event.

‘Start with a hero piece …’ Edwina Forrest and Adrian Norris of Aje for Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out. Picture: Aje

A model wearing Vogue x Bassike's limited edition tee ($120), designed for Vogue American Express Fashion's Night Out. It is available at bassike.com. Picture: Vogue Australia

Reflecting on this season’s trends, Edwards, co-founder and creative cirector, P.E. Nation – said she was “really into baggier, low-slung bottoms which you can dress up with heels and a blazer or down with a cap and oversized earrings”.

“For everyday, I’ll wear mine with either an oversized tee tucked at the front, or a crop and sweater for a sportier style,” Edwards said.

“Black is of course timeless, so pairing foundational P.E. Nation pieces like crops, leggings and bike shorts in black or block colourways with some fun pops of colour or trend-driven seasonal pieces will give you the best of both worlds,” she added.

Pip Edwards, of PE Nation, is part of Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out. Picture: Getty Images

Edwards said her brand had introduced a line of basics, dubbed P.E. Nation Basline, “to ensure we can offer pieces at a more accessible price point”.

Though, much like Norris, Edwards’ own go-to approach for dressing is to pair a “mix of high and low”. “Start with your statement brand pieces and team them back with basic silhouettes where you can save a little,” she said.

Speaking ahead of the event, Vogue Australia editorial director and publisher Edwina McCann said this year’s Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out “will be a very special celebration of shopping, fashion and beauty”.

See below for some of the best deals on offer.

Model Victoria Lee for Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out. Picture: Julian Andrews

VOGUE-APPROVED DEALS

American Express Card Member Offer

Spend $50 or more, get $10 back up to four times. From 18-October 2023, American Express Card Members can unlock more in fashion at over 800 participating retailers. Simply save the exclusive offer to an eligible American Express Card and spend $50 or more, in one or more transactions, online or in-store at participating retailers to get a $10 credit, up to 4 times. Limited to the first 75,000 cards to save the offer. Exclusions, T&Cs apply.

L’Occitane

Receive your complimentary gift with purchase when spending $100.

Dinosaur Designs

Join us in store to celebrate the launch of our new PARADISE collection with a glass of bubbles.

Calvin Klein

Buy 2 and Save 40 per cent off at Calvin Klein in-store and online.

sass & bide

Shop 10 per cent off storewide.

Dermalogica

Shop 15 per cent off storewide.

Kookai

Shop 20 per cent off storewide.

Bianca Spender

Gift with purchase valued at $195 with a minimum spend of $500.

Aje

Receive an exclusive pair of Aje Adorn earrings with purchases of $350 or more* at selected Aje stores.

H&M

Spend $60 in-store and get 20 per cent off.

Sunglass Hut

20 per cent off selected full priced sunglasses.

Búl

Shop 20 per cent off selected items.

Seed Heritage

Shop 20 per cent off full priced styles.

Bared Footwear

Shop 10 per cent off storewide.

bassike

Spend $400 and receive a free classic T-shirt.

Cue

Spend and save: 20 per cent off when you spend $600. 15 per cent off when you spend $400, and 10 per cent off when you spend $200.

P.E. Nation

30 per cent off when you spend $250 or more.

Rebecca Vallance

25 per cent off.

For the full list of Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out deals, click here. Vogue will host a special runway event in Sydney’s Pitt St Mall today (October 19), with pieces available to purchase tomorrow via vogue.com.au.

VAEFNO will be held in Melbourne on October 26. This year’s limited edition Vogue x bassike tee – made from 100 per cent organic cotton in two colours – is available from bassike.com.

Originally published as ‘Mix high and low’: Aje’s Adrian Norris and Pip Edwards reveal style advice ahead of Vogue American Express Fashion’s Night Out