By Rosemary O'Brien and Elisa Jeong
Smiggle
The unmissable all-too-bright colours and smells of Smiggle are a staple for pretty much everyone’s childhood. Whether it was backpacks, lunchboxes or dog-shaped pencil cases, Smiggle was the place to get all your back-to-school needs as a kid. Almost everyone was walking around with rainbow initial keyrings on their bags or squishy water bottles that always leaked. Thus, whilst we may have outgrown Smiggle, it still brings back that primary school nostalgia and continues to be loved by Aussie primary school kids today.
Typo
Typo is a vibrant and trendy stationery store that offers a large range of unique products for people seeking stylish gifts and accessories and more! It is known for its peculiar designs and affordable prices, featuring an extensive collection of items such as notebooks, pencil cases, daily planners, colourful markers, mugs and tech accessories. It is the ultimate destination that captures the imagination of current Aussie teens and young adults, bringing joy and personality to everyday items.
Kikki K
Kikki K is a beloved Australian stationery brand known for its combination of stylish design and practical functionality. Its products range from functional notebooks and planners to pens, accessories and lifestyle essentials. Alongside this, the brand’s minimalistic yet chic aesthetic appeals to those who value both form and purpose, with a focus on mindfulness and organisation in everyday life. Due to emphasis on quality and style, Kikki K has become a go-to for those seeking beauty and functionality within daily essentials.
Small brands
As we get older and our stationary taste becomes a bit more refined. Small businesses can often offer stylish, unique and more sustainable options to our stationery needs. One such business is Earth Greetings, an Australian small business, who offer plastic-free, Australian nature inspired notebooks and pens, with 10% of profits going back to wildlife conservation organisations. Another is Notely, whose minimalistic and organised stationery is designed and produced in Brisbane, as well as being entirely sustainable and designed by local artists!
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