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.
Lumi Clothing creates timeless, sustainable pieces that aim to reduce the negative impact of the fashion industry. Lumi’s collections are built around carefully selected fabrics, often using dead stock and natural fibres, to produce long-lasting garments that elevate both the wearer and the material.
She Wore Flowers is a handmade jewellery and accessories brand celebrating colour, creativity, and individuality. Each piece is lovingly crafted in small batches by Claire in her Melbourne home studio. Inspired by floral motifs and vintage charm, her playful designs are the perfect accessories for those who love fun and expressive handmade treasures.
umby and egg create simple, elegant pieces that are effortless to wear. Using luxury fabrics sourced from Japan, their pieces are handmade in small batches in Australia. With exceptional construction and drape, they bring timeless slow fashion to your everyday wardrobe.
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.
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.
Lauren Clark Handmade sources 100% sustainable linen fabric to create small batch clothing and home items 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.
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.
