A focus on beautifully made very wearable millinery with the integration of vintage fabrics and trims. We source our materials from all around the world and use these to become part of our stunning one-only millinery pieces.
Each piece made is unique, often incorporating details such as hand beading. We cater for all seasons and events, from bridal parties to stunning spring racewear. The webpage showcases our new designs which are available online, and for those who can't make it into our 'art gallery' retail store in Melbourne CBD.
Our colour explosion of a retail space is an amazing experience as we offer a unique opportunity to try on beautiful millinery and match it to your fashion style with personal service with an experienced milliner. We of course can make your custom order and our design service is available online for interstate and international clients.
A focus on beautifully made very wearable millinery with the integration of vintage fabrics and trims. We source our materials from all around the world and use these to become part of our stunning one-only millinery pieces.
Each piece made is unique, often incorporating details such as hand beading. We cater for all seasons and events, from bridal parties to stunning spring racewear. The webpage showcases our new designs which are available online, and for those who can't make it into our 'art gallery' retail store in Melbourne CBD.
Our colour explosion of a retail space is an amazing experience as we offer a unique opportunity to try on beautiful millinery and match it to your fashion style with personal service with an experienced milliner. We of course can make your custom order and our design service is available online for interstate and international clients.
Goldfinch specialises in designing sustainable garments for women who like their fashion with a side of integrity. Goldfinch the Label's clothing is proudly made in Australia and accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia.
Goldfinch specialises in designing sustainable garments for women who like their fashion with a side of integrity. Goldfinch the Label's clothing is proudly made in Australia and accredited by Ethical Clothing Australia.
Fleurieu Made taps into my Italian heritage in textile manufacturing and connects this with digital technologies that slow highly crafted designs to be manufactured locally and sustainably.
Fleurieu Made taps into my Italian heritage in textile manufacturing and connects this with digital technologies that slow highly crafted designs to be manufactured locally and sustainably.
For over a century, we’ve outfitted millions worldwide. Everyday our diverse and talented team creates world-class workwear that helps someone, somewhere be part of something. Workwear group is proud to be the leading workwear solutions provider and is owned and backed by Wesfarmers.
Our brands, are iconic Australian heritage brands that we can be proud of. Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT uniforms are stocked in over 1000 retail outlets nationwide and Workwear Group Uniforms are the go-to uniform solutions provider for some of the most recognisable businesses across Australia, New Zealand and expanding internationally. Our world-class offering includes apparel, uniforms and footwear.
We’re proud to be making a difference through focusing on continuous improvement and innovation. We strive for the best in ethical production, sustainability and sourcing, to ensure our workwear isn’t just good for people, it’s better for the planet too.
We have state offices, distribution centres and manufacturing facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand.
For over a century, we’ve outfitted millions worldwide. Everyday our diverse and talented team creates world-class workwear that helps someone, somewhere be part of something. Workwear group is proud to be the leading workwear solutions provider and is owned and backed by Wesfarmers.
Our brands, are iconic Australian heritage brands that we can be proud of. Hard Yakka, KingGee and NNT uniforms are stocked in over 1000 retail outlets nationwide and Workwear Group Uniforms are the go-to uniform solutions provider for some of the most recognisable businesses across Australia, New Zealand and expanding internationally. Our world-class offering includes apparel, uniforms and footwear.
We’re proud to be making a difference through focusing on continuous improvement and innovation. We strive for the best in ethical production, sustainability and sourcing, to ensure our workwear isn’t just good for people, it’s better for the planet too.
We have state offices, distribution centres and manufacturing facilities throughout Australia and New Zealand.
When Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto made the decision to partner and launch ‘Acler’ it was with great clarity and consideration. The pair met while working at a previous fashion-house and immediately recognised their similar design sensibilities. Both shared an un-wavering hunger to create pieces that felt ‘considered’, garments that merged the meticulously beautiful with the effortlessly wearable.
“When you’re a designer or a creative you must be able to stand behind your work. We both wanted to be able to back our designs, and at the time the best way to do that was to start a business. One where we could ensure that each part of garment creation and curation met our own high standards.” Julia Ritorto.Acler was born from this place of absolute clarity; it was never a side hustle or half-baked side project. With both Australian designers adamant that Acler would sell in the international market from the very first season, a focus on quality fabrications, finishings and hand draping techniques have been at the forefront– since the very beginning.
“It was the first time we were both able to focus on quality as a whole. Not just how a garment falls on the outside, but how it ‘feels’ on the inside. At the time we felt like there wasn’t yet a market for garments that had such a focus on premium quality - yet still felt accessible.” Kathryn Forth.It was this un-wavering focus on quality and craftsmanship that has seen Acler expand from humble beginnings. Initially, orders were packed by both designers, and in tandem they took on everything from customer service through to wholesale and logistics support. This allowed a direct line for how to expand each collection to meet the evolving needs of the Acler customer, while developing the overall Acler aesthetic.
8 years on and that aesthetic has now become a globally recognised brand, having expanded both locally and globally; with a staff and studio home-base in Adelaide, South Australia and stockists in Australia the US, UK, EU, China and Middle East. Both designers sit at the helm of ‘Acler’ as Creative Directors, having curated a team to support such phenomenal and continuous growth.
When Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto made the decision to partner and launch ‘Acler’ it was with great clarity and consideration. The pair met while working at a previous fashion-house and immediately recognised their similar design sensibilities. Both shared an un-wavering hunger to create pieces that felt ‘considered’, garments that merged the meticulously beautiful with the effortlessly wearable.
“When you’re a designer or a creative you must be able to stand behind your work. We both wanted to be able to back our designs, and at the time the best way to do that was to start a business. One where we could ensure that each part of garment creation and curation met our own high standards.” Julia Ritorto.Acler was born from this place of absolute clarity; it was never a side hustle or half-baked side project. With both Australian designers adamant that Acler would sell in the international market from the very first season, a focus on quality fabrications, finishings and hand draping techniques have been at the forefront– since the very beginning.
“It was the first time we were both able to focus on quality as a whole. Not just how a garment falls on the outside, but how it ‘feels’ on the inside. At the time we felt like there wasn’t yet a market for garments that had such a focus on premium quality - yet still felt accessible.” Kathryn Forth.It was this un-wavering focus on quality and craftsmanship that has seen Acler expand from humble beginnings. Initially, orders were packed by both designers, and in tandem they took on everything from customer service through to wholesale and logistics support. This allowed a direct line for how to expand each collection to meet the evolving needs of the Acler customer, while developing the overall Acler aesthetic.
8 years on and that aesthetic has now become a globally recognised brand, having expanded both locally and globally; with a staff and studio home-base in Adelaide, South Australia and stockists in Australia the US, UK, EU, China and Middle East. Both designers sit at the helm of ‘Acler’ as Creative Directors, having curated a team to support such phenomenal and continuous growth.
The Retourna Group is an Australian Company that implements circular supply chains and capabilities using innovative proprietary technology, disruptive business models and a highly collaborative partnerships model. Our current technology product effectively scans and identifies fabric composition and colour for sorting purposes using a highly scalable and accessible solution.
KonaCoco was founded in 2018 in Singapore and has grown into a much loved boutique luxe label with a promise of ever increasing true sustainability. It's sub label reGLAM takes overstock premium designer garments and reimagines them using the skills of experienced dressmakers into ultimately rewearable premium garments. Featured in Tatler Asia and many other magazines internationally, showcased by the Singapore Fashion Council as a leading emerging sustainable label, it serves online clients worldwide, and stocks multiple boutiques from Australia, to Singapore and Spain.
The Retourna Group is an Australian Company that implements circular supply chains and capabilities using innovative proprietary technology, disruptive business models and a highly collaborative partnerships model. Our current technology product effectively scans and identifies fabric composition and colour for sorting purposes using a highly scalable and accessible solution.
KonaCoco was founded in 2018 in Singapore and has grown into a much loved boutique luxe label with a promise of ever increasing true sustainability. It's sub label reGLAM takes overstock premium designer garments and reimagines them using the skills of experienced dressmakers into ultimately rewearable premium garments. Featured in Tatler Asia and many other magazines internationally, showcased by the Singapore Fashion Council as a leading emerging sustainable label, it serves online clients worldwide, and stocks multiple boutiques from Australia, to Singapore and Spain.
We create beautiful garments for both mob and allies to connect to the world’s oldest living culture and our garments can be used as a platform to dive further in respectfully learning and engaging with First Nations people and their culture.
We pride ourselves by incorporating Aboriginal cultural value systems in everything we do, to maintain connection to culture and care for country. We do this by being carbon neutral, using our offcuts, working with natural fibres, and offering options to donate outgrown items to remote Indigenous communities.
With over 20 years’ experience in the fashion and bridal industry through design, local manufacturing, and education we offer our customers beautiful products for their children and a unique, connected experience. We are located on the unceded sovereign lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.
I walk in the footsteps of my ancestors to bring this vision to life for all people regardless of race to enjoy and engage with to develop a respectful relationship with us and with country and culture. In 2023, Caressa Designs will look to become a social enterprise to establish education, training and employment for local Aboriginal people with Australian fashion industry skills. Manufacturing capabilities for other brands Indigenous and non-Indigenous coming soon.
We create beautiful garments for both mob and allies to connect to the world’s oldest living culture and our garments can be used as a platform to dive further in respectfully learning and engaging with First Nations people and their culture.
We pride ourselves by incorporating Aboriginal cultural value systems in everything we do, to maintain connection to culture and care for country. We do this by being carbon neutral, using our offcuts, working with natural fibres, and offering options to donate outgrown items to remote Indigenous communities.
With over 20 years’ experience in the fashion and bridal industry through design, local manufacturing, and education we offer our customers beautiful products for their children and a unique, connected experience. We are located on the unceded sovereign lands of the Wodi Wodi people of the Dharawal nation, in the Illawarra region of New South Wales.
I walk in the footsteps of my ancestors to bring this vision to life for all people regardless of race to enjoy and engage with to develop a respectful relationship with us and with country and culture. In 2023, Caressa Designs will look to become a social enterprise to establish education, training and employment for local Aboriginal people with Australian fashion industry skills. Manufacturing capabilities for other brands Indigenous and non-Indigenous coming soon.
THEODORE is a luxury menswear brand, with a high tech edge. Our app allows customers to obtain their unique body measurements using their phone. Customers can then shop and order customised tailored garments. We also provide virtual and in person consultations with our expert stylists.
THEODORE is a luxury menswear brand, with a high tech edge. Our app allows customers to obtain their unique body measurements using their phone. Customers can then shop and order customised tailored garments. We also provide virtual and in person consultations with our expert stylists.
Offering Fashion presentation photography, Perfomance fashion photography, and Fine Art Photography. Our parent company, Jan Jeltes Ecosystems introduces a world of fashion content creation and aims to support premium clientele.
Offering Fashion presentation photography, Perfomance fashion photography, and Fine Art Photography. Our parent company, Jan Jeltes Ecosystems introduces a world of fashion content creation and aims to support premium clientele.
Amor Design Studio is a trans and disabled-owned company founded by Andy Amor, a nonbinary artist, designer, and fashion nerd who proudly identifies as neurodivergent. Specialising in gender-affirming chest binders, we offer sensory-friendly and size-inclusive clothing innovatively designed by an actual autistic trans person with comfort, fit, and size inclusivity in mind.
Amor Design Studio is a trans and disabled-owned company founded by Andy Amor, a nonbinary artist, designer, and fashion nerd who proudly identifies as neurodivergent. Specialising in gender-affirming chest binders, we offer sensory-friendly and size-inclusive clothing innovatively designed by an actual autistic trans person with comfort, fit, and size inclusivity in mind.
Established in 2006, the bassike philosophy centres on high-quality design and construction with a commitment to sustainable manufacturing. bassike values organic and natural fabrics and is proud to support australian local industry by ethically producing it’s organic jersey and mainline collections in australia
bassike has eight stores across new south wales, queensland and victoria in australia, a digital flagship that ships globally and is proudly represented in more than 80 retailers worldwide. the brand remains headquartered on sydney’s northern beaches, a natural environment rich in surf culture which helped inspire its mission.
we live our values, which centre on respect for our community, respect for the local industry and respect for the planet. authentic clothes, honestly made.
Established in 2006, the bassike philosophy centres on high-quality design and construction with a commitment to sustainable manufacturing. bassike values organic and natural fabrics and is proud to support australian local industry by ethically producing it’s organic jersey and mainline collections in australia
bassike has eight stores across new south wales, queensland and victoria in australia, a digital flagship that ships globally and is proudly represented in more than 80 retailers worldwide. the brand remains headquartered on sydney’s northern beaches, a natural environment rich in surf culture which helped inspire its mission.
we live our values, which centre on respect for our community, respect for the local industry and respect for the planet. authentic clothes, honestly made.
Our founder Natalie Johnson is an NFT Thought Leader and keynote speaker. Our team has extensive experience in digital fashion, 3D wearables, blockchain, NFTs and the metaverse. We can help create strategies for your brand to enter the NFT and Metaverse space, or assist with your current plans. We can create 3D renders of your garments, accessories and shoes. We can create an NFT marketplace for your brand and/or you can sell on our neuno marketplace - a destination for Fashion NFTs and digital wearables.
Our founder Natalie Johnson is an NFT Thought Leader and keynote speaker. Our team has extensive experience in digital fashion, 3D wearables, blockchain, NFTs and the metaverse. We can help create strategies for your brand to enter the NFT and Metaverse space, or assist with your current plans. We can create 3D renders of your garments, accessories and shoes. We can create an NFT marketplace for your brand and/or you can sell on our neuno marketplace - a destination for Fashion NFTs and digital wearables.
Farm To Hanger's mission is to be Australia's #1 sustainable brand.
Creating beautiful, long-lasting, sustainable, traceable and ethically produced products made in our very own minimalist 100% sustainable manufacturing facility. Offsetting more carbon than we produce to improve the lives of the community at large as well as supporting outreach and charitable organisations. We encourage people to make eco-conscious choices, to shop locally, sustainably, ethically, less often and invest in better quality.
Farm To Hanger's mission is to be Australia's #1 sustainable brand.
Creating beautiful, long-lasting, sustainable, traceable and ethically produced products made in our very own minimalist 100% sustainable manufacturing facility. Offsetting more carbon than we produce to improve the lives of the community at large as well as supporting outreach and charitable organisations. We encourage people to make eco-conscious choices, to shop locally, sustainably, ethically, less often and invest in better quality.
Established in 2009, The Social Studio is a recognised leader in arts-based social enterprise. We offer free training in garment-making to people from refugee and new migrant backgrounds through our education partner RMIT, delivering Cert III and pre-accredited programs within a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Our school shares space with our ECA-accredited manufacturing studio, giving students first-hand exposure to the industry as well as the opportunity for paid internships with our talented team of makers. We offer CMT across a range of apparel and homewares products and can also provide additional pattern making, product development and textile design services.
Our online and bricks and mortar retail stores exclusively stock BIPOC makers and brands and is a training and community space for culturally diverse young people. We collaborate with brands and artists across a range of art forms and also create our own in-house label from upcycled and donated fabrics.
All profits from our retail and manufacturing social enterprises support our education programs for refugee and new migrant young people.
Established in 2009, The Social Studio is a recognised leader in arts-based social enterprise. We offer free training in garment-making to people from refugee and new migrant backgrounds through our education partner RMIT, delivering Cert III and pre-accredited programs within a flexible and supportive learning environment.
Our school shares space with our ECA-accredited manufacturing studio, giving students first-hand exposure to the industry as well as the opportunity for paid internships with our talented team of makers. We offer CMT across a range of apparel and homewares products and can also provide additional pattern making, product development and textile design services.
Our online and bricks and mortar retail stores exclusively stock BIPOC makers and brands and is a training and community space for culturally diverse young people. We collaborate with brands and artists across a range of art forms and also create our own in-house label from upcycled and donated fabrics.
All profits from our retail and manufacturing social enterprises support our education programs for refugee and new migrant young people.
MR. CUFF is a Melbourne luxury menswear brand creating high end bespoke men's suiting and apparel. Every suit is expertly cut and sewn with a full canvas front and is specially handcrafted for that perfect fit.
MR. CUFF menswear is handmade ethically and sustainably by Australian tailors for Australian conditions. We use only natural fabrics, that both feel better and are kinder to the planet. To avoid waste, we use fabric offcuts to make hats, scarves and accessories.
MR. CUFF is one of the few remaining tailors that designs and manufactures on site.
MR. CUFF is a Melbourne luxury menswear brand creating high end bespoke men's suiting and apparel. Every suit is expertly cut and sewn with a full canvas front and is specially handcrafted for that perfect fit.
MR. CUFF menswear is handmade ethically and sustainably by Australian tailors for Australian conditions. We use only natural fabrics, that both feel better and are kinder to the planet. To avoid waste, we use fabric offcuts to make hats, scarves and accessories.
MR. CUFF is one of the few remaining tailors that designs and manufactures on site.
At Petit Jardin Couture, every garment is individually designed and handcrafted with high standard. We use luxurious fabrics and fine accessories.
At Petit Jardin Couture, every garment is individually designed and handcrafted with high standard. We use luxurious fabrics and fine accessories.
Transform is the first store to offer free chest binder fittings in Melbourne. But our space is far more than that. It’s a ‘safe sensory space’ designed to cater for the needs of the trans and gender diverse community, many of whom are neurodivergent.
It’s also a space where our community can gather to access much-needed (and free) health information from health practitioners working within the trans and gender diverse community: https://www.transformtranswear.com.au/pages/events
Transform is the first store to offer free chest binder fittings in Melbourne. But our space is far more than that. It’s a ‘safe sensory space’ designed to cater for the needs of the trans and gender diverse community, many of whom are neurodivergent.
It’s also a space where our community can gather to access much-needed (and free) health information from health practitioners working within the trans and gender diverse community: https://www.transformtranswear.com.au/pages/events
Combining effortless, functional fashion with quality natural fibres that balance trends and timeless style.
The family-owned and locally operated label is based in Goondiwindi, Australia.
Goondiwindi Cotton supports local farmers, designers, photographers, creators, transportation companies and sporting members of our community in country Australia.
With a focus on natural fibres including linen and cotton, we have a size range from 6- 20 to cater for Australian women.
Combining effortless, functional fashion with quality natural fibres that balance trends and timeless style.
The family-owned and locally operated label is based in Goondiwindi, Australia.
Goondiwindi Cotton supports local farmers, designers, photographers, creators, transportation companies and sporting members of our community in country Australia.
With a focus on natural fibres including linen and cotton, we have a size range from 6- 20 to cater for Australian women.
We import textiles from overseas that we develop exclusively with our mills, so we can wholesale to the Australian and NZ fashion industry. We only work with trusted mills that have certifications and high quality standards.
We import textiles from overseas that we develop exclusively with our mills, so we can wholesale to the Australian and NZ fashion industry. We only work with trusted mills that have certifications and high quality standards.
Established in 2018, Mastani's ready-to-wear collections are defined by bespoke artisanal fabrics, bold silhouettes and a progressive aesthetic. Ethical production and sustainability are at the heart of the brand, with the collections designed in Melbourne and all garment construction performed in-house in limited quantities at the Mastani-owned atelier in, India.
Established in 2018, Mastani's ready-to-wear collections are defined by bespoke artisanal fabrics, bold silhouettes and a progressive aesthetic. Ethical production and sustainability are at the heart of the brand, with the collections designed in Melbourne and all garment construction performed in-house in limited quantities at the Mastani-owned atelier in, India.
The Reckless Abandon Boutique specialises in womenswear sizes 6-24. The style is unique, unusual, dark, edgy, arty and coastal following the seasons. The boutique is an inclusive space to visit with comfortable chairs, cold drinks, and no pressure to make a purchase.
Everyone is welcome. The shop assistant has over 10 year experience in the fashion industry and is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Labels include Trelise Cooper, Megan Salmon and Johnny Was. Affordable options are available, too, that are carefully chosen to have minimal negative impact on the planet.
The Reckless Abandon Boutique specialises in womenswear sizes 6-24. The style is unique, unusual, dark, edgy, arty and coastal following the seasons. The boutique is an inclusive space to visit with comfortable chairs, cold drinks, and no pressure to make a purchase.
Everyone is welcome. The shop assistant has over 10 year experience in the fashion industry and is very knowledgeable, friendly and helpful. Labels include Trelise Cooper, Megan Salmon and Johnny Was. Affordable options are available, too, that are carefully chosen to have minimal negative impact on the planet.
Founded in 1985 on Melbourne's iconic Collins Street, Harrolds is a living fashion institution, and home to over 100 local and international designer labels.
Harrolds is the proud exclusive Australian retailer of worldwide icons from Tom Ford to Amina Muaddi, Thom Browne and more. Harrolds combines a unique range of tailoring and contemporary luxury wear, housing some of the most sought-after seasonal collections, year on year.
Continually committed to innovation, Harrolds now ships internationally giving global shoppers the opportunity to experience its signature service online, and shop curated collections from an array of the world's most lauded luxury fashion houses.
Founded in 1985 on Melbourne's iconic Collins Street, Harrolds is a living fashion institution, and home to over 100 local and international designer labels.
Harrolds is the proud exclusive Australian retailer of worldwide icons from Tom Ford to Amina Muaddi, Thom Browne and more. Harrolds combines a unique range of tailoring and contemporary luxury wear, housing some of the most sought-after seasonal collections, year on year.
Continually committed to innovation, Harrolds now ships internationally giving global shoppers the opportunity to experience its signature service online, and shop curated collections from an array of the world's most lauded luxury fashion houses.
Indigo8 is a modern tech company working directly with fashion brands to provide Cloud systems that organise and help grow their businesses. Our systems can run everything from style development, sampling, wholesale sales, production, inventory management, warehousing and full e-boutique and retail point of sale integration. Indigo8 is the number 1 choice for growing and established fashion labels. Our systems range from what we call Lite, cost effective systems for small and growing brands all the way up to Enterprise platforms for established multinational companies.
Indigo8 is a modern tech company working directly with fashion brands to provide Cloud systems that organise and help grow their businesses. Our systems can run everything from style development, sampling, wholesale sales, production, inventory management, warehousing and full e-boutique and retail point of sale integration. Indigo8 is the number 1 choice for growing and established fashion labels. Our systems range from what we call Lite, cost effective systems for small and growing brands all the way up to Enterprise platforms for established multinational companies.
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