Why We Love Nili Lotan
Since launching over two decades ago,Nili Lotanhas been our go-to brand for timeless, sophisticated yet functional wardrobe staples. Focussing on an impeccable fit, her expertly crafted pieces are elegant with a utilitarian touch. Her understated and versatile designs take you from day to night, making them a must-have in every CALEXICO girl’s collection.
How well do you know Nili?
Raised by European parents in Israel, Nili notes that her designs take cues from her years serving in the national Air Force. She attended the revered Shenkar Fashion Institute in Tel Aviv before relocating to New York in the eighties, where her fashion career began in corporate design roles.
She launched her namesake label in 2003, and Military-style jackets rapidly became her trademark. Today, her brand is sold in over 150 stores worldwide, and we’re proud to be one of the few Australian boutiques selected to represent Nili Lotan’s acclaimed ready-to-wear pieces.
CALEXICO & Nili Lotan: A perfect pair from the start
Nili and CALEXICO go way back - in fact, her designs have been synonyms with the CALEXICO curation since our early days. Her laidback, polished creations, at once practical and effortlessly stylish have cemented their place in our core collection. We can’t get enough of her signature silhouettes - they are bestsellers in both our Brisbane boutique and online! Our restocks of Nili’s jeans and pants sell out regularly, and once you’ve tried on her flattering cuts and comfortable materials, it’s not hard to see why! Perfect for the year-round warm Brisbane weather, you’ll find yourself reaching for these wardrobe essentials to create outfits for school drop off just as often as a night out with the girls!
Our Nili Lotan Must-Have Staples
We’re all about comfort with an elevated touch, and Nili Lotan’s Shon Pant does just that. Evolving from the Emerson Jean - another favourite of ours, after all, we know and love our denim - this mid-rise, relaxed, cropped pant looks phenomenal on every lady! They do run on the larger side, so we recommend sizing down, speaking to one of our stylists or stopping by in store to find your perfect fit!
The uniquely curved silhouette and oversized look strikes the perfect balance between cool and chic that looks incredible paired with literally anything. Try a silk cami for a hot day, a t-shirt or button-down for a day out with the kids or pair with a blazer or knit when the temperatures drop.
SIGNATURE SHON PANTS & JEANS
These exaggerated barrel leg pants can be worn with flats, sneakers or heeled boots - it doesn’t get more versatile than the Shon. She can be worn with absolutely anything to create a killer look, best tied together with your Nicky Belt.
For the ladies who prefer a streamlined silhouette, we recommend trying the Quentin Jean or Pant for an elegant elongated look, or the Jenna Pant for a casual cropped fit. Of course, the Cropped Military Pant is always a fantastic option, taking serious cues from combat pants - another strong nod to Nili’s time in the army!
ELEVATED PIECES FROM NYC
We love Nili and we know our ladies do too! Her designs, often in neutral tones, will become key pieces in your wardrobe you’ll reach for time and time again. In fact, if you let your eyes wander across the shop floor, you’ll probably find at least one of our stylists sporting their favourite Nili piece. Subtly tomboyish, functional with a sophisticated touch, it’s like they were made to be part of the CALEXICO uniform!