AUSTRALIAN MADE FOR YOU!

AUSTRALIAN MADE FOR YOU!

Sacha Drake started designing and making clothes over 20 years ago in Brisbane, Queensland. Since then the company has grown to 2 Brisbane stores, over 70 wholesale stockists, an established Ecommerce store and online department stores such as TVSN, Birdsnest, The Iconic, Wolf and Badger and David Jones

THE SACHA DRAKE brand is passionate about delivering products that are designed and made in Australia. Here are a few reasons why this is so important to us and our customers:

1. Local Economy

SACHA DRAKE is very proud to be supporting the Australian economy. Hiring local means that jobs are kept within Australia and money is put back into the economy to support our communities. Australian owned Business profits also go back into taxes which in turn pays for our ever-developing infrastructure.

2. Industry Jobs

We are very passionate about supporting an industry that will see the next generation of Pattern makers, designers, machinists and garment construction workers thrive. Our Brisbane based studio is filled with skilled people who continuously create amazing work for our industry.

Many fashion students intern for us and get a real understanding of how a fashion business works. They learn valuable skills that lead them to start their careers after studying. If there are no jobs available, then there is nowhere for them to use their skills.

3. Designed For You!

An Australian designer means that we have a closer connection to our customers and their needs. We can be reactive to the Australian climate and source fabrications that are ideal for our lifestyle. Lightweight jerseys and cottons are perfect for our hotter climates whilst lighter layers are perfect for Winter. We can also tailor the fit of the garment to more suit the everyday Australian Women.

4. Nimble in Business

Fashion is a highly reactive industry and being quick to address our customers’ needs is key. If a style sells out and is in high demand, local production means we can turn production around quickly and in shorter time frames. This means that you get the finished product quicker!

5. Important Partnerships

As much as we would love to be 100% Australian made it’s not always possible. We work closely with our overseas manufacturers to ensure that the highest quality and consistency of the brand is upheld to our standards. Sacha frequently visits our international partners to continue to grow relationships and to source the best textiles. Our Australian makers have been working with us for over a decade and we have had the joy of working with some of the most skilled people locally.

Together as a team, we continue to create products that we are passionate about. This is our commitment to quality and keeping it Australian.

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FAQ

 Dress Styling and Fit

For work, minimal styling lets the print or cut do the talking. Block heels, a structured bag and simple jewellery are all you need. For events, add strappy heels, a statement earring and a clutch to shift the mood entirely. SACHA DRAKE's online stylists are available via chat for personalised recommendations if you want a second opinion.

The wrap silhouette works across most body shapes because the adjustable tie allows you to manipulate the dress to your body. It is particularly flattering on Hourglass and Pear shapes as it defines the waist and skims the hips.

For a formal event, keep accessories elevated with heeled sandals, a clutch and statement jewellery. For a weekend or travel setting, flat sandals and a sun hat bring the formality down without the dress losing its impact. The SACHA DRAKE maxi is designed to transition between settings, so the same dress works across multiple occasions with a simple accessory swap.

The midi sits roughly at mid-calf and works across a broader range of occasions including workwear, cocktail events and weddings. The maxi runs to the ankle or floor and leans more toward formal occasions and warm-weather events. Both silhouettes are available in wrap and structured styles across the SACHA DRAKE range, and both are categorised by body shape to help you find the most flattering option.

Every SACHA DRAKE garment is categorised by one of five body shapes: Hourglass, Column, Pear, Apple and Maternity. The brand designs specifically to flatter each shape rather than applying a single block pattern across all sizes. Wrap and reverse-wrap styles in particular are engineered to define the waist, balance proportions and move well on the body rather than just fitting around it.

Wrap and reverse-wrap midi styles are the strongest options for a pear shape. The wrap tie allows you to define the waist while the skirt skims over the hips rather than clinging. A-line midi silhouettes also work well for the same reason. 

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