2. Sustainable concerns: Elk and Preston Zly are Australian brands focused
on responsible sourcing of materials and manufacturing
Made in Australia: several brands are using local manufacturing, with both
Post Sole and Kuwaii manufacturing in downtown Melbourne
Neo luxury: a term used by high-end sneaker brand Feit, its aim is to get
consumers to be more responsible about their purchasing decisions by
producing beautifully crafted classics
Sneaker focus: almost all of these brands offer sneakers and casual styles
as part of their product mix. Dunlop and Feit focus on this casual market as it
shows no sign of slowing down
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3. This neo-luxury leather shoe company was founded by Australian brothers Tull and Josh Price. All the
products, including footwear and small accessories, are manufactured to ensure minimal
environmental impact. Both men's and women's minimalist, unbranded luxury sneakers retail for
approximately US $500.
CONTACT: www.feitdirect.com / www.instagram.com/feitdirect
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4. Ethical fashion and homewares brand Elk offers a wide range items, from footwear and accessories to
apparel and home goods. Its footwear range updates classic styles with a contemporary twist through
choice of colour and materials. The items have a timeless yet fashion-conscious appeal. Stocked in
more than 1,200 independent retailers worldwide, the brand’s aesthetic has an urban-Scandi feel.
CONTACT: www.elkaccessories.com / www.instagram.com/elkaccessories
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5. Designer Carrie Cooper is inspired by her former East London home in her brand Beau Coops, which
mixes a tough urban look with subtle offbeat details. The styles range from masculine-inspired loafers
to glamorous heels. Her men’s collection offers twists on classic casual styles. The brand sells at
Office in the UK and a host of popular retailers throughout Australasia and the US.
CONTACT: www.beaucoops.com / www.instagram.com/beaucoops
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6. Melbourne-based Gorman is an established women’s apparel brand that offers accessories, footwear
and homewares. Its distinctive style incorporates playful prints on fashion-forward silhouettes. The
brand offers exciting collaborations as well as a capsule collection of footwear, from sneakers and
boots through to party shoes. The website enables customers to shop the catwalk, and the brand has
an impressive 111,000 followers on Instagram.
CONTACT: www.gormanshop.com.au / www.instagram.com/gormanclothing
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7. 'Intelligent clothing' is the key phrase to describe this Melbourne-based brand established in 2008 by
Kristy Barber. As an alternative to mass production, the items are all made by hand in Australia, with
the footwear produced in downtown Melbourne. The process of manufacturing and ideas of
sustainability and ethics are key to the brand's philosophy, which is reflected in the classic yet fashion-
forward styles on offer.
CONTACT: kuwaii.com.au / www.instagram.com/kuwaii
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8. Post Sole Studio is a Melbourne-based footwear factory that manufactures for other brands in addition
to its own unisex label, PSS. Its youthful capsule collection of flatforms, sandals and slippers mixes
urban references with retro classics. Customers can even customise their own shoes, with a six-week
turnaround time.
CONTACT: www.postsole.com / www.instagram.com/post_sole_studio
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9. Originally based in a North Fitzroy workshop in Melbourne, Johanna Preston and Petr Zly produce
handmade footwear that started as one-off bespoke creations in 1995. Now relocated to Bali,
Indonesia, the duo works with skilled artisans to manufacture unique creations featuring crocheted
details, dovetail front seams and shaped heels, all of which highlight the brand's focus on construction.
CONTACT: prestonzly.com / www.instagram.com/prestonzly
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10. Rollie shoes are known for colourful, lightweight construction, and are designed in Melbourne. The
brand's men's and women's shoes include classic derbies, brogues, ankle boots, sandals and
sneakers. With a focus on playful materials and finishes, Rollie is sold at Zomp in Australia, Schuh in
the UK, and many other footwear retailers around the world.
CONTACT: www.rollienation.com / www.instagram.com/rollienation
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11. Sydney-based Senso boasts an impressive 237,000 followers on Instagram, which benefits its
shoppable feed. Established in 1980 by a husband-and-wife duo who are now joined by their three
daughters, the brand appeals to a youthful, fashion-conscious consumer. From loafers and
espadrilles to ankle boots and platforms, the large offering incorporates desirable details for an
increasingly global audience.
CONTACT: www.senso.com.au / www.instagram.com/senso
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12. Born in 1939 on a grass tennis court, Volley has a sentimental place in Australia's design heritage.
The brand has since moved on to include a wider range of styles based around the classic tennis shoe
for men, women, children and babies. The understated style makes this distinctive shoe versatile for
urban activities such as skating or simply hanging out at the beach.
CONTACT: www.volley.com.au / www.instagram.com/volleyaustralia
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