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Shop in Style with the Best Local Fashion Designers in Adelaide
There's never been a better time to support and shop South Australian brands, with these leading designers and labels dropping on-trend and timeless collections.
South Australia’s fashion scene is brimming with creative and talented designers, with many proving time and time again they can stand toe-to-toe with national and international heavyweights with their eye for detail and design. With stunning capsule collections, on-trend-yet-timeless designs and impeccable craftsmanship, these local creatives are redefining slow and considered fashion – one beautiful piece at a time.
With an emphasis on clothing and accessories designed to spark joy and live in your wardrobe for years to come – rather than become another piece in landfill – these dresses, skirts, tops, pants, shoes and accessories are made to last. From bold and colourful creations to effortlessly chic neutrals, there is a designer to suit your signature style… or help you find it. When you shop with the best local designers and brands in Adelaide, you’re investing in high-quality fashion, supporting sustainability and encouraging the future of homegrown creativity here in South Australia. We love to see it!
The Wolf Gang
Inspired by faraway lands, The Wolf Gang creates colourful pieces that stand out in a crowd. From colour-block satin maxi dresses perfect for a wedding guest to classic minis with statement hardware that deserve to party, this brand is for those unafraid to play around with tasteful maximalist design. Polka dots, lace, sheer fabrics and metallic embellishment are found throughout the current collection, alongside bright midi dresses that have us dreaming of an Aperol in Rome. Proudly designed with intention in-house in Adelaide, inspiration is also drawn from bygone eras – namely the 60s, 70s and 90s, evident in the silhouettes, prints and fabulous accessories available.
Shop online, or find a stockist here.
Acler & Significant Other
Beloved far beyond South Australia, Acler has made a name as a high-end, premium brand for stylish women worldwide. Led by the creative duo Kathryn Forth and Julia Ritorto, Acler celebrates couture-inspired pieces, with drapery, quality fabric and tailored design at the forefront of each collection. Meeting at another fashion house, Forth and Ritorto quickly discovered a shared passion for timeless design, elegant styling and considered collections, teaming up to build a globally successful womenswear brand, with a head office and talented team based in Adelaide, and a reach now as far as the US and the UK.
Sister label Significant Other was launched in 2019 within the same head office, with effortless style, freedom of expression and confidence at the forefront of the classic designs. These pieces are crafted to become a staple in your capsule collection, easily mixing and matching to feel comfortable and on-trend, always.
Stores and stockists available online.
Aston Studio
Simple, joyful and beautifully designed, Aston Studio has made quite the impression since launching in Adelaide in 2021. With an ethos in line with that of the conscious consumer, these pieces are thoughtfully designed to become a staple in your wardrobe, made with care and quality fabrics to last throughout the seasons and years. A low-waste approach and timeless concept, the range of dresses, shirting, bottoms and outerwear are simply stunning, with items for an elevated work wardrobe through to dresses to save for a special occasion.
Shop online, or find a stockist here.
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ORTC
Need some well-made basics that won’t break down after a couple of washes and wears? Prioritising quality and design, ORTC is creating wardrobe staples for many an Adelaidean. Co-founders Charlie Hender and William Swale started small in 2016 with a handful of affordable accessories for men, though the company has grown rapidly since to include clothing, accessories and swim for men, women and kids, and most recently has added activewear to the women’s range. Effortlessly classic, dedicated to sustainability and using the best natural and recycled fabrics available, this Adelaide-based business continues to grow from strength to strength. You can visit the Norwood store to try the range, or shop online.
66 The Parade, Norwood
Sally Phillips
One of Adelaide’s most celebrated fashion designers is Sally Phillips, known for her thoughtfully designed, luxury basics. The brick and mortar store is one of the most exclusive in Adelaide, with current season trunk shows and bespoke styling sessions available by appointment only. Think timeless designs to build the ultimate capsule wardrobe that will take you from office to wine bar in sophisticated style. Personalised appointments allow clients to explore the latest offerings with the designer herself and a passionate team of stylists. Emphasising timeless designs and natural fibers, each piece is crafted to last.
1/380 Fullarton Road, Fullarton
Binny
Born in Bondi before finding its forever home in Adelaide, Binny was founded by proud Adelaidean Belinda Watson. Inspired by the unique beauty of the Australian landscape, Binny captures individual spirit and expression through statement silhouettes, bold prints and divine details. You won’t find too many run-of-the-mill pieces in these collections, but rather, an assortment of dresses, sets and swimwear that bypass fast fashion trends and focus on beautiful prints and designs you’ll never tire of wearing. When your wardrobe calls for a little life and colour, Binny answers.
Shop online, or find a stockist here.
Sunset Lover
One thing about Adelaide fashion designers and fashion houses – they are infatuated with colour. Yellows, blues, greens, oranges and reds are standard in any range from Sunset Lover, a South Australian brand founded by Dean and Melanie Flintoft in 2021. Specialising in quality resort wear that begs to be taken with you when travelling to faraway, warmer places, the collections are inspired by the Adelaide Botanic Garden and the South Australia Museum, with fragments of the state portrayed through flora and fauna heavy-prints. Every piece is designed consciously, with a strong commitment to positively impact the planet and a zero plastic policy in every stage of production.
Shop online, or find a stockist here.
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