Fashion was one thing that I've loved from a very young age. Thanks to my Nanna who would let me play with her fabric scraps while she quilted my passion and skills grew. I began borrowing Nanna's mannequin for extended periods of time, leading me to realise that I didn't have to wear the boring clothes they sold in stores - I could make my own! This opened up a whole new world of possibilities for me and I started wearing my own creations.

I became interested in jewellery making when I was about 10 and I would make things for friends and family. I discovered Etsy in 2010 (and launched this very store... It has changed a lot in that time!) and hence I began my journey of entrepreneurship.

The feeling I got from my first sale was unforgettable… someone actually wanted to pay me money for something I’d made with my own two hands? At 17-years-old, where I was making $15 an hour selling pizza, this was unbelievable. 

After school, I decided to follow my dream and studied Fashion Design at Raffles College in Sydney. Since graduating I have launched my womenswear label Carley Rose The Label. My dream is to use my skills and education to create a fully sustainable and ethical fashion line for women (and perhaps men one day!) who care about this beautiful planet we live on. I have a deep passion for looking after our environment, both on land and in the sea. At home, I strive to live as green as possible and I want this passion to combine with my love for unique fashion and style to create a wearable brand that is kind to our planet. 

Here I stock the Carley Rose The Label collections with some pieces in a made-to-order capacity. I also sometimes stock unique jewellery pieces, accessories and any other creations that come about between fashion collections. I hope you find something you love!

xx Carley Rose