100 Per Cent Australian, 100 Per Cent Transparent

The Dress Collective are unique, and pride themselves on their transparency when it comes to the life-cycle of the garments they sell.

Being the only e-boutique that sells 100 per cent Australian made fashion, they stand alone. The company openly reveal the stories behind each designer, and the processes they went through to create the clothing available on their website. Being ethical and original is what they pride themselves on, as well as being a creative foundation and support network for the growth and future of the Australian fashion industry.

Kabel Apparel

Harriet Doran

In a recent interview one of the co-founders of The Dress Collective, Claire Goldsworthy, spoke about the company being “on a mission to educate Australian consumers about ‘slow fashion’.” She wants to focus on products that are “locally manufactured with an ethical focus”.

Leigh Duffy

“Many of our Australian fashion labels produce small-run collections or 'make to order', which means that when you shop online from The Dress Collective, you are actively reducing production waste and fashion pollution.”

The Dapper Chap

The Dress Collective host an interactive exhibition and runaway on 13 February as part of the official Melbourne Fashion Festival, which will showcase all 27 of the emerging and established designers they work with.