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a signature shape ~ the thick lune ~ in passata.

named after slow-cooked tomato sugo.

it felt like the right name for this colour ~ a rich deep red, not too loud.

this australian leather only gets better with time ~ the daily wear in the places you touch most.

handmade to order in my brunswick atelier.

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TOAD TAKEOVER: FROM PEST TO PURPOSE opens tomorrow as part of and Melbourne Design Week.

I have three pieces in the show ~

The ROTONDO Toad Bag

The UOVO Toad Wallet

and MS Toad ~ a sculpture ~ or a door stop?
She’s taking longer than expected to complete. There’s over 150 panels used from the toad leather scraps leftover to craft the bag and wallet going into this. The pattern pieces alone took 3~4 days. Here I am still punching stitch holes the day before the show opens. I’ll be in residence at the gallery tomorrow from 1-5pm sewing the work together if you’d like to take a look at the process. The finished MS Toad will be at the opening party 🎉

Come and also see works by and we also have .flwrs 🐸🥀

Opening night party ~ Friday 6-9pm with plant based toad inspired canapés from and wines by

Venue is
1 Mater Street Collingwood

Hope to see you there 👁️
Simone xx

It was a pinch me moment to see simétrie Bay Bags perfectly paired with Silk Laundry at the PayPal Melbourne Fashion Festival two weeks ago 😍

Thanks so much to Abby Bennett for seeing this perfect match. As I normally make-to-order, these were specially made for the runway.

The sharp lines of the Bay Bag add a tailored look to the otherwise softness of Silk Laundry's silhouettes. I especially love how beautifully the colours work together, and the silk scarves styled on the top handle.

All simétrie bags are handmade in my Melbourne atelier using Australian leather.

styled by Abby Bennett
clothing Silk Laundry
shoes DOF Studios
photography

simone xx

As this day comes around once again, I want to take a moment to acknowledge the ongoing strength, resilience and creativity of First Nations peoples.

At simétrie, I believe allyship is not something that happens only when it is comfortable or convenient. It requires listening, learning, and showing up with intention ~ consistently and over time.

I am fortunate to have built a platform, and with that comes responsibility. A few years ago, I created a page listing BIPOC individuals and businesses to support and amplify, and over time I aim to slowly add to it so it can serve as a resource for discovering and supporting BIPOC-led work. I have also included a variety of organisations that provide funding, legal aid, and advocacy against the systemic injustices faced by Indigenous Australians.

This is a living, permanent resource ~ one that I will continue to grow and update over time. It features businesses run by First Nations creatives whose work I admire deeply, including some I have had the privilege of working with firsthand.

My hope is that this space makes it easier for you to discover, support, and engage with their work directly, and that it contributes meaningfully to greater visibility, recognition, and respect.

Read about them here: https://simetrie.com.au/blogs/journal/celebrating-first-nations-creativity

~ simone xx

As Invasion Day approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how to be a good ally here at simétrie. I believe action speaks louder than words, and I want to support in ways that are authentic and meaningful.

Donations to have been extended to 50% of sales for the rest of the month. Archives close midnight AEDT 31st January.

Together, I hope to stand in solidarity with First Nations communities, honour culture, and take action where it matters.

~ simone xx

On the workbench today are your orders that missed the Christmas cut off. You love Passata and Red Rock ❤️🤎✂️

Swipe to see my cutting knives ~ also made locally, another manufacturing skill that’s at risk of disappearing from our shores.