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 fashion. Of knowing where your garment comes from, and understanding who made it. Many of our stallholders that make and sell clothes, design and print their own fabrics. Many source recycled materials. Most of them invent and cut their own patterns. 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 attended our Canberra Spring Market on the 28th & 29th of October, where customers had the opportunity to try garments on and discover the stories behind each clothing label.
Chalk n Cheese Clothing & Design makes beautiful, stylish, yet simple quality clothing which reflects the Artisan way. Chalk n Cheese’s beautiful colour palette represents the Australian countryside with colours of hay bales, yellow canola fields, creams, rusty browns and the dark blue sky.
The Tamea brand is known for its comfort, quality and price. It is a lifestyle range that is made from natural stretchy fabrics which is not only flattering but accommodates all shapes and sizes. Tamea’s major point of difference is her silhouettes which are slightly unusual and go against the grain of mainstream fashion. They are clothes to be lived in.
Josephene by Jo Lucchesi helps you find the fit you need for your Bosom, Belly, Bottom. You’ll find flattering styles including 3 Piece Pant Suits in beautiful jersey in her range, where you can mix and match easily. She creates clothes so you look fabulous and feel confident no matter the situation. She has sizes 6-24 in stock and Made to Measure is available.
Frske creates timeless, beautifully detailed clothing; their designs draw on Japanese minimalism and French casual chic. Pronounced ‘Fresskee’, they work exclusively with premium, natural fibres and apply their signature hemlines, sleeve lengths and relaxed fit to every garment created.Frske is committed to ethical, sustainable and transparent practices making clothes you will fall in love with and stay in love with because they are designed for comfort and made to last.
Spunky Bruiser is for the practical, conscious consumer and the self-expressive folks! Spunky Bruiseroffers a fully inclusive range of off-the-rack pieces or something custom-made that includes sentimental textiles. Their broad range of multi-seasonal offerings are all made from locally sourced reclaimed and recycled materials!
Woven by Society designer Robyn has a passion for colour, comfort and style in her clothing and is inspired by the creative processes of reducing waste and providing slow fashion. Using her experiences as a designer, Robyn creates unique ranges of clothing designed to last a lifetime.
Evyie clothing is handmade from fine fabrics and imbued with a modern, effortless aesthetic. Evyieis all about quality contemporary clothing to love and live in, with their philosophy of simplicity fused into every sign garment. Each garment is constructed using slow manufacturing processes as Evyie is all about thoughtful design, quality craftsmanship and sustainable practices.
twoface LABEL is an Australian knitwear label with a Luxe Vintage Sportif feel. All their merino knitwear is made in Australia by local artisans.They have a range of unisex garments that play on the classic knit through colour, texture and shape .The quality of textures and their use of vibrant pops of colour will add a unique and versatile addition to any modern wardrobe.
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 fashion category of our online directory.
