nurturing new forms: a glimpse into the creative process
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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
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an update from Simone, and some highlights from the customer survey that was conducted over the holidays
behind our leathers
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a deeper dive into why we are using bovine leather vs kangaroo leather in our latest collection, and a glimpse on whether we will be able to use vegan leather in the future.
the wholehearted story on why i designed the pisces collection
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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
fashion forward: a guide to conscious consumption
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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.
meet our artisan leathercraft makers
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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 ~
the exciting reasons why we’re pausing made to order ~
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at simétrie, our team is made up of artisan craftswomen creating the works of wearable art in our bag range. we’re also lucky enough to have opportunities to collaborate with others in the local community who are just as passionate about quality and style as we are - and to share the talents of our team with them.
meet our founder and learn why she created simétrie
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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: turning toads into treasure
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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.
how we make the Universal Tote Pack
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we share with you the craftsmanship and process that goes into each of our made-to-order Universal Tote Packs, which take over 17 hours to make in our Brunswick atelier. by making each of these totes through a made-to-order model, each piece receives the love and attention it truly deserves.
sisterly collection - the story behind the collaboration
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at simétrie, we are so excited to reveal our collaboration with SisterWorks as well as the process & heart behind each piece of the Sisterly Collection.
here’s why we make locally in Melbourne
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we are incredibly proud to craft all our products in Melbourne. we explore why making locally forms a vital part of our brand ethos – as well as the challenges that can come with it. discover our processes and why during these uncertain times, it’s more important than ever to support Australian businesses.