Australian Designer Precinct Announced

Canberra Centre is excited to announce the upcoming opening of three iconic Australian fashion brands to its retail mix: Kookai, Rebecca Vallance, and Scanlan Theodore. Each brand is renowned for its contribution to Australian fashion, and the new stores will showcase the best of the country's design talent.

These new retail destinations will form part of the centre's ongoing reconfiguration and upgrade works in the Ainslie Mall, contributing to the creation of an all-new Australian Designer Development. The stores are expected to open in Spring this year. 

Scanlan and Theodore

Founded in 1987 by Gary Theodore and Fiona Scanlan, Scanlan Theodore is a contemporary Australian fashion house for the global woman. The independent, luxury fashion brand defines a new genre of femininity by empowering women with intelligent, contemporary, and timeless designs that cultivate modern elegance and independent spirit.

Synonymous with intelligent well-crafted designs, Scanlan Theodore’s devotion to modern aestheticism has not changed since its inception. Unwavering in its design philosophy of refined aesthetics and contemporary elegance, each Scanlan Theodore creation is infused with artisanal craftsmanship.

Rebecca Vallance

Rebecca Vallance launched in 2011, showing her first collection in Paris and immediately securing Harvey Nichols. As the business began to evolve internationally, Rebecca returned to Australia and launched the brand locally in 2012, where it now has a growing and dedicated following.

The Rebecca Vallance signature combines structured tailoring and unique luxurious fabrications which, combined with a global aesthetic, have seen her pieces become desired amongst stylish women including Naomi Campbell, Dakota Johnson, Rita Ora, Lady Gaga, Eva Mendes, Hailey Bieber, Paris Hilton, Nicky Hilton, Priyanka Chopra, Aubrey Plaza, Sienna Miller, Eva Longoria, Molly Sims, Rachel McAdams, Chrissy Teigen, Chanel Iman, Joan Smalls, Halle Berry, Sofia Vergara, Kate Beckinsale, Behati Prinsloo and many more.

KOOKAI

KOOKAÏ is an Australian owned women's fashion label, defined by an essence of femininity, confidence, allure and independent style.  The KOOKAÏ collection is designed exclusively out of our Melbourne studio through a creative, symbiotic process – whereby we are ever inspired by the KOOKAÏ woman and, in turn, create pieces through which to continually inspire her.

"We’re thrilled to bring some of the best Australian designers to Canberra Centre. The addition of Kookai, Rebecca Vallance, and Scanlan Theodore reflects the growing confidence in Canberra's retail industry,” says General Manager of Canberra Centre, Gary Stewart.  

“We are committed to creating a unique retail experience and continuing to support the local community by bringing leading brands to the heart of the capital.” 

The Australian Designer Development will also feature additional stores, which will be revealed in the coming months. To stay up to date with the latest openings and news from Canberra Centre, subscribe HERE. 

The announcement follows the highly anticipated opening of MECCA’s new concept store, which is set to be one of the largest in the country. Find out more about MECCA HERE. In addition, a Chanel Fragrance and Beauty store and the permanent relocation of the Aje. pop-up store to Level 1 will further enhance the luxury offering at Canberra Centre. 

The news follows the opening of Australian sportswear brand LSKD, in the Centre on March 22 find out more about LSKD's launch HERE.