Snapshot of local designers on the Central Coast
Meet the Central Coast designers shaping the Coast's fashion and lifestyle
From sleek homewares to contemporary styles
A new wave of makers, creators and innovators have injected fresh new energy to the Central Coast.
Designer Weave Dibden-Neck in her studio.
Designer Emily Berlach's Bohemian Traders collection.
Fashion
These Central Coast’s designers are making their mark on the local and global fashion scene.
Weave Dibden-Neck
International fashion designer and artist Weave Dibden-Nick calls Avoca Beach home. She’s dressed Nicole Kidman, designed award-winning outfits for The Sapphires and creates a contemporary womenswear collection By Weave as well as loungewear and yoga wear under her label Ukiyo-co. Shop her range of beautiful, ethical apparel online. ukiyo-co.com; byweavecollection.com
Kira Pizzingrilli
Ourimbah fashion designer Kira Pizzingrilli melds feminine fabrics and prints with edgy and fashion forward designs in cotton, silk and linen. Pizzingrilli’s self-titled label ranges from edgy dresses, sheer skirts, playsuits and statement pieces. Shop the collection online or in store at Style on Point Terrigal.
Emily Berlach
Emily Berlach’s Bohemian Traders label has attained cult status across the country. Born from her kitchen table, her range consists of quality fabric and considerate cuts for everyday women. Shop boho chic staples at Bohemian Traders bricks-and-mortar store at Erina Heights and online.
Stephanie Davies
Scottish born Stephanie Davies launched La Bohème Lifestyle in 2018 and namesake brand La Boheme Girls in 2020. Shop for fashion, homewares, lifestyle and wellness at her dreamy Terrigal store or online.
La Boheme Lifestyle, Terrigal
Loughlin Furniture Designs, West Gosford
Hand crafted furniture, botany and coloured concrete
Shop for bespoke furniture, hand painted pots, exotic plants and handmade concrete wares.
Loughlin Furniture
Ex Block contestants Kyal and Kara are fans of this bespoke furniture business specialising in hand crafted custom-made timber furniture. Owned by Rob and Jess Loughlin, the team of highly skilled craftsman create hand made pieces ranging from coffee tables, vanities through to striking entry doors primarily from individually selected solid timber. Visit the Loughlin Furniture's showroom at West Gosford.
Rough Idea Designs
Kincumber potter Michele designs handmade concrete homewares experimenting with different colours, styles and spaces. Rough Idea Designs includes everything from vases, planters, boards and ring holders are lovingly handcrafted and she ships throughout Australia.
Soft furnishings from KK Homewares
Shop designer wares
Curated homewares, gifts and independent surf wear
KK Homewares
KK Homewares is the brain child of former Blockheads Kyal and Kara Demmrich –with more than 35 renovation projects under their belt - offer a personally curated collection of homewares and quality timber pieces inspired by their Central Coast roots available online.
Carlie Ballard
Sustainable advocate Carlie Ballard’s high quality, custom made fashion and homewares collection is known for its bold prints and iconic ikat technique.
Scout and Trader
Tucked away to the rear of the Old Chapman General store in Wyong is Scout and Trader. Shop a curated range of beautiful, quality and unique gift ware then pop next door for a coffee at Glee Coffee Roasters.
Bird & Hill
This independent surf brand founded in Terrigal designs a limited production of high quality eyewear, ocean inspired tees and accessories. Shop the Bird & Hill range at the Terrigal Beach and Avoca Beach Markets or online.
This article was originally authored by Sheridan Rhodes as part of a Love Central Coast grant project brought to you by Destination Central Coast, and jointly funded by the Australian and NSW governments under the Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund. To maintain accuracy, some editorial changes may have been made since publication.