The Best Australian Made Clothes Brands
Did you know that the Australian fashion industry generates an astounding $21 billion annually? Despite this, international companies are increasingly competing with local brands. This makes it all the more important to support Australian made clothing.
Choosing clothing made in Australia can help establish a more linear economy within the country. When Australian consumers purchase from local designers, they create more work opportunities for manufacturers and the local workforce. By doing so, we can all contribute to the growth and sustainability of the Australian fashion industry.
Is Australian Made Fashion More Expensive?
There's a common misconception that Australian-made fashion is always more expensive than its international counterparts. However, this isn't always the case.
Research has shown that prices for Australian made clothing are comparable to those of imported clothing. In fact, a study conducted by the Australian Fashion Council found that only 7% of Australian-made clothing was priced significantly higher than imported clothing.
Furthermore, supporting Australian made fashion can actually be a more sustainable and cost-effective choice in the long run. Fast fashion thrives on your clothes 'expiring' so that you need to buy them again. And again. Hence it actually becomes more expensive in the long run!
Best Australian Made Fashion Brands
Lazy Girl Lingerie
Lazy Girl Lingerie is an Australian brand that offers a range of sustainable and ethical lingerie. The brand believes in producing lingerie that is not only comfortable and stylish but also has a low environmental impact.
Their collection features a variety of styles, including bras, underwear, bodysuits, and more. All their products are made using high-quality fabrics, such as organic cotton, bamboo, and silk. They use local suppliers and work with small-scale manufacturers to ensure ethical and sustainable production.
If you're looking for comfortable, stylish, and sustainable lingerie, Lazy Girl Lingerie is the perfect brand for you. Shop their collection today and indulge in lingerie that looks and feels good.
High Tees
High Tees is a t-shirt company created by Jess, a business consultant who wanted to rediscover her love for creativity. She began with a basic t-shirt company, but soon realized she needed to make the shirts unique, original, sustainable and of high quality. Jess went back to her roots in drawing and created a graphic style that suits the medium and the subject matter.
High Tees focuses on Australian icons who have made significant contributions to our culture. Jess spends time researching each person, celebrating who they are and what they stand for. High Tees offers a chance for wearers to make a statement with their clothing, featuring unique and eye-catching designs.
Their signature tees are made from 100% organic cotton and are traceable, so you can feel good about your purchase. The clothing range caters to a variety of body types, with sizes ranging from XS to 4XL. Some of the legends they print include Steve Irwin, John Farnham, and Olivia Newton-John, among others. Shop now and show your support for one of the best sustainable clothing brands in Melbourne!
BJ's PJ's
BJ's PJ's, an esteemed Australian brand, excels in crafting sustainable sleepwear from premium organic cotton. Founded on ethical production principles, the brand promotes eco-friendly practices and supports local manufacturing to minimize environmental impact.
BJ's PJ's collection includes soft, breathable pyjamas and loungewear designed for comfort and style. Perfect for those valuing ethical production, this range offers everything from classic sets to modern pieces, enhancing your sleep routine while supporting sustainable living. Discover BJ's PJ's at Stride Store for a blend of luxury and conscience in your nightwear.
Devina Louise
Devina Louise is an Australian fashion label founded by Devina, inspired by her great grandmother Gertrude’s legacy in textiles. Born from a deep-rooted passion for fabric and design, Devina Louise merges this heritage with a strong commitment to environmental sustainability, influenced by Devina’s upbringing with eco-conscious parents. The brand focuses on creating responsibly made garments using eco-friendly materials and practices, embodying a vision for a sustainable future where fashion is both beautiful and ethical.
Each piece from Devina Louise not only enriches your wardrobe but also supports global reforestation efforts through a partnership with the non-profit organization One Tree Planted. As a forward-thinking brand aware of the detrimental impacts of fast fashion, Devina Louise encourages its community to embrace meaningful fashion choices that contribute to environmental preservation. Discover their collection at Stride Store, where choosing Devina Louise is an investment in style and sustainability.
Genkstasy
Genkstasy is a multi-gendered fashion label that designs inclusive clothing for all body types on the gender spectrum. They prioritize sustainability and ethical practices, using eco-friendly fabrics and creating custom pieces tailored to individual body types. With over a decade of design experience, Genkstasy focuses on bringing joy, color, and connectedness into people's lives through their clothing.
Their transparency and community involvement are essential to them, and they provide information about the production process, fabrics, and suppliers. Genkstasy sources all their fabrics from trusted Australian suppliers, including OCC Apparel, Salvage, Kusaga Athletic, and Ferns Textiles.
Their one-room studio in rural northern NSW is powered by 100% solar energy and 100% gathered rainwater. Genkstasy saves all off-cuts from their designs to use in other smaller items, and all unusable waste is composted on the farm. They aim to set a standard for sustainable and ethical fashion that you can trust. They have pre-made pieces available for purchase in their shop, and they also specialize in custom-order pieces.
Chasing Springtime
Chasing Springtime is a plus size fashion brand with a vision for all women to choose clothes that express their personality and bring them joy, regardless of their size. Belinda Allison, the founder, noticed a lack of well-designed and well-fitted clothing for plus size women, and decided to create her own line.
Chasing Springtime offers regular-looking clothes in plus sizes, such as plus size work clothes that are professional and stylish, indie prints and colorful fabric designs specially cut for curvy bodies, elegant blouses, and colorful tops in natural fibers, like cotton and linen, and comfortable pants designed to fit different body shapes.
All of Chasing Springtime's garments are made ethically in Australia, with a focus on slow fashion and small runs of high-quality clothing. By shopping with Chasing Springtime, you're not only supporting a small business, but you're also supporting Australian-made clothing that is designed with the unique needs of plus size women in mind.
Tluxe
Tluxe is an Australian-made women's clothing brand that offers a range of 100% organic clothing. Their range of tops, dresses, culottes, and singlets are all made in Ethical Clothing Australia (ECA) certified factories in Sydney. This certification verifies that their supply chain is legal and fair, making it the gold standard of ethical production.
Tluxe was founded in 2006 by Rebecca Powell, who has over 30 years of experience working with established Australian and international brands. They care about the environment, support local industry, and work with organic and sustainable fabrics. Their garments are designed to last and are built for layering, making them easy to wear across different seasons.
Tluxe has won several awards for sustainable fashion design and is a member of the Ethical Fashion Forum. They maintain high-quality standards by working with a small number of select partner factories, building lasting partnerships. They believe in mindful waste management and use their off-cuts for trims, pockets, and kids' clothing. The bags they use to protect and deliver their garments are fully compostable and biodegradable.
Vous
Vous is an Australian fashion label renowned for blending timeless elegance with contemporary design. Founded with a passion for unique, sophisticated fashion, Vous stands out for its meticulous attention to detail and dedication to quality. Each piece is thoughtfully designed to be versatile and enduring, ensuring that every item is not just worn but cherished.
Committed to sustainability, Vous emphasizes ethical production practices, utilizing eco-friendly materials to craft its distinctive garments. This dedication extends beyond just fashion, as Vous aims to inspire and empower a community through style that respects both people and the planet. Explore Vous’s exceptional collection at Stride Store, where each garment tells a story of beauty, innovation, and ethical responsibility.
Wrapping Up
Australia is blessed with plenty of talented designers and there are reliable manufacturers too. Check out this directory of Australian ethical clothing manufacturers for more info. Some of the brands mentioned, such as Tluxe, already use these listed factories.
A lot of these brands also focus on being cruelty-free and you can read more about our best vegan fashion brands. At Stride Store, we only stock conscious brands that reduce their impact on the planet, people and animals.
So, which new Australian made clothing brand will you be adding to your wardrobe?
