I started Philé in Sydney in 2017, initially as a collection of elevated basics to gift my friends and their children. But in truth, the foundations of Philé were laid much earlier - at home, watching the women in my family create with care, intention, and pride.

As the granddaughter of a seamstress, I grew up with a deep appreciation for natural fabrics and slow craftsmanship, principles that remain at the heart of Philé today.

Some of my most vivid memories are from childhood, visiting fabric stores with my mother and grandmother.

Together, we would choose a pattern I loved, then carefully select the fabric,
buttons, lining, and trims that would bring it to life.

There was a quiet ritual to it. Nothing rushed. Every decision considered.

By Easter, my grandmother would have transformed those materials into a coat made just for me. I remember the feeling so clearly - walking into our traditional Friday night service wearing something entirely my own.

Something made with love, patience, and extraordinary skill. I felt proud, but more than that, I felt connected - to them, and to something lasting.

I kept every one of those coats.

Today, I have two young daughters of my own, and watching them wear those same pieces is a reminder of what clothing can represent.

Not just something we wear, but something we pass down. Something that carries stories.

In 2022, Philé evolved into a dedicated collection for babies, young children, and their parents. As the brand has grown, I’ve continued to look to the great European houses for guidance - drawing on traditions of craftsmanship, intricate stitching, and the use of noble, enduring fabrics. But at its core, Philé will always be shaped by those early experiences: the belief that what we make, and how we make it, matters.

We live in a world that often encourages consumption without meaning. But motherhood, at least as I’ve experienced it, has a way of reshaping priorities. It teaches us to choose more thoughtfully, to value longevity over excess, and to consider what we are leaving behind for the next generation.

Philé exists to honour that mindset. To create pieces that are not only beautiful, but
purposeful. Pieces that can be worn, loved, and one day, passed on.

This Mother’s Day, I find myself thinking about legacy, not just what we build, but what we keep, what we share, and what we carry forward.

To my mother, my grandmother, and now my daughters - thank you for shaping the way I see the world.

And to all mothers and mother figures, Happy Mother’s Day.