Top 5 Aussie Denim Designers
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Ever since Sarah Jessica Parker squeezed into a pair of Sass and Bide jeans on "Sex and The City", thus propelling the label into legend status, the forward-looking fashion crowd has been clamouring for the next big Aussie designer to make a splash. These are our picks of the top denim designers in the market today.
Nobody Denim
Nobody has been producing premium denim in Melbourne since 1999, and can count Miranda Kerr as a fan. Their Cult Skinny jean is one of the most popular on the market today, favoured for its no-fuss styling, five pocket design, slimming high-rise waist, and soft fabric.
sass and bide
sass and bide is one of the premier fashion houses in the country. After the runaway success of their "East Village Hipster" jean in 1999, the designing duo of Sarah Jane Clarke and Heidi Middleton evolved their small business into a seasonal ready-to-wear collection paraded on catwalks around the world. With cute names such Free the Mind, Ankle Biter and Matchstick Maker, sass and bide jeans have attracted fans worldwide.
ksubi
Over the past 12 years the boys at ksubi have been steadily building up the brand’s cult following. With interesting details stitched onto their jeans, and an urban graffiti inspired vibe, it’s no wonder that their clothes inspire fierce loyalty in their customers.
Dejour
Melbourne’s hottest jeans can be found in a little shop on Sydney Road, Brunswick. On a Saturday morning the queues snake out the door as the clientele wait to get their hands on handmade jeans that are altered on the spot, ensuring a perfect fit, every time. There’s no advertising, no fancy store front, just a pile of jeans and sewing machines, but with prices this low, who cares?
Rolla’s
A relative newbie in the fashion arena, Rolla’s is a Melbourne based company that is inspired by the city-meets-coast vibe of the laidback Aussie lifestyle. Designers Andy Paltos and Sarah Gilsenan have invoked memories of watching Countdown and classic pub rock with their recent collection of heavy-weight, high waisted jeans. These are jeans that will last and will look better with every day you wear them.
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