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OUSE
Drawing on the basic principles of how we dress, Ouse combines multi-functionality with craft techniques to create sexy knitwear & swimwear that’s inclusive, sustainable and locally made. Taken from the word house, Ouse desires to create comfortable, luxury clothing that can house our forever-fluctuating bodies.
Ouse is known for its inherent signature garment system that defies seasonal fashion and focuses more on timelessness & longevity through a lens of functionality. Ouse was founded by Samantha Diorio during her time studying an MFA in fashion design and society at parsons, New York.
After winning the 2019 Geoffrey Beene design award, Samantha embarked on launching her thesis collection into an authenticity-driven commercial ready-to-wear brand in 2022.WORLD
At Ouse World, we believe the world is our h(ouse). Our mission is to create season-less pieces that can morph between sizes and transform from one function to another, to increase longevity. If clothing was self-sufficient, would it live forever? That's our aim. We embody a sustainable economy not driven by conspicuous consumption but by other values based on craftsmanship, altruism, economic equality, and ecological responsibility.
Implementing strong ethics around sustainability and inclusivity are the bare minimum responsibilities we believe brands should uphold in the world today. Ouse is a slow fashion brand that designs high-quality products with intent and purpose, manufacturing no more or less than is needed. All of our products are produced locally in Australia and consist of recycled and dead-stock fabrics that are all Oeko-Tex certified. By working with local artisans and manufacturers who still use traditional craft and manufacturing methods, we maintain a symbiotic relationship with the community to ensure that our craft and heritage lives on. Inevitably, our products are taken from the plant. We must put back when we take. By partnering with various foundations, we have been able to invite our customers to help us give back, allowing them to actively donate to a charity of choice when purchasing with us. That’s why giving back is so important, because we believe in sustaining a mission far beyond consumerism.
1. Restore the land / Oko farms, New York
2. Clean the sea
3. Support mental health -
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