Since October of 2015, Hills & West has been dedicated to creating beautiful, luxurious and functional pieces for the wardrobe. Two years ago, we expanded into creating beautiful pieces for the home with HILLS & WEST HOME. Now, we are “officially” extending our desire to make people happy and create beautiful things, by taking the [...]

A little about Deer Ruby… I’ve been in the fashion industry for over 20 years in some form or another, but I got my start owning four children’s boutiques in Adelaide at the age of 18. This was definitely the beginning of a lifelong love affair with fashion. Honing my creative skills, crafting unique pieces […]

While packing our perfect holiday accessories for Palm Springs, and getting our hatbox ready, I reached out to my favourite local hat founder and designer, Amelia Hughes, from My Milliner. I was very keen to hear what’s next in her journey and some gain some styling tips for the hot and cooler months. Following we [...]

Welcome back! We hope you are all enjoying the winter weather and spoiling yourself with some comfort food and a nice glass of red (or tea should I say). In this FFF we found some great finds in Fashion, Lifestyle, Health, Home Living and some life hacks to save you some valuable time. Sustainable Home [...]

Welcome back to another Fortnightly Favourite Five at Hills & West. We may not be so on the ball with our fortnightly delivery but the content is well worth the wait 🙂 We hope you’re wrapped up nice and cosy as we are focusing on some winter tips as the chill sets in and we […]

Stop self-diagnosing with your wardrobe worries, and turn to the experts! The Style Doctor experts that is. We always love sharing the fabulous people we meet, whilst hopefully imparting some wonderful words of wisdom and inspiration, and this no exception. Last year, at a lunch hosted by the Palmaira Sandals Australia ladies, I was sitting [...]

  It’s winter and super chilly so we think it’s high time you treat yourself to some winter centric, leather staples. As much as our bags are versatile all year round, we do have a couple of favourites perfect for winter occasions, with some great outfit and accessories inspo to go with them. The Weekender […]

Here comes more recommend reads from us to keep you inspired through the week!   1. Fashion: 4 steps to building a capsule work wardrobe Keeping up with fashion trends season in and out is exhausting, especially In the corporate world. We might of just found you the perfect bible to maintaining a staple work […]

Looking to do something a little different and special this Mother’s Day? We have scoured the net and here are some suggestions to get the ideas flowing and create a wonderful day for that someone special. From healthy activities to days out wining and dining, we have also sprinkled with a few different style activities […]

We love Easter, and this year with Anzac Day the following week, we have some holiday planning ahead. We thought we would pull together some gifting ideas and recipes to have you baking and sharing wonderful treats this Easter. We are definitely looking forward to a mini break with friends and family. What have you […]

On Thursday 28 March, I was lucky to sit in-front of a gorgeous group of women and share my story. It was the first Queen Hood event for 2019 at the picturesque Boathouse in Shelly Beach. I shared the stage with the fabulous Jenny and Gemma from Palmaira Sandals Australia, as Elka Whalan, founder of [...]

Welcome back to our Fortnightly Favourite Five reads, and in this editon we’re on the topic of sustainability; at home, in fashion and inspiring stories of artists that keep us motivated here at Hills and West. We hope you enjoy them and take something wonderful away with you. Sustainability: Who’s keeping up!: The catalyst of […]

We’re back with this fortnight with five more of our favourite reads and recommendations. This weekend snuggle up with a warm drink, in a comfy corner, and get ready for some content and stories to get you inspired. Lifestyle: Looking for a new adventure? Getaways in autumn are our favourite and we know many do […]

Welcome to Hill & West’s first ‘Fabulous Five’ for the fortnight… Here we share some of our must read blogs, fashions tips & lifestyle recommendations that we think are pretty inspirational. Let us know what you think or have any of your own recommendations! Lifestyle: Ethical Fashion Reading List http://www.thesustainableedit.com/ethical-fashion-books/ This is great read for […]

Happy International Women’s Day today! Set up over a century ago to increase awareness and advocacy for gender equality, #IWD is gaining global traction and support and is a wonderful day to remind us of where we have come from and where we still want to go. This year’s theme is #BalanceforBetter. Balance is not […]

We pride ourselves on being a label that is all Australian made, season-less and can transcend any occasion. A big part of what inspires our design (what I spend months prototyping and testing) is looking at how we can make each piece timeless and how to design it so it is multifunctional, can be worn [...]

In December last year we had the opportunity to showcase our collections alongside other notable artists in Sydney's .M Contemporary Gallery (you can read about the artists here). The gallery, located in the beautiful tree-lined suburb of Woollahra, Sydney’s epicentre for lovers of art and experienced collectors, buzzes with fortnightly exhibitions and the gorgeous space [...]

2018 seemed to be the year to be inspired by shapes and architecture. Like the Chevron Collection, the Lunar Collection was influenced by shapes, symmetry, geometry and modern architecture. With a focus on femininity, structure and naturally occurring shapes, the Lunar Collection was designed with the intent of being seasonally and environmentally transcendent, elegant and [...]

Lets celebrate, it’s THE LUNAR NEW YEAR! And there is cause to celebrate as it ‘s the year of the Pig: a year of fortune and luck! Lunar New Year is the beginning of a year whose months are coordinated by the cycles of the moon, accounting to a purely lunar calendar or a lunisolar calendar. The year of the Pig occupies the last (12th) position [...]

We were very excited to be interviewed by The Big Smoke Australia, who were curious about our ‘all Australian made’ journey and the inspiration behind our new Lunar Collection. We really like the The Big Smoke as they approach news uniquely. The Big Smoke cater towards discerning readers who want to access ideas differently, dedicated [...]

We all love a good gift guide, especially when selected by the ever so stylish, in the know, whisky loving, Whisky + Tailor. Click here to read their list of best gifts for men in 2018. Here is a quick summary of what to expect: Whisky – I know a man or two who has […]

To celebrate 3 wonderful years, Hills & West will be exhibiting our pieces expanding from the very beginning to a sneak peek into the future. As well an exclusive preview of the Lunar Collection. We will be exhibiting our collections from: Morgan, Everyday, Chevron, Traveller and Home at the gorgeous .M Contemporary gallery in Woollahra, […]

So excited to have the shopper BACK in stock and fulfilling pre-orders! As you must know by now, at Hills & West our motto is to make the lives of busy people easier without sacrificing style for functionality. One of our defining features as a brand is our loyalty to our customers and ability to […]

After the roaring success of our last Pop Up shop on 77 George St, The Rocks, we have extended our collaboration with Australian designers for another six weeks… but slightly up the road. Now at 83 George St, The Rocks, Sydney, under the new name Australian Designer Collective. The collaboration includes your favourite original five […]

We love beautiful things and experiences, and love sharing our experiences with High Tea Society. Enjoy our review of the Langham Sydney. Situated amongst historic buildings and quaint cobbled streets, at the Langham Sydney you can enjoy a lavish Afternoon Tea in delightfully intimate interiors and breathtaking harbour views from a window seat. Whatever your […]

This Thursday, 6 September, we are part of Vogue Fashion Night Out celebrating with bubbles and a one night super special offer, not to be missed. From 10am to 8pm talk directly to the designers, shop the stunning pieces, have some bubbles, delicious nibbles and enjoy our specials to say thank you for supporting Australian fashion. 6 [...]

Very soon it will be the first Sunday in September when many of us here in Australia give gratitude to the fathers in our lives. Whether it be our own fathers, the fathers of our children, our friends who we admire or the father figures who have inspired us along our journey, it’s a time of […]

Hills & West is excited to announce it will be showcasing with 5 other gorgeous Australian designer labels in The Rocks, Sydney from 18 August to 16 September 2018. The collaboration with five other like-minded brands include Cedar & Onyx (classic luxury for women of all sizes), Everyday Cashmere (cashmere, silk, and cashmere essentials), Boehm Intimates (lingerie of delicate lace and luxe), Extraordinary […]

At Hills & West we love collaborating and working with other home-grown, Australian creatives. Recently I worked on a shoot with six other like-minded and inspiring women. Combining pieces from our collections to style and create some perfect, easy to wear, luxurious ensembles. With the intent to appeal to independent women who want a curated look, [...]

We are excited to announce that Hills & West products are now stocked at the Everyday Cashmere flagship store in Sydney. We love their philosophy of packing light for travel, only taking the essentials without sacrificing style and maintaining luxury. Much like the Hills & West philosophy to declutter and simplify, providing premium hand made everyday companions, Everyday […]

We are very excited to announce that Hills & West is now part of The Store. The Store is a one-stop shop supporting and promoting designers and Australian independent creatives. This includes, makers, artists, ceramicists, fashion designers and more. The Store is a constantly evolving marketplace that aims to collect quality objects of desire, chosen by their network […]

At Hills & West we select the best quality skins to create the perfect pieces. All our products are made from high quality leather, sheepskin, nappa and pigskin, right her in Australia using artisanal techniques. This makes each piece unique. As the appearance of these skins change due to time and exposure, we wanted to give [...]

We are excited to announce the brand new addition to the Chevron collection, our little Lenny. Lenny was developed with the intent to be the perfect hands-free accessory to carry your essentials. Whether you’re attending a music festival, hitting the dance floor, walking your dog (a twice a day occurrence for me), or just going for [...]

Due to lots of fabulous requests, and knowing that we can cater to all our Australian customers with the utmost care, we are finally shipping internationally. We are excited to be expanding the delivery of our quality handmade Australian bags and accessories around the globe. They were crafted and designed for the modern man and […]

The humble Tote has been a staple in the wardrobes of men and women since its inception into the fashion world as L.L. Bean’s Ice Bag in the 1940’s. It wasn’t until the 1960’s that the Tote received a rather luxurious facelift when Bonnie Cashin for Coach evolved its utilitarian-plain canvas design by opting for leather and vibrant [...]

On February 14 people in Finland celebrate Ystavanpaiva, which is translated as Friend’s Day and in Mexico they celebrate Dia del amor y la amistad, the day of love and friendship. Even though Valentines day has been totally over-commercialized in many ways it’s still a day we can share the love and appreciation to all… in whatever way […]

Meet our latest collection crafted as the chic, transeasonal solution to all your work, weekend and evening elegance needs. The perfect companion for the stylish commuter with a minimalist design that delivers maximum impact to your wardrobe. The Chevron Collection, of course handmade in Australia, was designed and refined through traditional artisan techniques during my time [...]

Welcome to our new Traveller Two-Piece Collection, handmade with care in our Sydney, Redfern Studio, by our fabulous craftsmen. Our mission was to create a collection that had a minimal aesthetic and was incredibly practical and versatile. Ultimately making our usually hectic travel incredibly easy and chic. Our traveller collection is soft, subtle, sturdy and flexible. [...]

When starting Hills & West, one of the important guiding factors was to create a product that was made locally. We wanted our pieces to be handmade in Australia, using the highest quality materials and innovatively crafted with local artisans intertwining my learnings from Italy where I was taught. We are very happy to announce [...]

This fabulous Japan Edit from Evie, the communications coordinator from The Lifestyle Edit (TLSE), as she travels to Japan for summer. TLSE brings you a beautiful curation of Life + Style, introducing you to style makers, designers, travel edits, local stores, and what’s trending in interiors, beauty, fashion and lifestyle. We were very excited when […]

Everyone loves a hamper full of chocolates and treats. Enter the High Tea Society's competition with prizes valued at over $600. Enter and this fabulous concoction of prize can be yours. I have been working and contributing to The High Tea Society since my SBS days over 8 years ago. I always love to seeing [...]

We were very excited to see our Everyday Shopper and Luxe Mini Organiser as part of this collation of top accessories for frequent travellers in Surf4Travel. I wanted to share the great tips from Karen Harvey, and she is absolutely right, we take our Everyday Shopper everywhere. “I’ve spent a lot of time taking short trips […]

We are very excited to announce our first retail appearance in Sydney, at the prestigious Finders Keepers Design Market held at Barangaroo Reserve in May. Founded in 2008, Finders Keepers has now grown to be Australia's leading and largest design markets, featuring the work of independent makers from across Australia. We are so chuffed to be amongst some [...]

International Women’s Day is a wonderful way to come together and acknowledge all the amazing things women do. We know women are passionate, driven, dreamers, challengers, inspiring and sometimes a little cray cray; however when we join forces, phenomenal things happens. This year I wanted to partner with some women who I admire, the Palmaira Sandals Australia girls, through […]

Sometimes you need to step back to move forward. After leaving the corporate grind I started each year by gifting myself sometime to recharge and reboot. It has had such an amazing impact on my creativity, productivity and overall happiness throughout the year, that I try to override my engrained guilt of always having to […]

It’s time for Hills & West’s next adventure. The wanderlust has kicked in and the strong desire to be inspired, meet wonderfully new colourful characters, eat amazing cuisine and create some beautiful new products is about to be satisfied. A journey to a place steeped in history; a place where masters once roamed, cathedrals were […]

It’s December and Christmas is almost upon us; lights are being hung, trees are being decorated, and children (and a few of us adults) around the world are eagerly marking off the days until December 25. Have you got all your presents purchased?  Has Christmas crept up on you again this year? Well, never despair; Hills & [...]

With Christmas fast approaching we find ourselves reflecting on the year that’s been and how we can bring more joy to the wonderful people in our lives. With the recent celebration of our Morgan Collection turning one, we’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and doing some future planning.   We are so fortunate to spend [...]

Set up like a market, in the environment of a retail store, the Fitzroy Emporium is a unique space that hosts a niche collection of Melbourne designers, displays, bespoke wares and quality finds. Huddled at 91 Smith Street, Fitzroy, near the corner of Gertrude Street, its façade beckons, inviting you to explore all the curiosities […]

Our first collection, the Morgan Collection, has turned one and we wanted to say a big thank you to everyone for their support. From the beginning our mission has been simple – do what we love, create exceptional pieces and make people happy along the way. We are so excited that our Morgan 3 in […]

If you're stuck with what to buy dad this Father's Day, then we have some stylish tips for you. If he is more of a modern man who loves to look sharp, then our Business Folio in Whiskey or Black is the perfect practical gift for him. With an easy access pocket at the front, [...]

“Literacy unlocks the door to learning throughout life, is essential to development and health, and opens the way for democratic participation and active citizenship.” -Kofi Annan, former United Nations Secretary-General Children’s education is a subject very close to my heart. When I started my journey discovering my WHY, I was fortuitous to be given a […]

Are you a high tea lover like me? Join me as I take you on a golden journey, reminiscing of the traditional high tea, as I review the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth Hotel's 50th Anniversary High Tea, for the High Tea Society. To mark the milestone, in the Wentworth Hotel’s distinctive horseshoe shaped heritage-protected building, the Sofitel has created a contemporary [...]

Did you know you could claim a tax deduction for your Hills & West bag? As the financial year comes to a close and we are all frantically getting our accounts in order, be smart with your tax and claim part of your everyday workbag essential. After a wee reminder from Melissa Browne, CEO of accounting [...]

I absolutely adore a High Tea. From the Orangery in London's Kensington Palace to the Clifford Pier's Heritage High Teain Singapore's The Fullerton Bay Hotel, I always try to fit a High Tea amongst my travels. Recently, when I was enthusiastically talking through some of my High Tea experiences, Michelle from the The High Tea Society asked if I would be [...]

Hills & West believe accessories should add practical luxury to our everyday. The Morgan Collection, handmade in Australia, offers stylish, functional, superior leather work companions for the modern man and woman. We believe in quality craftsmanship, versatility, minimalism and smart design. We aspire to make luxury a bit more attainable. From the beginning, our mission [...]

I was super chuffed when I was approached by Sara from Axis Legal to feature in her ‘5 Minutes With’ fashion entrepreneurs for their new destination online for all things fashion business and law. You can sign up for free to unlock a wealth of legal/business tips specifically tailored to the fashion profession. You can […]

It's getting chilly and we're getting our grrrrrr on. If you fancy a tactile addition to your outfit, get your classy claws on one of our limited edition cowhide clutches. Typical Hills & West luxury with a classic, practical twist, these clutches are made with premium black or whiskey leather, handpicked grey or jersey cowhide front detail and [...]

Would you love to have your limited edition Hills & West accessory personalised? From April we are offering a new service allowing you to monogram your name or initials on any piece of Hills & West. We were really touched when we were asked to personalise our Morgan Organiser for a wedding last month and […]

Never underestimate the potency of the accessory. Work, weekends, working out – bags are no longer an afterthought. These days, the long-overlooked accessory has become a finishing touch to any outfit, just as shoes or cufflinks have in the past. Whether it is for your gym kit, or personal office, the days where the modern [...]

As an Australian used to warm festive seasons, I was in search for a city that epitomized a European winter wonderland. I was in Ireland for a week over Christmas and heading to the slopes in Obergurgl, Austria for January, so needed a convenient segue. I was very lucky to have stumbled across picturesque Salzburg. [...]

"IF YOUR GOALS DON'T SCARE YOU THEN THEY'RE NOT BIG ENOUGH" I love this quote. Even more so, the guys behind Benson and Morgan, who stylishly sport this quote on their site and recently included our Morgan Business Folio in one of their shoots. Benson and Morgan, is an online destination for everything fashion, travel and [...]

The Morgan Business Folio is coming in whiskey and it’s the business. Tailored to the modern man who prefers a brown accessory, the whiskey business folio is made from Italian leather and gunmetal black hardware. We scoured purveyors of leather far and wide for premium hides that would age with distinction, to give the ultimate [...]

With so much wonderful feedback from our customers in 2015 (thank you!) we are excited to announce a new pre-order service for Hills & West this year. From Feb 2016 anyone wanting to purchase a favourite piece in advance can do just that – and we’ll promise to reserve one of our luxury, handcrafted bags […]

Do you set yourself goals or aspirations? Last year it was a year of reflection and activating some of the dreams I had been putting off for so many years. This year, I have decided, is going to be a year of growth. After a lot of reading, brainstorming and pondering, I’ve identified the key […]

We are totally pumped. It’s hard to believe that in March, Hills & West will be turning one. Over a wine, in the company of some incredibly supportive friends and through dreaming big, Hills & West was born. We posed the question: if you could do whatever you wanted in life, what would it be? […]

https://hillsandwest.com/product-category/home-accessories/ 2015 has been HUGE. Absolutely huge. As a planner, dreamer and list writer, I think it is so important, when the year draws to a close, to take the time to reflect and actually acknowledge everything that has happened over the year. Both positive and challenging. This time last year, there is no way […]

The entrepreneur and global explorer in me was always on search for the perfect practical, durable, versatile and timeless workbag, and it was starting to become an obsession. A bag that was elegant, luxurious, made with quality craftsmanship, had multiple clever pockets, clean design and large enough to carry my computer, gym gear, notes, camera, […]

Inspired by a passion for bags and named in gratitude; the debut Morgan collection was crafted with love and is just the start of a whole new range of lifestyle accessories from Hills & West. With less than a week until the launch of the new Hills & West collection, I thought it would be [...]

In part one of my 50 destinations in 105 days: travel diaries, I shared the stats of my four-month adventure, and some of the wonderful things I experienced in Asia along the way. Here is a little recap of the stats: Over 1.5 million steps, 105 days, 50 different destinations (cities/villages), 46 beds, 20 flights, 16 [...]

Each year I love to learn a new skill, brush up on a new language or try to take a passion further. Last year it was all about feeding my handbag obsession by going to the handbag motherland and learning the ins and outs of the trade from artisans who have worked with some of [...]

Everyone loves a stat. I certainly do, and after four months on the road I decided to tally a few of my own. Over 1.5 million steps, 105 days, 50 different destinations (cities/villages), 46 beds, 20 flights, 16 countries, 10 boat trips, 7 country boarders by foot, 5 intrepid tours, 3 festivals, 2 sleeper trains, [...]

“We’re born, we live for a brief instant, and we die. It’s been happening for a long time. Technology is not changing it much – if at all.” — Steve Jobs Well I disagree with Mr Jobs. I believe technology is absolutely changing the way we experience life, and on a recent world trip I realised just [...]

Do you ever feel like your mind is at capacity and new information is stored at the detriment of something potentially really important? Like there’s a layer of fog that seems to thicken as each year progresses?  That’s where I was at – and I didn’t like it at all.  So I decided to take […]