Erik Yvon: Colourful, ethical, sustainable
The work of Melbourne-based designer Erik Yvon is a fabulous example of design overcoming the expected norms of ethical and sustainable fashion design
Australian brands that do Cottagecore in a uniquely sustainable way
Cottagecore is a mix of 21st century hippies, Japanese Mori Girl and Lolitta trends, a touch of the 18th century, a love of enormous sleeves and a girlishness that harks back to simpler times
Goth in the sun: Australian designer Gail Sorronda
Gail Sorronda is a Brisbane-based designer whose eponymous brand has been worn by a bunch of famous people like Winona Ryder and Lorde. Sorronda was also apparently described by no less than Karl Lagerfeld as “one to watch”
Romantic minimalism: Conscious, considered clothing from Joslin
Australian brand Joslin was founded by designer Elinor Joslin in only 2018, but since then has become one of the country’s most popular sustainable fashion labels
Melbourne brand Dominique Healy is ethical, sustainable, elegant and ageless
Elegant, seasonless, and ageless, the work of Melbourne based designer Dominique Healy has a built up a dedicated fan base of customers since she launched her eponymous brand in 2017
Ankoa, the Australian slow fashion brand ‘celebrating life and all it has to offer’
Ankoa is the Australian independent fashion brand that is “celebrating life and all it has to offer” according to designer Lucy Blair, who has a passion for creating slow fashion garments