Overview
In Greek mythology, the goddess Artemis inspires empowerment through her strength, power and resilience. Inspired by these qualities, two Melbourne makers have collaborated to create To Artemis, a debut clothing collection that embodies them and promotes feminine strength and confidence.
Created by Zoë Bastin and Adrienne Grech, the soon-to-launch label brings a fresh perspective to Melbourne fashion. The pair come from vastly different working backgrounds; Zoë is a practising artist who's currently completing her PhD in Fine Art, while Adrienne is a neuroscience PhD student investigating cognition in schizophrenia. This unique combination has resulted in clever, elegant design and a tonal colour palette that will slide easily into any wardrobe.
The pieces are also practical — they've been designed to be easy to wear no matter where the day takes you, whether you're creating, studying, dancing or exploring. The team behind To Artemis wanted to provide comfortable, versatile styles that promote confidence with feminine agency in mind. The collection spans linen wrap dresses, skirts and pants, a shibori-dyed silk skirt, linen tops and a transparent glitter acrylic tote bag.
"We want to provide well-fitting clothing to fit diverse bodies to play and create in. For us, this means comfortable, adjustable and versatile garments," says Zoë. "So anyone who wants to wear us, can. There are lots of options to suit different tastes."
The two designers aim to fill a gap in the local fashion market. "I saw a lot of small labels popping up that tried to make clothing ethically, or that handmade garments here in Melbourne or tried to promote inclusivity with fits," she explains. "But none that did all these things at once." To Artemis stock sizes XS to XL — but if those measurements don't fit, you can contact the girls to work out a custom fit. All are made in Melbourne.
To Artemis officially launches on March 28, and they're taking a limited pre-order until March 18 — you can view the catalogue and ordering details here. For more information, follow them on Instagram.