In the past couple of years we’ve made a conscious effort to continue to cover and share brands that are different from the list of premium designers we typically write about. While Oroton isn’t exactly new, the brand recently caught (and kept) our eye. We think you’ll be as impressed by these stunning, yet affordable bags and we couldn’t resist spotlighting this new-to-us designer. Introducing: Oroton Handbags.
Oroton was founded in Sydney, Australia in 1938, and though it began as an importer of luxury textiles, the brand built its name on quality and craftsmanship from the very beginning. Today, Oroton is known for its accessible yet luxurious bags which marry innovative design principals with the brand’s long respected history.
Oroton revolutionized Australian fashion by replacing the traditional materials typically used for evening and clutch bags with woven metallic mesh. At the time, this pioneered the practice and the bags soon began receiving accolades. The rest, so they say, is history.
Since 2018, Sophie Holt, Oroton’s creative director, has reinvented the brand’s rich heritage to possess a modern feel, and the brand has since expanded its offerings to a full range of leather goods. Prices range from $179 for a mini bag to $699 for a large work tote. Discover the full collection via Oroton.
While there are truly a ton of stunning bags, my favorite is the Muse Shoulder bag which is a sleek baguette-like mini bag. Crafted of croc embossed leather, the bag posses an effortlessly cool look that is elevated at the same time. Retail is $295 via Net-A-Porter. The brand isn’t currently available in any US stores, but with its recent arrival to Net-a-Porter you can bet this brand is one you’ll want to be the first of your friends to discover.
beautiful!
I’m really appreciating all these beautiful handbags that have been brought to the forefront lately.
The reason I go on this site is to discover brands like these. Please continue introducing these type of brands because otherwise, I have no other way of knowing about them.
I don’t need to be flooded with Chanel and Hermès on a daily basis.
As someone living in Australia right now, don’t pay retail price for these bags. The vast majority of them go on sale at the end of the season for 30-50% off and they’ve got outlets.
I am Australian, and you are partially correct, many items go on sale but many never made it to sale; besides, the frequent sales used to be before Oroton was ‘revamped’, now there are many designs that you cannot get unless you buy them full price or on Net A Porter.
Ah really? On their site or everywhere? Brand is “newer” to us stateside, so we don’t know the pricing outlook as much as you do!
Hey Megs, I know I am a year late but Notchu’s statement is highly inaccurate. Not ‘everything’ goes on sale, and definitely rarely more than 20% unless is not a very popular item or goes to the Outlet.
Admittedly, until about 2018 lots of things were on sale, . Since 2020 this has changed dramatically since Sophie Holt’s, Oroton’s new creative directed changed the image of the brand. Currently, even though many items go on sale, many others never made it there, and the nicest items that go on sale are usually in very low numbers ergo, they are gone rather rapidly. I always pay full retail price for a bag that I sense was never going to be discounted and I am so happy I did, and when I did not I regretted my indecision. Sometimes I am lucky to find something absolutely fabulous on sale, but I have noticed that it does not happen regularly. I am not saying that what goes on sale or what is on the outlet is bad, not at all, but there are some iconic pieces that I cannot risk loosing. Sometimes I found something on sale or the outlet which happened to be the last item or the penultimate item, so the best vanishes. Furthermore, since now Oroton is also on Net-A-Porter, some of the most expensive Oroton items don’t last. I have also noticed that Net-A-Porter had some items which are not on Oroton’s website anymore, so things are changing for Oroton.
I love good quality bags, and I am one of those people who can go for the most luxurious brand but also opt for affordable luxury. Having said that, the only non-designer brand that I consistently buy is Oroton, otherwise I prefer to pay for more expensive Designers. I mus acknowledge that I am far more into clothes and shoes that I am into bags but precisely because of that I am very selective and I prioritise quality over a name when I buy a handbag/clutch/wallets/purses.
I also find that Oroton’s Instagram does not fully represent the quality of their items. I believe that you may like the new items listed there. Lastly, Oroton has its Sale section but also its outlet, and although there are some lovely bags there, some of the best designs will never be on the outlet, you can spend a year or two waiting and they won’t be there, whilst many of the items you see on Oroton’s outlet have been there for years. I think that is noteworthy.
I am new here, thanks for this blog! I am sure I am going to enjoy my time here 🙂 Apologies for any typographical errors, but I must go now so I don’t have time to edit this post 🙂
They usually go on sale on their site and in store (in Australia). I recently picked up a gorgeous black leather tote, similar to the Mansur Gavriel from $500 AUD down to $125AUD!
That is so helpful to know! As someone who used to work retail I’ve learned that nooooooooooooothing is worth full price and everything goes on sale eventually haha.
EVERYTHING goes on sale eventually? That is really great to know. I’m excited for Hermes, Chanel, Dior, LV, Gucci etc. bags to FINALLY go on sale, the current prices are outrageous!
From your list alone Gucci does go on sale, as does Chanel (although not for bags). In general you’re listing brands who purposefully advertise and play to the fact that they go against the norm, thus proving the norm, which is “going on sale”. Excepting proving the rule. Which you already knew about I’m sure, but wanted to snark on Lynnie I guess?
“Snark” on Lynnie? Of course not! I knew what she meant, but I was joking! I give people the benefit of the doubt and always think positive thoughts vs. negative. The irony is that all bags should go on sale, but this will never happen, for multiple reasons, with the high end designers that I listed.