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 them. 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!
An Elisabeth Ariza dress feels like slipping into something truly special. The fabrics are exquisite—you can tell they’re chosen with such care—and the craftsmanship is beautiful and made to last. Each piece is made slowly and with intention by Elisabeth, using the highest quality tailoring techniques.
Chalk n Cheese make beautifully made clothing with bodies in mind. What sets Tracy’s clothing apart is her eye for detail and skill at dressing different body shapes. Chalk n Cheese knows how good a woman can feel about themselves when dressed in comfortable, breathable clothing.
Robyn from Woven by Society is a designer with a passion for colour, comfort and style. She creates unique, seasonal ranges of clothes including dresses, skirts, sweaters, and quilted jackets, in delightfully colourful fabrics. Everything is designed to last a lifetime and handmade by Robyn in Melbourne.
Madbagss is a unique brand of fashionable bags that’s all about creativity. As their handbags are an essential necessity, Madbagss make them from start to finish in a Melbourne studio, producing ethically, and always exercising minimal waste.
Ebony Bolts makes fun, bold clothing, because life is too short to be beige. Their patterns are created in house, or by working with Australian designers, and all material is designed, printed and made in Melbourne. With a wide range of sizes, and custom options, Ebony Bolts has something for every body.
The Perfect Dawn has been creating handmade accessories and head wraps that bring something unique to the table since 2017. Their range includes African-inspired chunky necklaces, handmade earrings, and head wraps. Their matching sets make the perfect gift for lovers of vibrant colour.
Six Times Seven is handmade in the Adelaide Hills by Vanessa Gimpel, with fabric designed by Australian artists. She makes bold and beautiful clothing for all genders and ages. Her range features casual wear in bold, colourful prints, and spans items such as tees, pants, skirts and dresses. Oh, and pockets! All the pockets.
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 fashion category of our directory for all our Australian-made fashion stallholders.
