Our honest wardrobe philosophy
The earth, ethics and giving back detail the very heart of our design philosophy.
Natural & certified organic fabrics. Slow fashion philosophy. Sustainably made.
Ethically designed. Giving Back. For everyone: Inclusivity.
Collaborating with Australian artists to create unique prints. Quality of finish.
Just as we sustainably choose our fabrics, we thoughtfully choose our makers according to their quality of craftsmanship. Your Kimberley Anne garments are woven together with every detail considered for design and quality.
Local Artistry
We love working with local Australian artists to bring our unique prints to life. Recently artist Megan Cochran illustrated doves for our dreamland collection and we collaborated with Blue Mountains artist Eloise who hand-painted Australian botanicals for our wildflower print. Discover the print stories in the 'inspirations' section of each dress.
Sustainably Made
Sewing Studios
Our sewing studios are kind to the environment featuring;
• energy-efficient sewing machinery to reduce carbon emissions,
• greenery and natural lighting,
• considered recycling,
• reduced wastage and water consumption.
Earth considered packaging
Garments are placed in our waterproof, 100% recycled and recyclable packaging.
Parcel delivery is mailed in our earth recylclable and re-usable mailers that are made from all natural ingredients (pulp from wood).
Your order is delivered through our reliable, carbon-neutral mailing partners, Australia Post and Sendle.
Garment Care
As your collection transcends time, the care label on each garment writes of the most sustainable method of care. For example, machine or hand washing in cold water with line drying, choosing eco-dry cleans and keeping washing to a minimum are all care options that consider the earth and the long life of your garment.
Sustainability in fashion
As the fashion industry slowly pivots towards sustainable practices and transitions away from an outdated and harmful 'fast fashion' mode we are proud to have been founded from the very beginning upon the central values of caring for the earth, ethics and giving back.
Sustainable Fabrics
Garments are woven in GOTS certified organic cotton, natural linen, silk and timeless fabrications. These fabrics are thoughtfully selected, taking into consideration our entire earth: people, ecosystems and environment.
Certified Organic
All of our organic fabrics are GOTS accredited and certified. We choose to craft many of our pieces in certified organic cotton as the farming of organic cotton crops uses far less water than conventional cotton with no toxic chemicals. This gentle harvesting process considers the farmers and surrounding eco-system to protect our earth.
Linen
Naturally sourced from the flax plant, linen is breathable fabric that is kind to the earth. It is one of our signature fabrics because it is long-lasting and beautifully textured. The flax plant in itself is highly sustainable with every part of the plant being used to create a worthwhile product, it ensures no-waste to the environment.
Silk
The finest of natural fabrications, silk is one of the most historical and timeless fibres naturally sourced from the earth and biodegradable. As a renewable resource, it uses less water, chemicals and energy in production than many other fibres. It is a luxurious, soft fabric that forms designs of artful drape and exceptional quality.
Timeless fabrics
Our vegan leathers, silk velvets and sequin tulles are of the highest quality, ensuring they are long-lasting and timeless. Pieces that are woven in these iconic fabrics, are designed for the eternal wardrobe as versatile signatures to wear with a variety of styling options. This long-lasting design philosophy is about avoiding trends and ‘seasons’. Our wardrobe alternatively prioritises creativity, uniqueness and timeless beauty to pass through the generations.
Digital Printing
Our prints are all hand-illustrated and digitally printed. This digital printing alternative to dye printing reduces carbon footprint and features the most accurate translation of vivid colour from the artistry.
Slow Fashion
The future of fashion is slow.
No ‘Seasons’, No ‘Trends’
Our timeless design philosophy means we do not believe in ‘trends’ or ‘seasons’. We believe in creativity, uniqueness and timeless beauty to pass through the generations.
Pre-order and Limited Edition
Each chapter includes a pre-order season and a few limited-edition signatures. These options are part of our slow fashion philosophy to create our collections on-demand with a no-waste vision.
Thoughtful Design
Our slow fashion philosophy is about creating an eternal, quality, versatile and sustainably innovative wardrobe. In designing wardrobe signatures with versatile styling options, each Kimberley Anne signature features new ideas and innovations (such as removable sleeves) to create many ways to wear through multiple seasons.
Woven in the highest quality of fabric, each piece has been thoughtfully designed to accentuate the feminine figure, in a timeless silhouette.
Ethical makers
Ethics and values detail the very heart of our design philosophy.
We work with our family-owned production partners based overseas & in Australia personally to thoroughly ensure ethics are upheld to the highest standards. We only work with like-minded makers who share the same values of sincere care for the earth, community and people.
Defining ethical standards;
• Safe, clean, spacious, earth-considered work environments.
• Fair wages and reasonable working hours.
• Inclusive, kind and understanding leadership.
• All makers are thoroughly trained, experienced and of adult working age.
• Considers the surrounding community and giving back locally.
• Sustainable practices such as clean energy, recycling and minimal wastage.
• Ethically accredited or working towards formal ethical accreditation.
• Sincerity, honesty and transparency. This includes being open to and conducting regular inspections and visits.
We are sincerely proud and honoured to be working with our diverse and talented makers that uphold the highest standards of ethics and sustainability.
Giving back
Giving back is part of our purpose.
We are proud to support charities that make a wonderful difference locally and globally.
Charity Partners
Every chapter collection supports a specific charity. As an advocate for mental health, we are donating a portion of every order from Chapter Two to The Black Dog Institute, the medical research institute in Australia dedicated to researching and deeply investigating mental health across our entire lifespan.
In our first chapter we were thankful that your orders enabled us to be able to give back 5% to local charities that made a wonderful difference throughout the pandemic including Lifeline Australia, Foodbank Australia and overseas, Doctors Without Borders.
How we support
We donate a percentage portion from each collection to charity. We also seek to be advocates for our chosen charities, sharing information and discussions on the important causes that make a difference in our local communities.
For Everyone: Inclusivity
We are for everyone. To represent women from all life journeys.
Honoring our Traditional Owners. In Australia, we sincerely acknowledge and honour the traditional owners of the homelands of the Turrbal and Jagera peoples.
Quality of finish
Kimberley Anne is a wardrobe of exceptional quality and design. We focus on creating pieces that are high-quality, long-lasting and kind to our earth.
Exceptional quality of craftsmanship is appreciated in the details. For example, our garments are;
• Lined with 100% natural fabric (we do not use polyester lining).
• Sewn with long-lasting french style stitching.
• Finished with YKK zippers and quality trims.
• Crafted in shapely silhouettes that elegantly accentuate the feminine figure.
• Carefully measured for exceptional fit from sizes 6 - 16.
• Woven in fabric that is extensively tested for quality, drape, softness, durability and sustainability.
