Cost Per Wear

When you invest in well-made, versatile pieces, the price at checkout is only part of the story. Cost per wear (CPW) offers
a more meaningful way to understand value

The ESSENtialists with Michelle Bañares

The Melbourne-based Creative Producer shares her style philosophy, daily rituals, and what the Essence of Less means to her.

Ask The Expert with Silvia Stella Osella

Silvia is a Milan-based creative designer and strategic consultant, working to shape the future of conscious fashion, proving that aesthetics and sustainability can—and must—go hand in hand.

Our Guide To Melbourne

World-class dining, music, and art immersions—discover a guide to making the most of our adopted city Melbourne.

In Collaboration - ESSEN x Maggie Marilyn

Some collaborations just make sense. Built on shared values and wanting to use fashion as a force for good, ESSEN and Maggie Marilyn are one of those. 

Event Dressing

Ahead of event season, discover the understated investment pieces we’re relying on for special occasion dressing.

The Silver Edit

Bright yet all-enduring, Silver is a hue that’s always in style. Both a wardrobe foundation and accent, its staying power lies in its ability to uplift any number of ensembles. Discover how we’re w...

Our Guide to Amsterdam

From the canals to the endless culture, Amsterdam is a city that moves at a more considered pace. Discover the ESSEN guide to Amsterdam from our beautiful friend and team member Renske.

Mallorca Postcards

I recently visited the beautiful island of Mallorca, this trip offered a perfect chance to reset and refresh, all while testing out several of my latest designs (cobblestones and all).

Behind The Brand

I founded ESSEN in 2016 as a response to a fashion cycle that overproduces more than it carefully crafts, chases trends more than it determines classics, and wastes more than it sustains.