ESSE Studios
ESSE Studios is an Australian womenswear label founded in 2018 by Charlotte Hicks. It focuses on timeless tailoring and durable pieces built around modern dressing and a slow fashion approach.
| Founded | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Founder | Charlotte Hicks |
| Focus | Timeless tailoring |
| Runway | Australian Fashion Week |
| Website | essestudios.com |
What is ESSE Studios?
ESSE Studios is an Australian womenswear label founded by Charlotte Hicks in 2018. The brand is built around the idea of modern dressing, and Hicks has spoken about simplicity often being the hardest thing to get right.
Products and positioning
The label works in numbered editions rather than conventional seasonal drops, and its collections emphasise:
- Timeless tailoring and blazers
- Dresses, skirts and tops in durable materials
- A slow fashion philosophy that favours longevity
Alongside its collections the brand has offered one-on-one personal styling sessions.
Distribution
ESSE Studios sells through its own e-commerce site and international online retailers such as SSENSE. It has used pop-up retail, including a temporary space at Edit Collection, and has shown on the runway at Australian Fashion Week.
Why it matters
ESSE Studios is part of a generation of Australian labels that combine a direct online business with selective international stockists and a minimal, longevity-focused design language.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded ESSE Studios?
ESSE Studios was founded in 2018 by Australian designer Charlotte Hicks.
What does ESSE Studios make?
It makes womenswear focused on timeless tailoring, dresses and separates in durable materials.