OUR IMPACT
Fashion that givesback more than it takes.
At Deer You and PORTÉ, impact isn't a marketing strategy. It's the reason every decision — from the fabrics we choose to the people we partner with — is made with more care than the industry standard requires.
100%
Australian Owned
6+
Australian Small
Business Partners
3
Industry Awards
& Recognitions
What We Stand For
Our commitments.Every single season.
These aren't aspirations. They are the non-negotiable principles that have guided every collection since we started — and will continue to guide every decision as we grow.
Natural & Sustainable Fabrics
Materials that respect the planet
We choose naturally derived fabrics — cotton, silk and linen — wherever possible. These materials are biodegradable, breathable and kinder to the environment throughout their entire lifecycle, from production to end of wear.
For PORTÉ bags, we use premium vegan leather — durable, cruelty-free and designed to last for years rather than seasons
Deadstock Fabric Use
Giving surplus fabric a second life
Deadstock is surplus fabric produced for other fashion brands that would otherwise go to landfill. We actively seek out and use deadstock materials — giving beautiful fabric a purposeful life and reducing the environmental cost of new production.
Every metre of deadstock we use is a metre that didn't end up in landfill. It's one of the most direct ways a small fashion label can make a real difference.
Slow Fashion Principles
Considered design, not constant newness
We are the antithesis of fast fashion. We take a slow, considered approach to producing clothing — one that respects people, the environment and animals throughout the entire supply chain. Each piece is designed to last, not to be discarded.
This means we spend more time on the design process. It means smaller runs. It means we never make more than we need. And it means every piece that leaves our studio was made with genuine intention.
Ethical Manufacturing
Every stitch, right here in Sydney
Every single garment is locally manufactured in Sydney, Australia. All our offshore suppliers are ethically compliant. Made by skilled people in fair conditions, paid properly for their work. We know every part of our supply chain because we designed it that way from the beginning.
We control every part of the process — from fabrication and sourcing through to manufacturing. Because you can't claim something is ethical if you can't see it for yourself.
100% Australian Owned
Proudly supportingAustralian businesses.
We pride ourselves in working with other Australian small businesses to bring our creations to life. Many Australian businesses are part of the journey — from fabrication and sourcing through to manufacturing, photography and modelling.
Every piece of clothing is stitched right here on Australian shores. Not because it's the easiest or cheapest way to make clothes — it isn't — but because it lets us control every part of the process and stand behind everything we make.
- Fabric sourcing — Australian suppliers
- Pattern making & sampling — Sydney studios
- Manufacturing — Sydney, ethically compliant
- Photography & modelling — Australian talent
- Design & creative direction — Kate Jordan, Sydney
Two collections. One considered vision.
PORTÉ by Deer You
Hybrid handbag-laptop totes designed for professional women who move between worlds. Boardroom to boarding gate, desk to dinner — one bag, your whole day. Fashion-house silhouettes. Real laptop protection. Australian designed. From $199.
Deer You Australian Made Fashion
Australian made clothing designed around the belief that getting dressed should feel considered, not complicated. Ethical manufacturing, sustainable materials, and pieces designed to be worn for years — not seasons. Be Kind. Be Fearless. Have Fun.
The values that drive everything we make.
Considered
Every design decision is intentional. We don't add features, details or materials unless they serve the woman carrying it.
Confident
We design for women who have already decided what they like. Our job is to meet that standard — not to explain it.
Sustainable
Environmental responsibility is woven into every aspect of our business.
Honest
We price fairly. We describe accurately. We stand behind everything we make. And we tell the truth about what our products can and can't do.
Recognition
As seen in & recognised by.
Vogue Australia ⎥ Wolf & Badger ⎥Big Impact Awards 2024⎥ Milan Fashion Week ⎥Paris Fashion Week
Shop with intention. Wear with pride.
Every purchase supports Australian manufacturing, ethical production and considered design.
This is fashion that gives back more than it takes.
