Melbourne Designer Oletta Woodman Is Redefining Perception via One-of-a-Kind Fashion

Melbourne fashion designer Oletta Woodman has always been interested in the idea that what you wear can influence how you are perceived by others

July 13, 2026

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Melbourne Fashion Brand Maisie is Redefining Occasion Wear with Versatile Capsule Dressing

Taya Payne, the designer of emerging Melbourne brand Maisie, named after her grandmother, wants to simplify our wardrobes with clever, interchangeable garments for special…

July 13, 2026

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How Cirrasue Is Redefining Occasion Wear Through Joy, Confidence and Community

Melbourne designer Cirra-Sue Grace Gillard is a designer, tailor and advocate, who says that while she does create stunning garments for her brand Cirrasue,…

July 5, 2026

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How Misato Yukimoto Blends Japanese Design with Melbourne Craftsmanship

What began as an internship at Tokyo Fashion Week, turned into a career in fashion for Melbourne-based designer Misato Yukimoto

July 5, 2026

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Mob Melbourne Is Redefining Fashion Through Community and Storytelling

For Leo Wannasit, the founder and designer of Melbourne brand Mob Melbourne, fashion is as much about community as it is about creating clothing

July 5, 2026

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Missou Combines Vintage Inspiration with Modern Australian Womenswear

The Melbourne-based designer Rafaela who launched her brand Missou in 2025, describes herself as having an “absolute passion” for fashion design

July 5, 2026

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Dibo Bodi: The Melbourne Fashion Brand Redefining Modern Tailoring and Conscious Womenswear

The mother and daughter team of Bic Walker and Indi Walker launched their brand Dibo Bodi together in 2021, as both the designers and…

July 5, 2026

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Inside the Fashion Capital: A Guide to Melbourne’s Job Market

Melbourne is all about the fashion sector. Defined as the ‘fashion capital,’ (Eastern Suburbs Mums, 2023) of Australia, Melbourne’s fashion isn’t an accessory but…

March 17, 2026

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The Sustainable Fashion Movement: Why Local Manufacturing is the Ultimate Sustainable Practice.

BY INES LONGO For many years, Australia has over-relied on overseas production, often overlooking the potential and opportunity we have as a country to…

February 10, 2026

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Meet John Bowker, a Melbourne Hairstylist Driven by Creativity and Concept

Meet emerging Melbourne hairstylist John Bowker, whose punk-leaning, gender-inclusive approach blends creativity, concept-driven styling and events work

February 5, 2026

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Queer by Design in Melbourne: Pep Doolan, FOOL and the Power of Queer Fashion

Explore queer fashion in Melbourne through Pep Doolan and FOOL, highlighting local design, ethical production and the power of queer-led independent fashion

February 5, 2026

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Isis Avis Loren launches the Haus of Loren: Couture for the fags, dolls and divas 

You have seen Isis Avis Loren’s amazing couture-level garments on the screen and on the stage, but did you know that they were all…

January 23, 2026

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Jessie Hall: The Melbourne Fashion Photographer exploring Emotion, Identity and Storytelling

Melbourne photographer Jessie Hall is a Revival Runway favourite, known for her warm approach with models and painterly, film-led fashion imagery

January 22, 2026

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Karma Corbett is a Melbourne fashion brand focused on Persona, Circular Fashion and Emotional Storytelling

We are absolutely obsessed with the work of Melbourne designer Helena Fleerackers. Her brand Karma Corbett is a glorious blend of Victorian ‘Ragamuffin’ and…

January 21, 2026

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Meet Frankie, the Melbourne Makeup Artist blending alternative aesthetics and storytelling

One of our favourite talented people to work with is the amazing makeup artist Frankie. From retro punk to elegant glamour looks, Frankie can…

January 21, 2026

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June Joy Hullena garments are a reflection on current events transmuted through a personal lens

Newly relocated to Melbourne from New Zealand, designer June Joy Hullena describes herself as an ‘artist’, rather than as a designer or maker. Her…

January 16, 2026

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Meet the hairstylist who cares for their community, creates living art and help people take control of their bodies

One of the things we love most about what we do at Revival Runway is meeting and working with all the talented designers, artists…

January 15, 2026

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Fashion brand King Norb is colourful and complex, whimsical and grungy

King Norb is a Sydney-based artisan fashion brand that focuses on mixing design, texture, colour and whimsy via garments hand-crocheted by its designer Norb

January 13, 2026

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New queer fashion brand Mx Drummer is as much about the energy as it is the clothes

Melbourne-based creative Jordan Mengler-Francis is the mind behind new brand Mx Drummer, a fashion label that they proudly describe as “queer”

January 13, 2026

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Melbourne fashion brand C. T. Nguyen Studios is sculptural, confrontational and tactile

Cuong Nguyen is a Vietnamese–born Australian, queer identifying fashion designer based in Melbourne who creates beautifully tailored garments that subvert traditional messages about masculinity…

January 13, 2026

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Why Melbourne’s independent fashion industry matters — and how it can thrive

Independent fashion brands shape Melbourne’s culture — but many are closing. This deep dive explores why it’s happening, what’s at stake, and what comes…

December 22, 2025

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Amelia Ouwerkerk: Emotion-Led Editorial Fashion Photography in Melbourne

One of the most exciting things about being a part of the Revival Runway community is discovering amazingly talented creatives who volunteer their time,…

December 22, 2025

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Fans and friends came together to celebrate Melbourne fashion brand Dref

An exclusive group of Revival Runway fans and friends came together on Sunday 19 October, 2025, to celebrate the inaugural runway show for Melbourne…

October 24, 2025

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Rescuing unique Y2K secondhand fashion gems with Hayz Store

If you are looking for footwear, clothing and accessories that are very exclusive, very limited and very Y2K then you need to check out…

October 7, 2025

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Discover Dref, one of Melbourne’s best kept fashion secrets

Melbourne designer Tania Hanna is one of the city’s best kept fashion secrets. For over 30 years Tania has been designing and producing amazing…

October 7, 2025

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Fashion brand Ashaalia is a fusion of heritage, sustainability across generations, and intentional design

Asheema Razak, the founder and creative director of fashion brand Ashaalia draws inspiration from her cultural heritage to create garments that seamlessly blend European…

May 7, 2025

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Jodie Tian is an emerging artist-designer who is creating fashion with heart

Jodie Tian might only be 20 years old, but she is already making waves in the Melbourne fashion world with her new brand Heart…

April 29, 2025

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Aurelia Paige is a millinery brand that epitomises the ultimate luxury of handmade

Talented designer and milliner Victoria Paige is the creator behind elegant millinery and accessory brand Aurelia Paige. “I design and hand-make all the pieces…

April 29, 2025

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Bespoke designer Madeleine McInnes creates garments that reflect ideas and people

Melbourne designer Madeleine McInnes is a “designer and artist” who says the garments of eponymous label are “envisioned as wearable artworks”. 

April 29, 2025

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Threadmill of Life clips are colourful, fun and practical for everyone to use

Although she has been creating ‘all her life’, maker and designer Corey Hale only launched her brand Threadmill of Life in late 2023

April 16, 2025

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WIN a transformational portrait experience for your mum with Dezine By Mauro and Revival Runway

Thanks to the fabulous team at Dezine By Mauro, we have 10 amazing Photo Shoot packages to GIVE AWAY as the perfect Mother’s Day…

April 16, 2025

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Tara Whalley garments are print-focused, illustrative, feminine and happy

Designer Tara Whalley launched her eponymous brand in 2015, and since then she has been continuing her practice of “translating experience into artwork for…

April 16, 2025

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Have Mercy Jewellery is made slowly, with soul, and meant to be worn like a tiny work of art

Despite only launching in February 2025, Have Mercy Jewellery is steaming ahead, growing in leaps and bounds, says Kizzi McClean, the founder of the…

April 14, 2025

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OnceWas is a fashion brand dedicated to creating clothing that makes women feel confident

The head designer of OnceWas, Belinda Abbott says she is both a designer and a maker who crafts “each garment with a focus on…

April 14, 2025

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Art In Situ is a demi-couture fashion brand designed to make the wearer feel radiant

The creative talent behind demi-couture fashion coat brand Art In Situ, Jude, describes herself as both a fashion designer, and a ‘maker’, but she…

April 7, 2025

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The sisters behind Melbourne brand Pranvera are inspired by family and timeless elegance

Sisters Sylvie Jemali and Medi Selmani learned their skills and craftsmanship from their mother, making their brand Pranvera truly a family affair

April 7, 2025

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Meg Smith Makes’ designs are deeply inspired by the history woven into forgotten treasures

Designer-maker Meg Smith creates garments that are deeply inspired by the history woven into forgotten treasures under the succinct label Meg Smith Makes. With…

April 3, 2025

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Melbourne fashion brand Valentina Valentino focuses on quality, sustainability and sophistication

Mother-daughter duo Ruby Valentino and Julie Valentino are the talents behind brand new special occasion womenswear brand Valentina Valentino

April 2, 2025

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Designer Lucy Laurita creates re-wearable, classic garments that are effortlessly feminine

Melbourne fashion designer Lucy Laurita is still hands on with the fabulous garments she creates for her eponymous label

March 29, 2025

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The designer of Yanggurdi says the fashion brand is about protecting Country

Cassie Leatham Fisher Patterson is an Indigenous artist and designer who combines her traditional practices working with native flora with deconstructing and upcycling fast…

March 28, 2025

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Jade and May is a Geelong brand that is focused on supporting women and relaxing days 

Geelong based fashion brand Jade and May is the go-to choice for anyone looking for well-made, comfortable casual wear in natural fabrics

January 27, 2025

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The designer of handcrafted brand Cordê Couture is focused on ‘exquisite craftsmanship’

Cordê Couture founder and designer Lea Oldjohn hand-knots every centimetre of her intricate, beautiful garments; completing a full dress takes thousands of hours

January 27, 2025

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Fall in love with the La Dolce Vita of Melbourne fashion brand Mazi 

When we needed to do a last minute editorial fashion shoot we immediately reached out to OG Melbourne fashion brand Mazi

January 21, 2025

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The creator of KVMS is transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary

The amazing Geelong based artist-designer-maker Kate V M Sylvester and her brand KVMS is a unique mix of art and sustainable fashion

January 19, 2025

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Pretty Parcel designer wants you to be confident and have fun with fashion

The creator and designer of fashion brand Pretty Parcel, Shannon Kenny, describes herself as a “fashion designer and a dressmaker”

January 16, 2025

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Photographer Dylan McLardy wants to create work that can cause change and have a positive impact

Working with Melbourne photographer Dylan McLardy is one of the best things about how we operate at Revival Runway.

November 18, 2024

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Clo Love creates beautiful, delicate jewellery they describe as ‘junk jewels’ and ‘granny chainmail’

Melbourne-based artist and maker Clo Love needed a creative outlet that didn’t take up a lot of space. Realising they had a studio of…

October 2, 2024

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Melbourne influencer and trans icon Row lives her life with Fashion and Passion

Row, a Melbourne-based influencer and trans icon, is absolutely beautiful, inside and out. “I’m a fashion stylist by day and a Registered Nurse by…

October 1, 2024

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Meet Nathan Van, a friend of Revival Runway and an emerging Queer Creative

We love supporting emerging designers and fashion industry creatives. One of the people we have come to love is Nathan Van, a “genderfluid creative,…

September 9, 2024

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Infamous Swim moves into resortwear with its iconic matching family outfits, inclusive sizing and styles for all ages and body types

Infamous Swim is one of Australia’s top swimwear and resortwear brands. Based in Melbourne, Infamous Swim is already six years old

September 9, 2024

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Rocky Rafaela is a Melbourne fashion brand designed to empower women with edge and elegance

Rocky Rafaela is the brainchild of Rochelle Gregory, a young designer who is dedicated to “empowering women, helping them feel their best selves, and…

September 4, 2024

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Australian underwear and basics brand Boody creates sustainable, organically grown bamboo basics

Boody is one of Australia’s most successful sustainable clothing brands covering our bodies with bamboo basics from our underwear outwards

August 15, 2024

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Melbourne fashion designer Baaqiy loves creating complexity and artistry

Baaqiy Lluvia Ghazali is an Australian-Malaysian fashion designer who describes herself as both a fashion designer and a multi-disciplinary artist. Despite the fact that…

August 12, 2024

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Melbourne designer Jude Ng mixes unexpected influences together to create something new

One of Melbourne’s original independent fashion designers, Jude Ng has been creating unique non-gendered clothing in his Fitzroy atelier for more than five years

August 12, 2024

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Maker and creator Milky Plug Kid creates fashion fantasies for your face

The creator behind the uniquely named Milky Plug Kid, known only as Danny, describes themselves as “the shy attention seeking designer” of fabulous fashion…

July 16, 2024

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The Artist Known As Foot creates garments at the intersection of textile art and fashion

Connor Ovenden-Shaw is The Artist Known As Foot. Their creative practice is a unique combination of textile art, wearable art, personal introspection and personal…

July 15, 2024

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The work of fashion designer-maker Wilson Jedd Adams is about leaving one world, and entering another

Wilson Jedd Adams is the epitome of the new breed of designer-makers that are making an impact in the Australian fashion industry. Originally an…

July 15, 2024

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Chelsea Farquhar is an artist and maker who creates tactile sculptures for the body

Artist-maker-designer Chelsea Farquhar began her creative career as an artist mostly making sculptures in 2017, but transitioned to more wearable art in 2021 after…

July 11, 2024

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Veronica Rose is a Melbourne fashion brand that is avant garde, romantic, historically inspired and currently informed

Veronica Rose has been sewing and designing fashion since she was a teen, launching her eponymous label in Melbourne when she was just 17…

July 11, 2024

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Concept fashion brand Queery This offers an opportunity for the euphoria of discovery

As a designer-maker, Lazarus Gordon - the genius behind the concept brand Queery This - might sometimes look a bit scary, but they are…

July 11, 2024

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Melbourne photographer Maria Nguyen gets joy from figuring out how to connect

Here at Revival Runway we love discovering new creative talents like photographer Maria Thi Thu Thao Nguyen. Her first experience with us was for…

May 24, 2024

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Methods By Vassqo is a fashion brand that tells unique stories

Methods By Vassqo is a remarkably creative fashion brand despite its designer not seeing himself as a ‘creative’ person. However Christopher Angelo Velasco has…

May 23, 2024

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Melbourne fashion brand Tulle Addict blurs the line between costume and streetwear

Melbourne fashion brand Tulle Addict by Madi Cheney is a brand designed to show the world that tulle is more than a frou-frou fabric…

May 22, 2024

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Melbourne fashion brand WOVN_Lab gives a regal look to everyday streetwear with tapestry

Melbourne brand WOVN_Lab is an intriguing mix of modern streetwear and an ancient traditional textile, tapestry. Launched by founder and designer Brian Dev in…

May 22, 2024

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Bloodline is a Melbourne fashion brand that aesthetically investigates the vastness of femininity

What is a Bloodline? According to designers Anysia Blenckhorn and Madeleine McInnes, Bloodline is both the name of their new fashion brand, and “a…

May 10, 2024

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9DESIGNS is a fashion brand that is both pretty and weird

Based in the Gold Coast, fashion brand 9DESIGNS is the physical manifestation of its designer’s artistic mind. Heaven Arici officially launched the brand with…

May 10, 2024

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Thirty Five is a Melbourne fashion brand focused on innovation and evolution

Thirty Five is a fascinating newly launched Melbourne-based fashion brand by designer Canwen Zhao. Originating from a need to have fewer clothes, the concept…

May 8, 2024

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Experience the soft, dreamlike movement of Melbourne fashion brand Moira Isabel

Moira Isabel is the alter ego of Melbourne designer Moira Rodriguez, a fashion label that only launched in 2024, but is already making waves…

May 8, 2024

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Chilali offers unique and innovative garments using planet friendly materials and practices

Chilali is a brand new Melbourne-based fashion label creating unique garments from “planet friendly materials and practices”

May 7, 2024

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Add brilliant colour to your life with Melbourne fashion brand FOOL

Launched over 30 years ago, Melbourne brand FOOL is the city’s best-kept fashion secret despite its locally made, brightly coloured pieces

May 6, 2024

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Geelong brand Zerafima is refined, relaxed and romantic

After 20 years working in the fashion industry, designer Libby Pettit launched Zerafima in 2023, while pregnant with her second child and as a…

January 22, 2024

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Geelong brand Geraldine Australia wants women of all ages to defy fashion norms

The coolest over 60 fashionistas, Geraldine ‘Gerry’ Carey and Claudine Callibot from Geraldine Australia are Geelong’s best kept fashion secret

January 17, 2024

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Where to stay and what to do for the Creative Coast runway show in Geelong

Our next fashion event Creative Coast is being held in Geelong - the first time Revival Runway has organised a show outside of Melbourne

January 17, 2024

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Fashion brand Shortlist is based on two sisters’ shared love of design and creation

When sisters Julie and Tracey van Ingen launched their fashion brand Shortlist on International Women’s Day, March 8, 2015, they were really doing it…

January 12, 2024

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Welcome to the creative, colourful world of fashion brand Emipeli Design

Emipeli Design is the colourful creation of artist, maker, sewist and designer Emily Rastas. Launched in 2018, the brand started out with small accessories…

January 10, 2024

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Fashion brand Gathered.That is slow, sustainable and creative clothing

A chance experience in an Op Shop led Lobby Till to launch her own brand Gathered.That about 10 years ago after years of sewing…

January 8, 2024

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Geelong brand Jade And May is all about simple pieces made with comfort in mind

Based in Geelong, Jade And May is an independent Australian, female-owned multi-brand business that also has its own line of natural-fibre sleepwear and loungewear

January 8, 2024

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For Berserk designer Karen Bjornenak, it is always ‘buy once, and buy well’

One of Geelong’s longest running fashion brands, Berserk by Karen Bjornenak, owes its inception to a mix of personal beliefs, cultural heritage, and a…

January 8, 2024

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New brand Revolt is reshaping the fashion landscape, one rebellious stitch at a time

Meet the dynamic duo behind brand new Geelong-based fashion label Revolt, Kate Yoffa and Hayley Colla

January 8, 2024

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WATCH VIDEO: Catch the vibe from our We Are Melbourne fashion show

We would just like to take the opportunity to send you a big THANK YOU to everyone in Melbourne who has supported us in…

December 11, 2023

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Everything you need to know about the latest TikTok beauty trends and whether they work or not

If you’re on TikTok for even a little while you would have come across the latest beauty trends. Skin Flooding, Notox, Skin Cycling, Glass…

November 10, 2023

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A beach obsession leads to the creation of a uniquely Australian garment, the Skarong

It was her obsession with the beach that led Sydney designer Marielle Collins to create her own version of the ubiquitous sarong, the Skarong,…

November 10, 2023

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Melbourne fashion photographer Nathan James says ‘inspiration is key’

Nathan James has found himself with a brand new career as a fashion photographer and he couldn’t be happier

November 2, 2023

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A woman’s perspective on buying sustainable Lab-Grown or Natural diamonds

According to Michael Hill, the jewellery brand that has been a mainstay in Australia and New Zealand since the 1980s, around 76% of their…

October 31, 2023

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Meet up-and-coming Melbourne model Brigette Cozaris

Something I love about working in the fashion industry is being able to discover young talent; just like model Brigette Cozaris

October 25, 2023

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Melbourne-based designer Lucy Laurita creates spectacular evening gowns for every woman

Born in Australia, with Italian heritage, Melbourne-based designer Lucy Laurita specialises in making formal wear and unconventional wedding dresses

September 12, 2023

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Melbourne based fashion label Rosinha is bold, colourful and feminine

“I have always been crafty, my mother is an artist and I was surrounded by art at an early age,” explains designer and label…

September 8, 2023

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Melbourne fashion brand Ricepaper The Label is closed but not forgotten

Eve Walton-Healey, the visionary behind Ricepaper the Label, embarked on a journey to turn her dreams into reality. The name "ricepaper" itself reflects the…

September 3, 2023

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Unveiling dreams amidst challenges: Natsuko Kondo’s journey with Kodama Apparel

In 2019, Natsuko Kondo, the founder of Kodama Apprel, a unisex slow fashion label that is made in Melbourne, made a pivotal decision that…

September 2, 2023

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Ruth Hadinjoto designs beautiful textiles and transforms them into fashion masterpieces

Chinese-Indonesian fashion designer Ruth Hadinjoto continues to develop her technique and designs in garment making as she establishes her own eponymous brand after graduating…

August 30, 2023

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Design your dream hat with Carlisle Hats and ‘finish off your outfit’

For Leanne Ayache and her husband, musician Tibor Gyapjas, from Carlisle Hats, wearing a fine hat is something that not only ‘finishes off your…

August 29, 2023

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Designer Jude Ng creates thoughtful, wearable clothes for every body

Melbourne designer Jude Ng has been creating clothes that are stylish, environmentally responsible, comfortable and for all genders for the last five years in…

August 5, 2023

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Fernanda Covarrubias creates timeless, stylish and empowering clothes

Fernanda Covarrubias has been surrounded by fashion and textiles her whole life. Influenced by her seamstress auntie and mother while growing up in Mexico,…

August 4, 2023

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Melbourne sunglasses brand Zeia is all about making a statement

Amber Wilkinson is a mum of three, a business owner and “a self-confessed sunglasses addict” which is why she launched her Melbourne-based brand Zeia

July 17, 2023

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The colourful world of Melbourne fashion brand Bluejeanorbit

Inspired by art, technology, and nostalgia, Maya Williams Augustincic‘s creative persona, Bluejeanorbit, creates garments that celebrate self expression

June 23, 2023

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Melbourne designer Kylah Palis redefines fashion with Authenticity 

Naarm based fashion designer, Kylah Palis, the founder of Kylah Owo, is a creative that views fashion as an art form. More than just…

June 23, 2023

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Discover sustainable swimwear brand Ina Swim designed by women for women and kids

A small, independent brand based in Brisbane, Ina Swim specialises in sustainable swimwear and beach essentials for women and kids using recycled materials and…

June 19, 2023

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Designer Monique Montfroy wants to promote intentional fashion consumption

Born out of her love of art and the humanities, designer Monique Montfroy has launched two brands, Highwasted Society and Texcoco Collective

June 2, 2023

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Subversive fashion label Minming Zhou aims to break boundaries and innovate  

Inspired by the hermaphrodite creatures of the deep sea, androgynous label Minming Zhou creates garments that subvert nature. The Naarm (Melbourne) based label, eponymously…

May 18, 2023

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Catch Melbourne fashion brand Heroine’s runway debut at REVIVAL III

As a Melbourne designer in the midst of completing their Bachelor of Fashion Design, Stella Readon of Heroines is always looking for opportunities to…

May 15, 2023

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House of Waterstone looks to the past to create garments for the modern day ‘It-girl’

Inspired by the Hollywood starlets of the 1950s, House of Waterstone is a Melbourne based brand made for the modern day ‘It-girl’.

April 9, 2023

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Melbourne designer Millie De Boo prioritises fun and funky fashion

Growing up, Millie De Boo always knew she had to make good use of a name like hers. Today, her eponymous label brings together…

April 4, 2023

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Neriman Georges is inspired by the beauty of femininity and found fabrics

Inspired by the beauty of femininity, Neriman Georges’ eponymous label creates intricate  garments born from what once was

March 15, 2023

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Handmade brand s0nnet54 is about the beauty to be found in how we feel

Melbourne based designer, model and muse Iris O’Connell has been working with yarn since they were eight years old; lockdown in 2020 led them…

January 27, 2023

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Heroines is a fashion brand inspiring people to be courageous and chase after their wildest dreams

Stella Reardon, a 20-year-old currently studying at RMIT University, is the founder and designer of the brand new Melbourne fashion brand Heroines.

January 23, 2023

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Discover an underworld of subversion with Melbourne photographer Lux

Our main focus at Revival Runway is to support small, independent fashion and accessories brands from Melbourne and Australia, but we also aim to…

January 23, 2023

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Discover Camilla’s Secret Garden collection for the Year of the Rabbit

One of Australia’s most popular brands, and one that is definitely known for its bright colours and intricate prints, Camilla has released a special…

January 17, 2023

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This fitness brand is for the athlete and everyday person who wants more

At Revival Runway we like to support independent and emerging Australian brands. Naturally the majority we come across are fashion and accessories brands, sometimes…

January 12, 2023

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The New, New Romantics: A modern take on the fashionable past 

Our main purpose at Revival Runway is to support small, independent fashion brands alongside the young and emerging fashion creatives - the models, stylists,…

December 16, 2022

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Eleganza: Three Melbourne jewellery brands you need to know about

At Revival Runway our central purpose is to support small, independent fashion, jewellery and accessories brands, as well as up-and-coming fashion creatives

December 13, 2022

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Synergie Skin offers a ‘clean science’ formula for more beautiful skin

Synergie Skin is an Australian skincare brand that is focused on combining the best of scientific research with quality natural ingredients to create products…

December 8, 2022

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Medley Jewellery is modern, ethical, affordable and crafted for longevity

Brisbane-based sustainable and ethical jewellery brand Medley is the place to shop for your fine, and demi-fine jewellery pieces if you are at all…

December 8, 2022

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Create a self-care spa in your bathroom with Australian brand Epzen

Australian brand Epzen aims to make doing that as easy as stepping into your bathroom, as the brand says it will help you to…

December 8, 2022

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#nsfw workwear: shake up your office looks with Melbourne fashion brands

This workwear shoot was directed by Collarts Fashion Marketing student Kate Sharpe, who put some hard thought into what we would shoot

November 24, 2022

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Grab some summer fizz from sustainable fashion brand Soot

Queenslander Edwina Sinclair, the designer and founder of the brand Soot, has always loved fashion, with a focus on clever use of colour

November 23, 2022

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Discover the one-stop beauty shop a-beauty for Australian beauty and skincare brands

Revival Runway is all about supporting Australian brands which is why we’re excited about the a-beauty online store

November 16, 2022

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Inclusive swimwear brand Infamous Swim launches new collection for adults and kids

Re-launched in 2018, Australian swimwear brand Infamous Swim is all about being inclusive for all body sizes for mums and their kids

October 12, 2022

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Slow fashion brand Days of Grace offers made-to-order garments with exquisite details

Annie McLary needed a creative outlet which led her to launch Days of Grace, a slow fashion brand focused on made-to-order local production

August 30, 2022

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ThreeUnite is a headwear brand that is all about making a statement

When three friends - Lisa Mosca, Nadia Del Giudice and Lavinia Thomas - decided to create a brand that supported their shared love of…

August 29, 2022

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Aurei Lúa offers elegant, feminine, and vibrant sustainable fashion

Designer Tamika Sewell launched her brand Aurei Lúa in May, 2022, wanting to create something that showed sustainable fashion could be as beautiful as…

August 29, 2022

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New Melbourne brand Samay Collection offers minimalism with unique details

When the pandemic arrived, Ayse Uyanik decided to embrace her long held dream and finally launch a fashion brand, Samay Collections. 

August 29, 2022

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Melbourne fashion brand Asher + Archer is sustainable, sharp and made-to-order

After more than 16 years working in the fashion industry, designer Anneliese Bridgman felt like she needed to do something more creative, something that…

August 22, 2022

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Orocéo Castro offers classic looks with a touch of quirk that are always polished

In 2015, Paulo Castro and his sister Ginny launched Melbourne-based fashion brand Orocéo Castro, a label named after their mother’s maiden name and their…

August 22, 2022

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Justin Tong is all about empowering women to feel more confident in their personal style

Melbourne-based designer Justin Tong’s new eponymous label is his “love letter” to all the important women in his life. 

August 20, 2022

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Feminine, sophisticated headpieces with an edge by Victoria Jane Millinery

For Sydney transplant Victoria Jane, arriving in Melbourne and knowing no one led to discovering a talent for creative headpieces and the launch of…

August 20, 2022

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Discover the fashion treasure trove that is Novella the Label

In September, 2020, Emily Luvara and Michelle Leng decided that they wanted to make a “treasure trove” of their own to share their love…

August 20, 2022

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Stand out from the crowd with a gorgeous bespoke one-off coat by Malcolmpaull

It wasn’t until February, 2022, that Paul Malcolm finally launched his own brand of bespoke, handmade coats, despite being in fashion for years and…

August 20, 2022

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DJ LeeLee loves how her music makes people feel 

At the REVIVAL II event in June, 2022, we were lucky enough to be able to call on the talents of underground amateur DJ…

June 15, 2022

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I want to be represented, not used says model and designer Lindyn Rowland

Newly transplanted to Melbourne, model, designer and health practitioner Lindyn Rowland is making major waves in the fashion industry. Originally from Awabakal Country near…

June 14, 2022

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‘Just keep shooting’: An interview with photographer Ben Dowd

One of the best things about working with Revival Runway is meeting the fabulously talented people who give up their free time to volunteer…

June 13, 2022

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Melbourne fashion lovers turned out in style for REVIVAL II

Thank you to everyone who attended our REVIVAL II event on June 2, 2022, at The Third Day. We loved the fact that so…

June 10, 2022

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Fashion brand Era97 comes from its designer’s love of no set aesthetic

Designer of Melbourne fashion brand Era97, Monique Maugeri, grew up watching her Italian seamstress and patternmaker grandmother at work

May 31, 2022

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For Pazadz, more is more.

Paris Culbertson, the founder and designer of Melbourne-based bespoke fashion brand Pazadz admits to having a passion for pink, Paris Hilton and everything shiny. Pazadz…

May 26, 2022

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Want an instant refund on your online order? Get Refundid

We all love to shop online but sometimes when you are trying a new brand you end up with the wrong size, and if…

May 26, 2022

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Melbourne accessories brand QLAP is all about upcycling and experimentation

New Melbourne accessories brand QLAP is doing something very interesting with upcycled and deadstock materials

May 24, 2022

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Fashion brand Oscar Keene is bold, original, digital and a little bit dark

Melbourne fashion designer Oscar Keene’s eponymous label is unique in offering us a view into the future of the industry. Combining digital and physical…

May 4, 2022

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Designer Bel Sorrentino makes clothes that you can collect and cherish

Launched just as the 2020 lockdowns began, Sorrentino Studios is an emerging Melbourne brand that is definitely one to watch. With its mix of…

April 25, 2022

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Comos Bassington is all about slickness and shades of black and blue

Comos Bassington is a new menswear label based in Melbourne that has a very defined aesthetic: “sex, slickness and shades of black and blue”

April 25, 2022

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All bodies are worthy of looking good and feeling good in workwear

There are not only burly blokes on a job site these days, now there are lots of women and non-binary individuals needing workwear

April 25, 2022

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‘Enjoy the view’ with Melbourne brand Obus’ colourful collections

Founded by Kylie Zerbst over 20 years ago, Melbourne fashion brand Obus is definitely one of the city’s most successful.

February 18, 2022

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Simple, comfortable and transeasonal fashion from Metta Melbourne

  Launched in 2007, Metta Melbourne is one of the city’s longest operating fashion brands. Established by founder Lynn Clay, who was then running…

February 3, 2022

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Cazinc the Label is all about ‘breaking the cycle’ of throw-away fashion.

  After 15 years of helping women of all shapes and sizes find the perfect outfit, stylist Carolyn Rowland launched her own label, Cazinc…

January 27, 2022

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Melbourne brand Khòlò is inclusive, joyful and sustainable.

  When Karishma Kasabia decided to launch her own fashion brand in 2017, she started with a small collection of six dress styles, unaware…

January 27, 2022

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Melbourne brand The Only will spark joy season after season

  Designer Net Chantarawaree is bubbly, elegant and warm, with a cheeky sense of humour; just like the clothes of her brand, The Only,…

January 23, 2022

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Ethical and sustainable garment production is a core principle at Arlo & Olive

  Have you ever felt that you have two wardrobes? One for work, and one for play? If your answer is yes, you are…

January 18, 2022

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Minimal, elegant slow fashion from Melbourne brand AND.BEAR

  When best friends and fellow students Isabella Demartini and Georgie Allen graduated with their Bachelors of Fashion (Design) (Honours) at RMIT University, they…

January 18, 2022

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Discover the innovation, craftsmanship and slow fashion of Melbourne brand Keegan

  Artist and designer Keegan Hunt has a passion for combining relaxed, minimalist silhouettes with her own brilliant, creative prints. Her eponymous brand Keegan…

January 18, 2022

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Discover Cherrichella, a Melbourne shoe brand that is not afraid of colour.

  Elegant, comfortable and fun, new Melbourne shoe brand Cherrichella is firmly at home in Australia. The brand was founded by Ross Phelan, who…

January 18, 2022

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Discover Melbourne demi-couture brand Viceta Wang

  Designer Viceta Wang’s eponymous brand is a bespoke luxury outfit that creates capsule collections which customers can then have fitted to their own…

January 12, 2022

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Sustainability and costly misconceptions: How commercial retailers can change without sacrificing profit

It is a common misconception amongst consumers that sustainability inevitably equates to a hefty price tag and a surrounding air of unattainability. The realisation…

July 8, 2021

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My first ‘real’ fashion show

On May 6, 2021, I took part in my first ‘real’ fashion event when I walked the runway for Melbourne-based non-profit organisation Revival Runway.…

June 20, 2021

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Tour the Nobody Denim factory in Melbourne

Revival Runway recently had the pleasure of taking a tour of the Nobody Denim factory located in Melbourne, with brand founder John Condilis

March 10, 2021

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Sydney-based menswear label Commas wins the 2021 National Designer Award

With a unique take on the world of mens swimwear and leisurewear, Sydney-based brand Commas has been making its mark on the Australian fashion…

March 3, 2021

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National Graduate Showcase: The future of Australian fashion

When it comes to the future of Australian fashion, we should look to the recent graduates of Australian fashion schools. While we may not…

February 23, 2021

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Behind-the-scenes with photographer Greeshma Balachandran

During the recent shoot for our fashion film ‘Melbourne Story’, we not only had a photographer on set to create the still images needed,…

January 13, 2021

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Monochromatic movement with Melbourne label Alpha60

By Christopher Young A moment of magic – morphing both movement and greyscale aesthetics with the map of Melbourne. Melbourne owned brand ALPHA60’s incredible…

January 7, 2021

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Backyard Beach: An editorial fashion shoot with a sustainable theme

By Sinead Walsh When I first joined the Revival Runway team to organise an editorial fashion shoot, we threw around a range of ideas,…

December 24, 2020

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Lenny Ivers: Creating handbags for empowered women

By Keely Deighton Lenny Ivers is a Melbourne based luxury handbag brand driven by sustainability and created to “empower women”. From Margaret Thatcher’s and…

December 16, 2020

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At Ricepaper the Label magic happens with the selection of fabric

Ricepaper the Label was founded in 2017 by Eve Walton-Healey, the brand offers simple and elegant designs made ethically in Melbourne

November 6, 2020

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Remuse: Taking inspiration from the earth and nature 

Remuse is a Melbourne-based fashion label offering a range of gender neutral fashion inspired by the earth and nature. Tamara Leacock the designer, works…

October 28, 2020

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Anna Cordell: The Melbourne designer inspired by vintage fashion

What was initially a side hustle for Anna Cordell has turned into a thriving ethical and sustainable Australian fashion brand

October 22, 2020

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Basalt Designs: Unique resin jewellery inspired by the colours of everyday life

Basalt Designs is a small Australian brand created by Fashion Marketing student Olivia Brenchley in 2017. The brand sells affordable, bespoke pieces of resin…

October 18, 2020

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Why fashion brands are embracing natural dyes

Natural dyes, have recently become very popular within the sewing and fashion community as more people are realising the importance of water pollution and…

October 11, 2020

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Vege Threads: Sustainable basics for the mindful consumer

In a world where fast fashion has taken over, Melbourne-based brand Vege Threads has dedicated its energy towards creating slow sustainable basics. Amy Roberts,…

October 5, 2020

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Sustainable and ethical denim from Nobody Denim

Melbourne brand Nobody Denim is all about sustainability and ethical production. Everyone knows that denim is one of the worst fabrics when it comes…

September 25, 2020

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Avant garde Australiana: 3 interesting Australian fashion brands to discover

Avant garde Australiana? Yes. For a long time Australian fashion has been known only for its swimwear, beach wear, resort wear, flip flops, shorts,…

September 18, 2020

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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

September 18, 2020

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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…

September 18, 2020

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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…

September 18, 2020

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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…

September 18, 2020

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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…

September 18, 2020

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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…

September 15, 2020

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Jonathan Liang: Adaptable, provocative, combatively feminine fashion

Designer Jonathan Liang launched his eponymous label in 2014 with the goal of creating clothes for women that were “adaptable, provocative yet combatively feminine”

September 15, 2020

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Handcrafted, sustainable artisan knitwear from Amano by Lorena Laing

Lorena Laing is a Melbourne ‘fashion artist’ who launched Amano by Lorena Laing as a way to share her handcrafted artisan-style knitwear with the…

September 15, 2020

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