Now that the cold days are behind us, it’s time to pack away your winter woollies because Spring is here! With the arrival of warmer weather, it is the perfect time for a wardrobe refresh, which is why we have created the ultimate Handmade Clothing in Australia guide for you this Spring.
Handmade is a big supporter of slow and sustainable fashion. We think it’s important to know where your garments comes from, and understand who made it. Many of our stallholders that make and sell clothes, design and print their own fabrics or source recycled or locally made materials. Most of them invent and cut their own patterns, and all of them create garments using careful construction and finishing, to ensures that each piece is not only unique, but made with love!
Visit the following Australian designers attending our Canberra Spring Marketon the 21-22 September 2024, where you have the opportunity to try garments on and discover the stories behind each clothing label.
Frske covers women in style—naturally and ethically—with timeless, beautifully detailed pieces that draw on modern Japanese silhouettes and French casual chic. They work with premium quality, natural fibre fabrics and apply their signature relaxed fit, lower hemlines, and longer sleeve lengths to every garment. Manufactured in Australia, each Frske design is a product of ethical, environmentally sustainable, and socially responsible practice.
Lauren Clark Handmade sources 100% sustainable linen fabric to create small batch clothing and homewares with a focus on classic, simple pieces that will give joy and last a lifetime. Lauren reduces waste by using fabric offcuts to make beautiful treasures such as unique colour-block boxy tops. Sustainability is carefully considered throughout the whole process, which is why Lauren designs and makes everything by hand in her home studio in Victoria.
Robyn from Woven by Society is a designer with a passion for colour, comfort and style. Using her experience as a designer, she creates unique ranges of clothes which are designed to last a lifetime. Robyn uses her exceptional eye for textures and patterns to curate her collections. By using simple designs, her products showcase the incredible fabric. Robyn offers a range of items, all handmade in Melbourne. The collections include ready to wear essentials and premiums, limited editions, no waste clothing as well as custom made items.
At Sanct, Danielle the owner and maker, creates easy-to-wear, classic pieces from GOTS-certified organic materials or deadstock/designer surplus materials. When you visit Sanct’s website, you’ll notice alongside each product, a breakdown of the material, including trimmings, that’s gone into making that item, along with who the supplier is and its country of origin.
Two Threads’ focus is on slow fashion, small runs and creating long lasting sustainable effortless garments with everyday use in mind. Melbourne based, they aim to dress ageless modern women who choose quality over quantity. Making clothes that are as easy to care for as they are comfortable to wear. Clothes you will fall in love with and stay in love with because they’re made to last!
Fiona is the creator, designer and maker at Ashculme Textiles. She lives in the Riverina region of NSW, where the family run a herd of gorgeous Suri Alpacas. They use their yarn and Australian merino, dyeing the yarn with natural dyes and local flora. By using the leaves from the local eucalypts, the subtle colours reflect this environment they call home.
JUDE is a contemporary fashion label by designer Jude Ng. The designer comes from a fine arts background which influences his work through the unique and off beat use of shape, colour, texture, and the unexpected combination of materials. JUDE creates clothing and accessories which are handmade in Melbourne. They create unisex and trans-seasonal fashion for individuals of all ages, shapes and sizes. They aim to build a long lasting and versatile wardrobe for their customer, giving them comfort and versatility through their wardrobe while also making a strong style statement.
Sheesh Skirts have perfected the A-line skirt. A hunter for vintage and hard-to-find fabrics, Suzie from Sheesh loves nothing more than to turn a hidden treasure into a wearable collector’s piece. Each fabric comes in limited quantities, so when it’s gone it’s gone! Made in Melbourne, Sheesh skirts come in sizes 8 -18. They feature a comfort-fit waist band and are cut to flatter a variety of shapes. Available in a choice of lengths from mini to long and in-between.
Harper and Edie is a Melbourne made clothing label with a passionate approach to handmade and a love of Japanese fabrics. The philosophy behind the label from the beginning has been, the customer is buying a piece of clothing created from beginning to end by one person, the designer herself.
If you are looking for more amazing fashion designers to not only refresh your wardrobe but shop ethically with this Spring, be sure to browse the market lineup for our Spring market.
