We’re very excited to introduce you to our newest member of the team, Hayley. As a designer and ‘will do anything’ intern for the last few months, we just love having her around and we decided together she had to join the team. She approached us after seeing Hills & West in our pop-up in […]

Almost a week ago we celebrated International Womens Day. A day to remember those who have impacted our lives for the better and champion those who have and are paving the way for equality. Reflecting on this day, we wanted to introduce you to Elka Whalan (fka Graham), founder of Queen Hood. With her positive [...]

As you build your brand and meet and work with more and more fabulous creatives, it is such a wonderful fuel of inspiration. Meet Christopher Quyen, founder at Seakyu Creative, the photographer behind Hills & West latest shoot. We worked together to create some playful fun with the new Lunar Collection and give the Hills [...]

Situated amongst the treelined pathways of Woollahra on the iconic Ocean St is a beautiful gem of a gallery known to locals and people afar as .M Contemporary. In the 5 years its been operating, .M contemporary has previewed the works of both established and emerging artists from around the world — showcasing their unique [...]

We were very excited when Label Magazine approached us and said they were interested in our story. They had seen our collection on Here is the interview titled: Leather Lover 1 Tell us about the process of getting Hills & West off the ground. In October of 2014, I was coming back from a work […]

We love to bring you the wonderfully diverse journeys of likeminded designers… especially those who strive for high quality, locally handmade pieces that go against mass produced, and focus on the unique and different. Meet ISABELLA QUEEN, she is one of these inspirational designers who has such an interesting story, I had to share it. […]

I love sharing other people’s stories however this time I wanted to share my start-up, fashion journey and say that it is ok to reach out for help. Here is a little piece I wrote for the Inspiring Rare Birds Community. Read the article here or below. Let’s be honest. No matter our achievements or […]

Recently I caught up with the Australian Fashion Council to talk all things design, inspiration, how Hills & West came to be and where I see it going. Hope you enjoy this little Q&A :) TELL US A LITTLE ABOUT YOUR OWN INDUSTRY BACKGROUND AND WHAT BROUGHT YOU TO ‘FASHION’? In a few words; branding, [...]

When you are an emerging independent fashion label, building your profile and getting in front of potential people, who appreciate and love your product, is hard. About a year and a half ago, a gorgeous entrepreneur reached out to me and said she had a new project she wanted Hills & West to be part [...]

I always love to discover the stories behind events or people, so I decided to look into the origins of Mother’s Day and why we chose this day to honour and give gratitude to our mothers and motherhood. When I did a little digging celebrations can be traced back to the ancient Greeks and Romans, […]

A gallery with a difference, the Platform Gallery was founded upon the concept of generating a space to showcase the work and craftsmanship of local designers, makers and creatives with a ‘no paintings’ policy. With a desire to challenge the notion of what constitutes art, Platform Gallery showcases the works of master crafters and artisans by ensuring [...]

Every season we hear about what’s "in" and now "so so out". What was yesterday super fashionable today is no longer part of the wardrobe of the fashion forward. These trends fuel the impulse overconsumption of pieces where the craftsmanship expires just as fast as the hype. Has the love for the timeless piece gone? The [...]

Meet Theo, a Melbourne-born clothing label with a soft spot for sustainability. Established in 2016 with the desire to create sweatshop-free staples for the everyday wardrobe, we love what it stands and even more the people behind it. I met the founder and designer Esther at Melbourne Design Market in June and I was absolutely in [...]

We are hitting the design market scene in Melbourne this June 25 at Melbourne Design Market. This year one of our big ambitions was to get out there and showcase our wares as much as possible. After a successful Finders Keepers in Sydney we are getting ourselves ready for Melburnians this June. One Australia’s much-loved [...]