A growing list of Australian brands offering menswear
PHOTOGRAPHY BY IMOGEN WILSON FOR CANDICE
WORDS BY TESS FISHER AND FASHION JOURNAL
Find your new favourite.
Long gone are the days where a patterned sock makes a man a flashy dresser (no shade, finance bros). Sometimes it seems that women get to have all the fun when it comes to fashion, but with so many incredible Australian designers creating eye-catching menswear looks, there’s no excuse for any gender to fade into the background.
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Whether you’re male-identifying, have a penchant for androgynous style, or gravitate towards genderless dressing, here are the top Australian brands specialising in menswear. So next time your mate, uncle or colleague says injecting style into their wardrobe is “too hard”, you know where to point them.
Venroy
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Venroy is about as Bondi Beach as you can get. The Sydney-based brand specialises in leisurewear made from natural fibres. Made for moving, Venroy’s selection of relaxed menswear pieces put comfort first.
Chris Ran Lin
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Fashion takes on a different form when it’s in the hands of Melbourne designer Chris Ran Lin. His decade-old eponymous label experiments with fibres, shapes and functions. Take special note of his use of knitwear and textures; everything is not as it seems.
Best Jumpers
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Described as ‘elevated casual wear’, Melbourne-born label Best Jumpers makes high-quality wardrobe basics for men and women. The label’s latest SS ’23 collection adopts a preppier attitude, featuring tailored, cropped jackets, seersucker slacks and simple knitted polos.
Monphell
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Based out of Brunswick, Monphell is a contemporary clothing label “bound to no age, sex or season”. Offering thoughtfully made wardrobe staples, the label is characterised by vibrant colours, oversized silhouettes and classic tailoring techniques.
Something Very Special
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Since December 2021, Something Very Special has been creating playful and fresh pieces that don’t take themselves too seriously. You’ll find ultra-saturated and boldly patterned contemporary items, traversing the line between beach and city living.
Commas
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Just like its punctuation point namesake, Commas is all about taking a thoughtful pause. The purposeful Sydney-based resort and swimwear label prints original artwork onto quality fabrics, so it’s no surprise the brand has been recognised with countless awards.
Strateas Carlucci
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The androgynous-leaning Strateas Carlucci creates modern pieces that can be worn by any gender. Its experimental designs, contemporary sensibilities, and unorthodox stylings have made this Melbourne brand a celebrated industry player for over a decade.
Double Rainbouu
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A staple in our resort wear scene, Double Rainbouu is known for its loud and proud take on Australia’s landscape. Its tongue-in-cheek approach to apparel lends itself to fun pieces that inspire playfulness.
Christian Kimber
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While your summer fling might not go the distance, your pieces from Christian Kimber definitely will. Founded in Melbourne in 2014 and artisanally handcrafted in Europe, this ethically minded brand creates time-transcending wardrobe staples that’ll look good on you, your brother, your dad, and your pop.
Joseph & James
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Bringing a sophisticated edge to streetwear, this Melbourne-based label features a range of timeless classics. Between knit crewnecks, foolproof tees and pleated trousers, Joseph & James has all the means to create a capsule wardrobe your twenty-something-year-old brother and sixty-something-year-old dad will both be raiding.
Pseushi
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Founded by Wesley Chiang, Pseushi is a genderless label with a focus on contemporary design, high-end fabrics and local manufacturing. materials and processes. Based in Sydney, the label utilises local production to bring its youthful, colourful pieces to life.
Quiet Ander
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Quiet Ander is a genderless fashion label with an emphasis on approachability, simplicity and purpose. Using thoughtful design and quality materials like merino wool and Japanese cotton, Quiet Ander stocks seasonless staples built to last.
Candice
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Melbourne-based brand Candice was founded in 2019, driven by a passion for the craft of fashion design. Contemporary graphics and masculine sillhouettes create a classic Melbourne feel. Made for genderless wearability, the label offers a range of hoodies, tees, tailored pants and accessories.
P Johnson
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With the motto ‘Live Slow, Die Old’, P Johnson Tailors channels an old-money aesthetic. Offering classic tailoring, ’60s-inspired beachwear and an array of premium outerwear, P Johnson is the epitome of class for people who want to look especially put-together.
Kerrin
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With a motto like “every day is shorts day”, it’s hard not to get behind a brand like Kerrin. Inspired by the Aussie outback and our country’s laidback lifestyle, this line of clean casualwear favours muted colours and simple silhouettes, making it easy to look effortlessly cool.
Salt Murphy
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Crops, satin pants, sheer shirts and bodysuits, Salt Murphy offers the ultimate in fashion-forward self expression. Flattering fits and attention-grabbing fabrics will make you feel like a street-style snap just waiting to happen.
Charles LeBrun
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Charles LeBrun has amassed a cult following for its basketball-inspired sportswear that pushes comfort to the forefront. Born from creative director Georgia R Haynes’ desire to buck fashion binaries, Charles LeBrun heroes inclusivity, shuns gender and celebrates courage and authenticity.
Kloke
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Kloke knows good things come to those who wait, which is why slow fashion is at the heart of everything this Melbourne-based brand does. Kloke blends simplicity and functionality (without skimping on fun prints and thoughtful details) in its extensive range of outerwear, knitwear, sweatshirts, accessories and more.
P.A.M.
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P.A.M. (Perks and Mini) is the brainchild of power couple Misha Hollenbach and Shauna Toohey, a dynamic duo known for dabbling in art, music, fashion and graphic design. Their iconic streetwear label regularly collaborates with the world’s most impressive brands and artists, and isn’t afraid to play with textures, silhouettes and upcycled materials.
Song for the Mute
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Back in 2011, Song for the Mute was the first menswear brand (and the youngest) to win the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival National Designer Award. Over a decade later, the brand has remained an industry mainstay thanks to its conceptual designs that outlast the season.
Moss Tunstall
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Ajay Jennings, the designer behind Melbourne-based sustainable label Moss Tunstall, thrifts through the state’s top op shops to breathe new life into pre-loved looks. From hand-painted jeans to reconstructed bucket hats, Moss Tunstall pieces are alive with personality and promise to stand the test of time.
A.BCH
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Fighting against the waste and pollution that is rife in the fashion industry, A.BCH is a circular label that makes its garments from renewable, organic and recycled materials. The brand’s thoughtful approach to production carries through to design, with every piece exuding considered simplicity and timeless class.
Jody Just
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After a bold debut in 2021 (including being worn by the likes of Post Malone), Jody Just has built a loyal fanbase for its cheeky, rebellious and gritty statement pieces. Embracing its streetwear roots, the label regularly features jumpers slashed with thick sprays of graffiti and tees emblazoned with cult prints that would look just as at home on your wall.
HoMie
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Doing good not only feels good, it looks good too. HoMie is the streetwear social enterprise that supports young people experiencing homelessness and hardship by equipping them with real-world work experience to better face the future. The brand is gender-neutral, socially and environmentally conscious, and is based out of its Fitzroy flagship store.
Hoddle
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The team behind Melbourne-based skateboard brand Hoddle create colourful decks and contemporary streetwear, often in collaboration with talented local artists. Shop thoughtfully-made button-ups, graphic tees, denim and knitwear.
Kourh
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Androgynous Sydney-based brand Kourh (pronounced Koor) has a penchant for rule-breaking bold cuts, luxurious fabrics and unique silhouettes. Kourh makes a conscious decision to remove pronouns from garment descriptions and break free from the constraints of age, gender and seasons.
Handsom
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An ode to clean design and unpretentious fashion, Melbourne-based brand Handsom is a thoughtful blend of modernity and functionality. Handsom rebels against the fast-fashion model and instead encourages thoughtful shopping through releases of small-batch monthly capsules. The brand’s pieces are expertly crafted from luxe fabrics, designed to carry you through the seasons.
Passport
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Australian label and multi-brand stockist Passport is here for all your streetwear and skate-related needs. Boasting a thoughtful selection of contemporary, kitschy and laid-back designs, Passport is a fusion of global skate culture and laidback Australian design.
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