Hobo and Hatch
Hobo and Hatch is an Australian slow fashion label founded by designer Leona Hatcher and based in Quindalup, Western Australia. It makes scarves, ponchos, blankets, hand-knit wool pieces, hats, jewellery and accessories in small batches.
| Founder | Leona Hatcher |
|---|---|
| Based in | Quindalup, Western Australia |
| Stockists | More than 100 stores in Australia and New Zealand |
| Focus | Slow fashion |
| Website | hoboandhatch.com |
What is Hobo and Hatch?
Hobo and Hatch is an Australian slow fashion label founded by designer Leona Hatcher, who lives in Quindalup in Western Australia. The head office there is described as self-sufficient, with solar power and rainwater harvesting.
Products and positioning
The label makes scarves, ponchos, blankets, a hand-knit wool collection, hats, jewellery and other accessories, produced as small-batch, mindfully made items. The designs are timeless rather than seasonal, and the brand uses certified natural fibres and ethically sourced New Zealand wool, working mostly with small, family-run producers.
It aims to be plastic-free, uses compostable packaging and designs around fabric scraps. Over about ten years it has also donated to In Giving We Receive, which supports vulnerable families, single mothers and children in Nepal.
Distribution
Hobo and Hatch is sold in more than 100 stores across Australia and New Zealand, and also in the United States and Europe.
Why it matters
The brand is an example of a small Australian label that has built international wholesale reach on a slow fashion and natural fibre positioning.
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Hobo and Hatch?
Hobo and Hatch was founded by Western Australian designer Leona Hatcher.
What does Hobo and Hatch sell?
Hobo and Hatch sells scarves, ponchos, blankets, hand-knit wool pieces, hats, jewellery and accessories.