ESSE Studios for Women

Frustrated by the waste in the fashion industry, Australian designer Charlotte Hicks founded ESSE Studios in 2017 to create thoughtful, long-lasting womenswear. A University of Technology Sydney graduate with experience at labels like Zimmermann and Sass & Bide, Hicks brings expertise to her sustainable line of minimalistic pieces. ESSE Studios combats industry wastefulness with slow-release capsule collections featuring timeless staples like monochrome asymmetrical dresses and khaki wide-leg utility pants. Using high-quality materials such as Italian cotton and yarn-dyed denim, ESSE Studios embodies refined sophistication, reminding us that clothing should not only adorn but also age gracefully with us.