Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Blog | Simétrie

A photo of Simone sitting at her sewing machine, looking down to tie off the threads on the leather bag panel she's holding.

six years of learning and growing

January 20, 2025

Written by simone agius

six years of mindfully made pieces ~ reflecting on how far i've come, and the journey ahead. as simétrie grows and evolves, i'm embracing balance in all its forms. read my latest journal entry to learn about some exciting changes coming in 2025.

nurturing new forms: a glimpse into the creative process

October 27, 2024

Written by simone agius

a personal reflection on finding authenticity in fashion, leading to simétrie's newest collection: nurture. discover how gentle curves and organic forms inspired two new leather colourways – wheat and matcha – handcrafted in melbourne with intention and care.

january updates & insights

February 5, 2024

Written by simone agius

an update from Simone, and some highlights from the customer survey that was conducted over the holidays

no black friday sales here

November 24, 2023

Written by simone agius

why making in Australia means that we don’t do sales.

the wholehearted story on why i designed the pisces collection

September 16, 2023

Written by simone agius

read an honest portrayal of why the simétrie handbag designs needed a new direction, why they are not made from kangaroo leather and why it’s called pisces

how can fashion brands be meaningful allies to indigenous people?

May 27, 2023

Written by Gabrielle Parker Capes

ahead of Reconciliation Week 2023, simétrie sat down with Wergaia woman, Gabby Parker Capes, to do a takeover on our blog around this year's focus to “be a voice for a generation.”

amongst beautiful discussion, Gabby gets to the core of what it means for brands and simétrie to be allies for First Nations communities.

an ode to nurturers

April 29, 2023

Written by simone agius

simone, the founder of simétrie, celebrates the nurturers in our lives, recognising that care and support can come from a variety of people regardless of gender, age, or familial status. she shares her Nonna's sugar biscuit recipe as a symbol of the love and care that nurturers provide and encourages others to pass on a little love and care to those who have freely given it.

fashion forward: a guide to conscious consumption

April 18, 2023

Written by Imogen Kerr

at simétrie we believe in creating products that prioritise the health of our planet and the well-being of those who make them. we've collated five practical recommendations to help you consciously consume, helping you prioritise the health of our planet and the livelihoods of the people behind the items you wear.

Gifting Connection

December 13, 2021

Written by Ella Smith

Our marketing assistant, Ella, speaks to how our garments and accessories can build much more than just an outfit. Through her great grandmothers and grandmothers handbags she explores how the gifts we give and receive can foster connection, bring our awareness to slow fashion and even help forward a circular economy.

meet our artisan leathercraft makers

October 17, 2021

Written by Ella Smith

the utmost care is taken at every stage of our bag making process to ensure we bring you pieces that never harm people or the planet. we've expanded our studio and our the team of artisan crafters and like our bags, upholding our ethos, is made possible by their human hands ~

meet our founder and learn why she created simétrie

July 13, 2021

Written by simone agius

Meet our founder, Simone Agius, as she shares her story about why she set out to create simétrie; the slow fashion bag brand that makes us feel good without impacting our people or our planet.

creative women series: the woman behind Acid Flwrs

March 5, 2021

Written by simone agius

meet the multi-talented & skilled creative, Claire Mueller, creative stylist & brand consultant. Her practice involves wearing many hats , stretching her talents in styling, marketing & fashion to solve problems in the various industries she's worked in.

creative women series: turning toads into treasure

February 15, 2021

Written by simone agius

Inherently a visual artist & maker of jewellery with a bold & humorous Australiana 80’s aesthetic, Lia Tabrah's creative journey has led her to working with the ‘grotesque’ cane toad. We caught up with Lia to discover how this has evolved in her practice & how her connection to country has influenced her creative practice more broadly.

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