JUDE is the namesake fashion label of designer Jude Ng, who uses his background in fine arts and his creative upbringing in Singapore to give an original voice to his fashion work. JUDE offers a different perspective in the realm of fashion by playing with a signature asymmetry and a relaxed, gender neutral sense of tailoring.
All Jude pieces are designed and handmade in Melbourne, Australia using an artisanal approach and respect for the traditional craft techniques of clothes making. Favouring the use of quality natural fibres and traditional techniques reworked in a modern way, JUDE creates innovative lifestyle pieces in unconventional shapes which will go the distance in the wearer’s wardrobe.
Working from our retail space and open studio in the heart of eclectic Fitzroy in Melbourne, Jude & his small team are involved in the entire design process from start to finish. Dreaming up designs, sketching new ideas, patternmaking, fitting and final construction of sampling are all undertaken by us in our holistic space.
We believe strongly in supporting the local garment industry, therefore our clothing is made ethically by our talented Melbourne based makers in limited editions. We also produce special edition clothing runs and one-of-a-kind accessories directly in our studio. Based on our zero-waste production philosophy, these pieces use the remnant materials from our main production.
Quality fabrics which go the distance are a feature of our work. We source fabrics mainly from deadstock suppliers, with a focus on Italian and Japanese wools, linens, denims, cottons, bamboo and viscose. Rare vintage materials are also incorporated into the range, to create contemporary pieces with soul, telling the wearer a story of a product which is made with love.
Jude, Designer
Originally from Singapore, Jude Ng grew up in a creative household where his father, antique dealer and his mother, fashion fanatic, influenced him to hone his craft and develop an appreciation for traditional artisan skill & design aesthetic.
Moving to Melbourne, Jude completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts at the VCA, majoring in painting, before completing his training in fashion at RMIT. Jude's creative childhood has become the foundation of his label, where he utilises early influences to create a product under his unique vision, combining his fine art skill with his love of experimental tailoring to produce a compelling fashion story.
Victoria, Senior Team | Stylist | Art Direction
Meet Victoria, our creative guru assisting in art direction, set design, production and styling.
Her experience in design, performance, theatre and knowledge in old world craftsmanship brings a unique perspective to our store. Her immense talent is multi disciplined, bringing an intimate and fully conceptualised approach to her collaboration with JUDE.
Steven, Senior Team | Pattern Maker
Meet Steven, our go-to fashion pattern maker with with a meticulous eye for detail and fit.
Forming part of the JUDE team, Steven has worked in collaboration our designer for the last 5 years. Bringing an immense wealth of pattern making experience Steven is a master at bringing designs off the page and onto the 3D form.
Nick | Studio & Production Assistant
Meet Nick, our all rounder studio assistant and client advisor in store.
Having worked with JUDE for the past year bringing his experience from Honours in Fashion at RMIT. Nick specialised in new age menswear, informing his own design practice and bringing an individual perspective to the studio.
Lawrence, Marketing | Digital Design
Lawrence is our very sharply dressed website and graphics guru.
Graduating from an Honours in Design, his talent and hard work has since seen him won a scholarship to study at the prestigious Bunka Design School in Tokyo. Lawrence had previously interned with us while studying fashion, and his fresh and unique take on the digital world of fashion combined with his meticulous eye for detail is remarkable.
