Style Odyssey is an online style destination featuring designers and brands that are not readily available in the UK and Europe including AJE, Paris Georgia, SIR The Label, White Story, Atoir, We Are Kindred. Not only do they bring a feminine but 'cool' aesthetic, they are also made with integrity at an accessible price point.
This curation of all female designers who are making a splash in their respective countries and are on the pulse of what the modern, professional, mother, traveller desires. They all bring a unique take on femininity and all feel that style transcends seasons and create wardrobe staples that last the test of time.
Melani Gibson
Introducing our newest designer, MELANI GIBSON ready to wear and resort wear. Designed by an Antipodean in the UK, ethically handmade in Bali with that unique Australian aesthetic at an accessible price point.
Melani chooses only to use natural fibres like cotton, linen and silk and all of her designs are made in small runs in independent studios in Bali. Some of her manufacturers employ mothers who work from the comfort of their own home to be able to work full time and drop off and collect their children from school. Melani is a female founder and an advocate for slow fashion with sustainability, ethical production, timeless designs that will last the test of time and of course comfort and style for the busy woman of today.
We are proud to be the exclusive stockist of MELANI GIBSON, look out for more pieces each week.
Paris Georgia
Introducing New Zealand's most exciting designer duo; Paris Mitchell and Georgia Cherrie. A fearless and bold aesthetic celebrating the female form made with quality fabrics for the discerning woman. With a celebrity fanbase and cult following worldwide, Paris Georgia is about to burst onto the British and European market. Style Odyssey is proud to stock this exciting label and makes next day shipping and free returns easy for UK and international shoppers.
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Aje
Aje was founded in 2008 by best friends Adrian Norris and Edwina Forrest. The essence of this cult Australian brand is raw beauty, tough femininity and effortless cool. Together they continuously create a mix of effortless essentials and statement occasion pieces season after season.
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SIR The Label
'Reflect the now but are forever wearable' is how they describe their pieces. Sophie Coote and Nikkie Campbell are best friends who make up SIR The Label, one of Australia's most exciting brands known for their simplistic wardrobe essentials and feminine silhouettes. Made with the most exquisite fabrics and patterns, each garment is totally romantic yet has definitive cool factor.
Harpers Bazaar described SIR as 'Impossibly cool' and one to watch. Each year their collections evolves and this one Rococo is their best yet.
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Atoir
Founded by designer Cynthia Farchione, Australian brand Atoir has references to 70's and 80's glamour with bold prints, power shoulders and frills.
Atoir is the goto for dresses and separates for any event whether it be weddings, a cocktail party or the races. Cynthia manages to ensure the smallest details make the most impact - these outfits are not for shrinking violets.
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We Are Kindred
We Are Kindred is powered by a dynamic Australian sister duo, Lizzie and Georgie Renkert. They established We Are Kindred in 2013 off the back of over 30 years of collective experience in magazine editing, design, buying and development.
Their feminine aesthetic with a hint of bohemia took Australia by storm and the international retailers followed suit with companies like Mona Operandi adding We Are Kindred to their designer portfolio.
"In a celebration of harmony and symbiosis, We Are Kindred is feminine, yet modern and our innovative designs are realised through rich fabrications, embellishments and bespoke prints."
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The Wolf Gang
The Wolf Gang is an Australian brand predominantly known for their accessories. Their aesthetic is inspired by exotic lands resulting in soft suede bags in muted colours and bright leather clutches with handmade tassels. They have recently ventured into ready to wear such as their tailored bodices with top stitched detailing in earthy tones.
The quality of the materials used and the level of craftsmanship is key in everything they create. The Wolf Gang is known for their ethos of quality over trends and feel that pieces are to be investments, treasured over time all at an accessible price point.
Zaliah
Australian brand, Zaliah, is founded by Tiarne Ettingshausen and her mother and they specialise in leather pieces. Nothing is more timeless than a leather jacket or pants, and these wardrobe icons are made with the most beautiful leather at a very competitive price point. Their soft buttery lamb skin is not only durable and will last for years, it is like a second skin that moulds to your body. Many Australian fashion influencers are big fans and their reach is creeping into the UK also, competing with the exorbitant prices of leather garments by European designers.
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Héxié
Harmony Lam, the creative director of Héxié, founded her own label in 2008 after a decade in the industry working behind the scenes. Her philosophy is statement designs, thoughtfully created with limited fabrications and rare materials. Each piece is carefully created in small numbers making them that much more special. Her shirts and blouses feature elements that make a statement but it's the finer details that only the wearer knows and discovers over time that are truly special. The oversized bows are genius accessories to add a little something to your suit or dress giving your wardrobe more versitility.
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