Madi & Pip

“We’re not there yet, but we are getting closer. If we take the time to dream a little, we can see the positive scenarios for a more sustainable, socially and ecologically just future taking shape!”

Words: Clare Press
📖 Wear Next

Curious about sustainable fashion? Wear Next is a great read. 📖

Clare wears Bernadette gown, made completely free from plastic, just natural fibres and elements.
Made from designer deadstock silk fabric from
Silk organza is used to stabilise the neckline (not polyester fusing!)
Threads are silk and cotton (not poly cotton)
Hemlines hand sewn for an opulent finish
Multiwear silhouette
Australian made to order, customisations are welcome

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Madi and Pip Maree dress & Bernadette gown styled with .j.ritchie millinery backstage at Designer Runway



The Maree Dress made from a red silk cotton features French cuffs and buttons. Made from over 50 pieces hand cut to order. We use silk organza internally to add structure and support (at collar, cuff and placket) not plastic.
Modelled by

The Bernadette multiwear silhouette is sewn from an Italian silk floral sourced from Brisbane’s treasure trove:

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Lauren J Ritchie and Madi and Pip designs are all

Plastic free fashions
These gowns are Australian made using only silk from and sourced from grown at
Threads of cotton and silk not polyester
No zips or buttons
Fresh water pearl embellishment

Garments designed to be loved and worn for a long time fit, fabrics and construction
At end of life garments can be upcycled, recycled (due to lack of mixed components) or naturally break down in soils
These garments do not release microplastics when washed

Photos behind the scenes at Natural Fibres Fashion Parade

at Stradbroke Day

Silk dress deadstock fabric from with Swarovski and embroidered tulle neckline
Millinery .j.ritchie handmade by Lauren J Ritchie in an Australian based studio located in the Manchester Unity Building on Collins Street. Hats and headpieces for race day, day wear and special occasions can be shipped across the globe.
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This Australian cotton gown has never left Australian shores throughout the entire supply chain. It was grown, spun, knitted and sewn in Australia. Thoughtfully made using zero hidden plastics.

In Australia we produce high quality cotton.
As a product, cotton is a renewable resource that is 100% natural. Unlike synthetics, cotton is biodegradable. It breaks down quickly in terrestrial and aquatic environments, and does not contribute to the microplastic pollution problem. Because cotton is breathable and does not retain odours as synthetic fabrics do, cotton requires fewer washes between wears, saving time, money, water and energy, and helps clothes and homewares last longer.
Protecting natural resources and growing crops to clothe the world is a balancing act that cotton growers manage every day. Soil, water, plants, animals and air are all part of what makes a dynamic and healthy cotton farming system.
Industry research shows that natural areas on Australian cotton farms, such as native vegetation and riparian zones, range between 10 - 40% of property area, and is dominated by riparian lands.
Here in Australia, we have one of the most water efficient cotton industries in the world. The water used to produce one bale of cotton in 2021 was less than half the water used in 1997.

Curious? Learn more by visiting

This design is made from an older fabric which we have a limited quantity of. Right now there is no commercial spinning of Australian cotton locally, that we know of. Founder of Meriel is currently investigating textile manufacturing as part of her Fellowship
We produce some of the world’s best fibres here in Australia. Wouldn’t it be great to value add to that?

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📸 Emma Bond, your designer and 2023 CRDC Chris Leeman Young Cotton Achiever of the year

and .j.ritchie millinery Designer Runway

Beauty

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About the dress
Mini Elizabeth one of a kind for BFM
Sewn from luxe Italian cotton jacquard hand embelished with
Interfaced with silk at collar. Sewn using cotton and silk threads. Polyester zip. Opulent hand sewn hemlines.

Millinery handmade by

The Bernadette Jondeau gown as seen on the runway at

Made from naturally coloured cotton. No dye. Just beaut cotton grown, spun, knitted and sewn in




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Where are you commuting to today?
Take a moment to imagine a regenerative fashion future with ‘s Wear Next

Imagine
“Fashion is seen as a vehicle for political activism and personal storytelling. DIY culture makes it creative. Minimalist styling was trending but these days we recognise that it takes all sorts aesthetically; you can still dress flamboyantly without having an excessive number of clothes. When we do buy, we choose well, because we know it’s got to last. We’ve stopped trying to bust limits - we seek balance.”
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📸 Your designer and illustrator, on her way to wearing gown of patched silks national finalist outfit
Jacket: upcycled wool school blazer, custom embellished with earrings

Australian made designs made using and
📸 captured in the cotton fields at by

Elegant, timeless, circular

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is just one sleep away!
Will we see any Australian fibres on the runways?Are any brands showcasing designs?
Our designer & illustrator will be illustrating some of the brands that do make here! Because yes we do have local manufacturing in Australia 🎉
Emma will also be taking notes from The Talks to share with you

📸 Bernadette gown Australian made from single origin Australian cotton. Sewn with zero plastic (no synthetic threads or notions!) Our cotton was grown by the Rogan family at We source it from certified

At Madi and Pip we create heirloom pieces, designed and made locally. This is how we ensure attention to detail, quality, fair working conditions, and support the Australian textile industry. Even our fabric covered buttons and garment labels are prepared here, in Australia. We are proud to source Australian fabrics made from Australian fibres. Our local pattern maker ensures a premium fit, drawing on her rich wealth of knowledge & experience in the industry. Our local seamstress, the great grand-daughter of a couture seamstress, Emma, hand crafts each and every client order.
We strive to be better not bigger. This we look forward to sharing with you the stories of your clothes and the beautiful people that make them.

We encourage you to ask your favourite brands


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📍 St George, wears Charlotte gown made from grown here in these fields. We source this fabric from
This fabric is Australian grown, knitted and finished. It was spun in Manchester at as Australia doesn’t have any commercial spinning operating right now.
This garment is made from biologically circular materials only. It contains only cotton. No synthetic threads, trim or fasteners are used.

Madi and Pip is a proud member of

Designer Emma was in the first cohort of the new Fashion Sustainability program last year at

Emma is Young Cotton Achiever of the Year 2023

At Madi and Pip we create heirloom pieces, designed and made locally. This is how we ensure attention to detail, quality, fair working conditions, and support the Australian textile industry. Even our fabric covered buttons and garment labels are prepared here, in Australia. We are proud to source Australian fabrics made from Australian fibres. Our local pattern maker ensures a premium fit, drawing on her rich wealth of knowledge & experience in the industry. Our local seamstress, the great grand-daughter of a couture seamstress, Emma, hand crafts each and every client order.

This we look forward to sharing with you the stories of your clothes and the beautiful people that make them.

We encourage you to ask your favourite brands


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📍 St George, wears Charlotte gown made from grown here in these fields. We source this fabric from
This fabric is Australian grown, knitted and finished. It was spun in Manchester at as Australia doesn’t have any commercial spinning operating right now.
This garment is made from biologically circular materials only. It contains only cotton. No synthetic threads, trim or fasteners are used.

Madi and Pip is a proud member of

Designer Emma was in the first cohort of the new Fashion Sustainability program last year at

Emma is Young Cotton Achiever of the Year 2023

Designer Runway
fashion and .j.ritchie millinery

Madi and Pip is a proud member of  and all garments are 

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Madi and Pip + .j.ritchie
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The Madi and Pip single origin Australian cotton Bernadette gown Designer Runway

Fabric sourced from
Cotton grown at
Sewn to order and completely free of plastic. Customise with Swarovski or pearl embellishment ✨

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Complete the lookj.ritchie millinery

The fashion fields 📍 Lockyer Valley, Queensland

Fashions left to right
one off gown, silk
cotton
silk sequin print
gown
Maree dress silk cotton
Bernadette in sourced from

Penelope gown made from single origin Australian cotton grown by the Rogan family. We source it from
Hand placed pleating, every gown is unique and of slight variation to best compliment your proportions. Hand embroidered belt loops (at back). Roomy side seam pockets.


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Thank you Suzanne Dang for this interview
Be sure to read and learn about the other local designers showcasing in Brisbane Fashion Month

INTERVIEW with Brisbane Fashion Month 2023 Designer - Madi and Pip — Suzanne Dang SD: Hi Emma, for my readers who don’t know you yet, can you please introduce yourself? E: I am a fashion designer, educator and illustrator. I grew up on the land, surrounded by wool and cotton; forging a deep connection to our natural fibres and the communities that create them. I use my practi

Excited to be attending Victoria Race Club’s Derby Day as a finalist in the Melbourne Cup Fashions On The Field National Finalist, in my design made of Australian cotton, traceable to a queensland farm!
Did you know that every bale of Australian cotton comes with a unique identifier barcode that can trace the bale back to its origin?
Thank you Glenn Rogan for growing this beautiful fibre & Full Circle Fibres for supplying us with this divine fabric!
I also thank all of the Australian cotton industry. I love your fibre, it’s an honour to design to your local fibres. I love that as an industry, you continually innovate and strive to be global leaders of sustainable cotton production.

Read more in The Land Cotton Australia
Find out more about my design practice at Madi & Pip

Cotton design makes Melbourne Cup fashions on the field final Emma Bond will wear her Australian cotton gown in the Emerging Designer category on November 4.

Last day to shop in person at the Pop Up Boutique 📍outside
Open today 10am-5pm
Spring Fashions and bridal looks
Customisations always welcome
Made to order and limited one off designs available
We source our luxury sustainable fabrics from

Last pop up for 2023 as we will be busy with our spring racing and bridal orders!
Designer in store today 10am-5pm

Brisbane Designer Runway 📸 Jessica Dunncliff

See and shop at the BFM Pop Up Boutique at Queen Street Mall outside Wintergarden October 9-22

If you schedule your visit with us our designer will illustrate you in your favourite look

As all our garments are made to order, make the most of this opportunity to meet with your designer in person. For those curious about sustainable fashion - Emma is happy to answer any questions you may have.

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Millinery .j.ritchie
Madi & Pip Bernadette silk dress

Our Bernadette Marie gown

Inspired by our multiwear, multisize silhouette, the Bernadette gown has been reimagined in lusciously soft merino fabric. Hand sewn hemlines and inner construction contributes to an opulent finish.

Learn more about ZQ and the difference natural fibres make in the world

Australian made to order

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What’s in your clothes? And where were they made?

Annabelle Rogan wears Australian cotton, grown here on her family’s land.

This single source cotton fabric was grown at 📍 St George by the Rogan family of  

Australian Super Cotton is fully traceable, carbon positive and EcoBiz certified! 

Cotton grown under regenerative farming practices which we are able to source from

  is premium quality and the industry are leaders of sustainable cotton

The gown is designed differently so that it is made up entirely of biologically circular materials. Zero hidden plastics - right down to the threads and fasteners. Natural fibres that can be returned to the soil after a long lived life! 

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Visiting Brisbane’s ? Come say hi at the Cotton Australia stand in the Ag Education Hall.
We have fashion designer and CRDC Chris Lehmann Cotton Young Achiever Award for 2023, Emma Bond illustrating. If you are an adult wearing cotton, come enjoy a free illustration, made live as you learn about

Afterwards head upstairs to see Australian cotton in the parade! Fashion shows run at 11.30, 12.30 & 1.30 each day

we have classroom resources for you!

Madi & Pip is excited to feature in Queensland’s
Natural Fibres Fashion Parades run daily at 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30!

A preview our local Australian cotton gown made of sourced from

Completely free of plastic (no synthetic threads or hidden plastic) this gem will naturally break down in soil after a long loved life! proud member of

Styled here with Australian fashion brands



photographer .fergus

Exclusive high tea runway today for the QLD Governors’ wife and committee

parades officially launch tomorrow and run every day 11.30, 12.30 & 1.30 at

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Almost 60 people involved in production over the 9 days from models to hair and makeup, back of house crew and tech. A huge congratulations and thank you to:
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Madi & Pip is excited to feature in Queensland’s
Natural Fibres Fashion Parades ran daily at 11.30, 12.30 and 1.30!

A preview our local Australian cotton gown made of sourced from

Completely free of plastic (no synthetic threads or hidden plastic) this gem will naturally break down in soil after a long loved life! proud member of

Styled here with Australian fashion brands



photographer .fergus