Gary Bigeni x The Social Outfit


Gary Bigeni is a Sydney fashion icon, know for his playfully sophisticated silhouettes, draped detail and joyful use of colour.

For Autumn/Winter 2019, Gary has generously donated three shapes from his archive, for The Social Outfit to re-release exclusively in new season fabrics. We worked with Gary to select fabrics for trans-seasonal wear during the colder months, with Gary's signature graphic edge: heavy cotton, linen, and a beautiful Italian wool.

Like all of The Social Outfit's garments, these pieces are manufactured in our Ethical Clothing Australia accredited workroom. The complex structure hidden within each Gary Bigeni garment has been a new and challenging opportunity for The Social Outfit's Sewing Technicians, expanding their skills and confidence for this collaboration!

About Gary:

Established as a label in 2003, Gary Bigeni is a fashion anomaly with a reputation for masterful drape, intelligent silhouettes and a sophisticated use of colour; it’s easy to be seduced by the quiet confidence exuded by the clothes he creates as each piece is carefully considered to become a wardrobe staple for the modern woman. The beauty in the simplicity offers the wearer the ultimate in restrained chic; a gentle sophistication.

Look a little closer at the pieces in Bigeni’s collections and you will see the subtle idiosyncrasies that keep the Gary Bigeni brand continuously fresh and intriguing. Youthful movement is evoked through fluid folds while simultaneously honouring womanly curves; silhouettes speak of modesty despite offering slight flashes of skin; childishly bold hues are arranged with clear emotional maturity and cohesiveness – all the while maintaining a weighted lightness.

Gary Bigeni signature is preserved with modern silhouettes and understated complexities that cleverly translate into a versatile everyday wardrobe for women. Refined lines, controlled drape and effortless elegance define the Gary Bigeni aesthetic and collections always maintain a focus on luxury fabrications such as silk, wool and fine Italian cotton; Gary punctuates his seasonal collections with regular artist collaborations for prints which have included Matthew Johnson, Eduardo Santos and Marie Hagerty.

How much is shipping?

We send out every order securely with parcel tracking via Australia Post. We'll email you a tracking number on dispatch so you can keep track of your order.

We offer free shipping for all domestic orders within Australia of $250 and above. Standard shipping costs $12 and arrives within 3-5 business days to most areas. Express shipping costs $17 and arrives within 1-2 business days to most areas.

When will my order be shipped?

We're all about slow fashion production at The Social Outfit. In order to prevent excess stock at the end of the season, we produce small size runs which often means that your order enters production once purchased.

If your product is in stock, we aim to ship it in 2-4 business days. New production on products takes up to 14 business days from order to dispatch, but we'll let you know via email as soon as your order is ready and making it's way to you!

If you'd like to check whether the style you're purchasing is in stock, feel free to send us an email or give us a call.

Exchanges & Returns

We want you to be happy with your purchase & we understand that not every item will work out which is why we offer exchanges & refunds for full-price items purchased online within 30 days of receipt for a credit note or full refund (excluding shipping costs).

All sale items purchased are final sale - no refunds or exchanges unless the item is deemed faulty.

As a small charitable organisation that often makes to order, we ask that you please be mindful when purchasing our products.

FAQs

I live outside of Australia - do you ship internationally?

Absolutely! Shipping costs start at $30, and are calculated by weight and destination country.

For our Kiwi friends in New Zealand, standard shipping costs from $20 and is calculated on weight.

Unfortunately, we do not offer exchanges, returns or refunds for international orders.

Do you offer Click & Collect for online orders?

We sure do! Simply select the 'Pick Up' option at checkout and we'll let you know once your order is packed and ready for you to pick up.

Click & Collect orders can be picked up at our Newtown shopfront located at:
188 King St,
Newtown NSW 2042

I'm not sure which size to order.

We totally get it - shopping online can be super tricky! That's why we've put together a couple of resources to help make your shopping experience just that much easier.

You can check out our Sizing page for our general sizing information as well as our Model Size Guide that'll hopefully give you a reference point.

We also provide garment measurements for each product on its product listing page - we recommend going old school, grabbing a tape measure and comparing a similar garment you have at home to the one you're planning to purchase!

How do I go about making an exchange or refund?

Simply contact us via email or over the phone so we can get the details of the order & items you'd like to return.

Then you can securely package the item(s) you're returning and pop them in the post to us at:

188 King St

Newtown NSW 2042

Australia

Please note - for exchanges you will need to cover the cost of shipping the exchange back out to you.

Are there any items that can't be refunded or exchanged?

Items purchased on sale and international orders cannot be refunded or exchanged.

Due to our hygiene safety policy, we are unable to offer refunds and exchanges on Face Masks and Earrings unless faulty.

Can I return an item if it's faulty?

Yes - if an item is faulty, we'll be happy to provide a refund, exchange, or repair. Please keep in mind this will be assessed on a case by case basis.

Please remember that much of the fabric we use is deadstock, remnant and end of roll fabric diverted from landfill and may have unique variations or imperfections that just add to the charm!