Kuwaii

The concept of Kuwaii has always been the same: to provide a beautiful and thoughtful alternative to trend-driven, mass-produced fashion.

Established in 2008 by designer Kristy Barber, Kuwaii clothing and footwear is carefully considered and meticulously made to last. As one of Melbourne’s original slow fashion brands, their values of kindness, respect, honesty, environmental accountability, and empowerment of all people inform how they make their clothes, the people they work with and how they run their business.

The light-filled Kuwaii city store is located in Melbourne’s heritage listed art-deco Cathedral Arcade, at the base of the iconic Nicholas Building.

Day	Times
Monday	10am - 6pm
Tuesday	10am - 6pm
Wednesday	10am - 6pm
Thursday	10am - 6pm
Friday	10am - 6pm
Saturday	11am - 5.30pm
Sunday	12pm - 4pm

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