Ethical & Sustainable Fashion Blog | Simétrie

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.

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 ~

the exciting reasons why we’re pausing made to order ~

August 31, 2021

Written by simone agius

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

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 artist behind our sisterly collection

November 13, 2020

Written by simone agius

our most recent release - the Sisterly Collection - was a product of creative alchemy, born from the collision of incredible creative minds, one of whom was Bianca Balliro, the artist behind the illustration on our Sisterly Totes. we have the absolute pleasure of sharing Bianca's story and artistic practice.

SisterWorks x simétrie | Sisterly Collection

sisterly collection - the story behind the collaboration

September 17, 2020

Written by simone agius

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.

meet clem: the upcoming craftswoman behind simétrie's leather bags

August 15, 2020

Written by Imogen Kerr

as a true artisan, Clem brings a wealth of experience, heart and traditional construction techniques to her practice. whilst Clem is not able to create in the studio with us, we are taking this opportunity for you to get to know her.

it's time to show our support

June 8, 2020

Written by Imogen Kerr

at simétrie, we have put together a collection of australian BIPOC individuals and businesses to amplify and support - now and in the future.

mother's day 2020

May 10, 2020

Written by simone agius

an appreciation post for how we are celebrating Mother's Day a little differently this year. simétrie founder Simone, interviewed three amazing women on being a new mum, and the challenges they are facing right now during the covid-19 restrictions.