By Elizabeth Allen and Cara Lanyon
Artistry, inclusivity and sustainability; finding all three in fashion can be difficult. Founders Rachel and Joel Cooper established Frank and Dollys to create art through ethical fashion, with care in every step of the process. From their flagship store in picturesque Bangalow, NSW, F&D has established themselves as a unique Australian brand.
Each collection is bespoke and usually printed only once, making each piece unique. Printed using traditional techniques by independent Indonesian artisans, Frank and Dollys supports ethical fashion through close relationships with seamstresses and suppliers. F&D partners with Indonesian growers for raw fabrics, cutting out lengthy shipping of resources to support their sustainable fashion process.
Why do we love Frank and Dollys? Every design is an expression of love, for fashion as an art – and looks fantastic to boot. Gorgeous, bold and fun, F&Ds embraces colourful elegance and beautiful silhouettes in extended sizes.
La Vie Boheme
Say bonjour to the Boheme collection, F&D’s latest arrival. Each dress and blouse is handprinted, so you’re getting a one-of-a-kind!
We’re in love with this collection, and have a carefully selected range of Frank and Dollys lines available online and in our Hawthorn store.
Boheme Gown in Black
Crafted by head designer Rachel, Boheme is a bold yet delicate design printed in full colour. It combines the natural elements of birds, flowers and fruit juxtaposed with ribbons, gemstones, and candlesticks; creating eclectic elegance.
The gorgeous Boheme gown in black creates a flowing and relaxed silhouette in a diverse range of sizes, with billowing sleeves, a floaty, maxi-length skirt and pockets to complete the fashionable and functional look. The black base is the perfect neutral for the cool blues, greens and pinks; pair it with your favourite coat and boots for an effortlessly chic look.
Boheme Knit in Pastels
Perfect for the cooler months, the new Frank and Dollys knit collection is toasty, relaxed and chic. At Oh Ramona, we’re always looking to put the fun in functional, and the Frank and Dollys Pastels knit is everything you could want in a new winter jumper. Funky shapes in lavender, mint, rose and butter yellow are a bold and sweet statement for any look.
This Frank and Dollys knit is a gorgeously cosy alpaca wool blend with a relaxed fit and high neck, comfy enough for a relaxing day at home, and easily paired with a flowing skirt, trousers or thrown over your favourite dress for an easy, comfy outfit.
The Boheme knit also comes in creme for a comfy neutral option.
Circular Fashion
Frank & Dollys is committed to circular fashion at every step, from creation of their new collections to the continued lifecycle of each piece sold. The Remnants Project uses every inch of fabric, creating one-offs, purses and scrunchies, and the scraps turned into fabric ribbon (wow!) The F&D swap page encourages passing on your pre-loved pieces and discovering previous collections.
Here at Oh Ramona, we love sustainable fashion. That’s why we partner with conscious labels like Frank and Dollys, focusing on ethical and environmentally-friendly creations.
That’s not all! With our collection of pre-loved pieces in extended sizing, you have the option to buy new or give a secondhand piece another home. Pre-loved is currently in-store only, so visit Oh Ramona in our Hawthorn, Melbourne store if you’re feeling thrifty!