Alias Mae
Alias Mae is an Australian women's footwear label founded in 2011 by designer Tom Kirkhope, with a studio in Port Melbourne. It makes leather sandals, slides, heels, boots, flats and sneakers.
| Founded | 2011 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Tom Kirkhope |
| Studio | Port Melbourne |
| Signature | Paris sandal |
| Website | aliasmae.com.au |
What is Alias Mae?
Alias Mae is a footwear brand from Australia, founded in 2011 by Australian-born designer Tom Kirkhope, who comes from a family of shoemakers. The label is designed from a studio in Port Melbourne.
Products and positioning
The brand is known for original designs and comfort underfoot. It works in premium leather and produces in small runs. Its women's range covers:
- Sandals and slides, including the well-known Paris sandal
- Heels, flats, ballet flats and loafers
- Boots and sneakers
Beyond women's shoes, the label offers an Alias Mae for Him collection as well as caps, bags and shoe care products.
Distribution
Alias Mae sells through its official Australian online store, which also ships to New Zealand and the United Kingdom, and through a network of stockists. These include independent Australian footwear retailers and online fashion platforms.
Why it matters
Alias Mae shows how a design-led Australian footwear brand with family shoemaking roots can build recognition through signature styles and a mix of direct online sales and wholesale partners.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Alias Mae?
Alias Mae was founded in 2011 by Australian designer Tom Kirkhope, who comes from a family of shoemakers.
Where is Alias Mae from?
Alias Mae is an Australian brand with a design studio in Port Melbourne.