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October 12, 2023

To the glen

Blog

In celebration of starting my SQUINT blog I’m so happy to release my Glencoe editorial shoot in full. This editorial features pieces from my recent Love letter (Part 1) collection, some soon to be released pieces and archival treasures. Love Letter is a continual creative project further exploring my Scottish identity, following 2021’s Lore of […]

January 5, 2024

Happy Hogmanay!

Blog

Happy Hogmanay! Or Happy New Years to anyone outside of Scotland! 2023 was a complicated year for me (as all of the last 4 years have been) I turned 30, I grieved, I travelled, I continued to muddle my way through putting roots down in Melbourne, I made new friends and missed my old ones. […]

November 10, 2023

Squint Clothing at PALS Festive Popup

Blog, News

PALS Festive Season We are thrilled to be part of PALS’ festive season pop-up shop! 🥳 Join us and explore locally made and thoughtfully considered clothing, ceramics, illustrations, jewellery, and more in our curated space in Thornbury. With new and returning faces, PALS has all your gift-giving needs covered 🎁✨ Visit PALS pop-up and shop […]

October 25, 2023

Squint at Stay Soft night markets

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Stay Soft Market October edition presented by Stay Soft Studio Browse over 50 stalls of jewellery, vintage clothes, crafts and more from local designers in Collingwood Yards‘ leafy courtyard. There’s even a pop-up tattoo studio for those feeling spontaneous. Artists’ co-working space Stay Soft Studio is back with its monthly night market, celebrating local creativity […]

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September 18, 2023

Fashion Journal: Ethical Australian labels

News

WORDS BY MAGGIE ZHOU AND FASHION JOURNAL Squint featured — “A growing list of ethical Australian labels that cater to beyond a size 16” There are a growing number of Australians who are becoming more conscious shoppers and prioritising ethically-made and sustainable fashion. But what happens when the industry doesn’t serve you? There’s nothing groundbreaking […]

Squint Clothing Molly Rose Market Melbourne

September 8, 2023

Squint at Molly Rose Brewing Handmade Market

News

Join us at Molly Rose in Collingwood on Sunday 10th of September for a day of clay and handmade wonders at our Handmade Market. Stroll through the market, and meet the following friendly local artisans who have created incredible works just for the market: Tiny Pots, Spicy Tofu Ceramics, Hilary Green, Sacreflux, Odd Studio, Frances Cannon, Renedrop and […]

Squint Clothing at Queen Victoria Women's Center - QVWC Shop

June 14, 2023

Squint stocked at QVWC Shop

News

FOR WOMEN, BY WOMEN. The Queen Victoria Women’s Centre Shop is a feminist design concept store in the heart of Melbourne’s CBD, showcasing locally sourced and designed products by women (cis, trans) and non-binary artists, designers and makers form across Victoria. *When we say women, that word always includes trans and gender diverse women and […]

May 25, 2023

Fashion Journal – Squint styling an outfit

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Australian fashion people style an outfit they’ve made themselves. WORDS BY MAGGIE ZHOU Ellie Vallely, she/her, Founder and Designer of Squint Clothing This outfit is a true representation of my design journey! My sweater is from my grad collection at uni all the way back in 2016. It’s a lovely soft, thick cotton jersey and was inspired […]

March 15, 2023

Starting my new collection

Diary

I’m gearing up to start my new collection. It’s all whizzing around my head, but I’ve had complicated feelings about it. I first designed a lot of this next collection in 2021. I had the sketches, the fabrics and some samples. Then my world changed when my Mum got sick. I dropped everything and left […]