Cara Delevingne and Margot Robbie love these accessory labels in Australia, from Kendall Jenner-endorsed shoes to bags inspired by Friends’ Rachel Green
- Stars such as Kendall Jenner and Bella and Gigi Hadid have been snapped sporting one of By Far’s 90’s-inspired bags or wearing a pair of its Tanya Sandals
- Rylan Studio’s chic, understated handbags are stocked in places such as Harvey Nichols in Britain and Galeries Lafayette Shanghai in China
When it comes to defining the Australian style, there’s no one size that fits all. With the likes of Dion Lee, Camilla & Marc, Christopher Esber and Zimmermann offering unique and sophisticated designs for a global audience, the country has long outgrown its reputation for being the go-to only for bathing suits and beachwear.
The same can be said for Australian accessories labels. While heritage brands such as Oroton – which has recently undergone a revamp under creative director Sophie Holt – and shoemaker R.M. Williams have long been mainstays, there is a group of up-and-coming designers offering fresh, covetable accessories that manage to convey the laid-back Australian lifestyle while appealing to women all around the world.
Rylan Studio
If you’re in the market for a chic, understated handbag, then Rylan Studio – founded by Australian fashion influencer Brooke Testoni – might be just the ticket.
Testoni launched the brand in 2017 because she couldn’t find exactly what she was looking for from other companies. “I have always loved classic, understated, beautiful handbags which aren’t logo dominated or too engineered. In 2016, it was quite hard to find bags that had all of these qualities. I always found myself liking vintage bags over new – it was then that I saw a gap in the market,” she says.
The brand started with just two designs, the large satchel and the small bag, both of which are still staples. “These designs were inspired by bags my grandma carried – I just modernised them for the women of today. From there, I have ventured into more colour ways, leather textures and now the new mini satchel and shoulder bag,” says Testoni.
