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WORDS BY CAIT EMMA BURKE AND CAITLIN CEFAI
Giving fabric offcuts a new life.
The word ‘scrunchie‘ is loaded with nostalgia. For me, it evokes memories of primary school, particularly my mum yanking my unruly hair into a ponytail each morning and the little dresses she made me with matching scrunchies.
A fashion mainstay in the ’80s and ’90s, the scrunchie fell out of fashion’s favour in the 2000s. But in recent years it’s been having somewhat of a resurgence, with high-end labels like Celine and Prada championing the humble hair accessory.
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The best part about scrunchies – aside from their ability to minimise hair breakage – is that they provide fashion labels with an easy way to make use of their fabric offcuts while allowing us consumers to buy into a trend without feeling quite so guilty. Below, we’ve curated 12 of our favourite scrunchies from Australian and New Zealand labels.
Kate Sylvester
New Zealand designer Kate Sylvester is well recognised for her use of colour and pattern, so her seasonal drops of scrunchies, made from the label’s fabric offcuts, are worth keeping an eye on. We’re loving this sheer check in red for a wearable yet vibrant iteration.
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The Social Outfit and Romance Was Born
Using offcuts from fashion house Romance Was Born, these super-soft scrunchies are lucky dip and produced in collaboration with The Social Outfit.
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Collective Closets
Hand-printed and perfectly pink and red, the Funga Scrunchie is made in Melbourne with trimmings from a local Fitzroy supplier.
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Silk Laundry
Hand illustrated by Laura Prochowski, this limited edition print was featured on four of Silk Laundry’s pieces, and the remnants were used for this 100 per cent silk scrunchie.
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Permanent Vacation
Melbourne label Permanent Vacation makes a cute 100 per cent cotton gingham scrunchie that can double as a bracelet (we love a multi-use accessory).
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Jillian Boustred
A huge component of the Jillian Boustred ethos is closing the gap on waste and these scrunchies are part of that aim. Made of fabric offcuts, they come in a range of different linen prints, to match your JB tote, skirt or dress.
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Valet Studio
If you’re looking for a scrunchie that can be dressed up, opt for Valet Studio’s set of three in a gingham chiffon.
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Emma Jing
Auckland label Emma Jing offers a selection of dramatic silk scrunchies, like this oversized red one. The pink silk scrunchie is another standout.
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Muse the Label
This red scrunchie is made from offcuts from the main Muse the Label collection. Not only will you be making a monochromatic fashion statement, but it’s limited edition linen too.
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Kalaurie
Mindfully made in Melbourne, this scrunchie features a floral print and the luxurious velvet fabric helps to prevent breakage.
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Penny Sage
New Zealand label Penny Sage has a range of limited edition scrunchies, made from fabric offcuts. We love this Two Tone Dusk one.
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FME Apparel
Made in Melbourne, this blush cotton scrunchie is extra big so it will keep its shape. It’s the perfect addition for your hair or your wrist.
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For more on the rise of the scrunchie, try this.
12 of our favourite scrunchies from local labels - Fashion Journal
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