Travelogue
BEHIND THE SCENES: Out the door and onto the shop floor
During #FashionRevolutionWeek we’ve talked a lot about how we create our garments, but ethical considerations don’t end there. Everything from ensuring you’re receiving a high-quality garment, to managing waste is...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Fabric, zips, buttons and more!
Making a garment is one element of fashion production, but what about the materials these products are made from? In this part of our Fashion Revolution series, we take you...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Manufacturing ethical clothing overseas
Not everything from Obus is made in Australia, but that is by no means a bad thing! Ethical fashion production can be undertaken all over the world – the key...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Supporting the local economy through Australian-made clothing
As you might already know, over 80% of Obus products are made in Australia (the majority of them right here in Melbourne!). Today we introduce you to our designers and production team, and take a tour of one...
Behind the scenes for Fashion Revolution Week
Each piece of Obus clothing goes on a long journey before it is worn and loved by you. As part of Fashion Revolution Week 2019, we want to show you who makes our clothes and talk...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Festive frocks and ladies who rock!
Our store staff work extra hard this time of year bringing the cheer to your Obus visit. We spent a few minutes with these lovely ladies to find out what...
SCRAPBOOK: Our ocean-inspired LOW TIDE print
The gorgeous LOW TIDE print is a special part of our BETWEEN WIND AND WATER Summer 2018 collection. It features cute sea creatures hand drawn by Kylie's (then) 5-year-old son, Orlo...
HOW IT'S MADE: Meet the makers behind our summer sandals
We’ve got a new shoe manufacturer in Dongguan, China, and we are pretty stoked with the quality of their workmanship and their workplace practices. Take a trip behind the scenes to...
BEHIND THE SCENES: Kylie's tips for designing a textile print
Each Obus print since the brand began in 1998 is a product of Obus founder and creative director Kylie Zerbst's hand. So after twenty years, what has Kylie learned about...
Interview: Kerryn & Kylie on collaboration and conscious fashion
Left-Right: Kylie Zerbst (Obus founder/creative director) and Kerryn Moscicki (Radical Yes founder/creative director) The Obus x Radical Yes collab has launched, and we're thrilled to partner with this conscious Melbourne...
HOW IT'S MADE: Dyeing and milling our Merino Travellers
By now we’re sure you know that Obus makes over 80% of our clothing right here in Australia. But the making is only part of the equation. Ensuring that each...