Creative Collaborations: Cindy Leong, Visual Artist
At the heart of Esse is a deep appreciation for the process of creating and craftsmanship. As creatives ourselves, we're often stimulated by the work and craft of other artists...
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Progress Report 2022
We released our very first Progress Report which highlighted our brand’s progress and challenges in 2022. Over 2022, we have continued to take a sustainable approach towards building our brand,...
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Esse’s Laundry Guide to Making Your Clothes Last Longer
One of the secrets to making your clothes last longer is knowing how to take care of them. Most of our garment’s wear and tear comes from regular washing, which...
Raising strong women: Sarah Bagharib
Sarah Bagharib is a woman who wears many hats, but her raison d’etre is to lend a voice to the voiceless. We’ve been inspired by her social advocacy efforts which...
On creative parenting: Debby Yu
The first time we met Debby was at a whisky tasting event, and it was her first ‘night-out’ as a new mum. It was a chance encounter and we immediately...
It Takes A Village: Louise Graham and Sophie Gilmour
If co-working is the future of work, then The Village is definitely leading the way. Located in a charming, converted villa just on the fringe of Auckland’s CBD, The Village...
Hidden Gems of Joo Chiat
Joo Chiat is a melting pot of culture, a heady blend of old and new. Family businesses and quaint shophouses sit alongside cool cafés, and there are lots of gems...
Saving the Earth (one packaging at a time)
From July - September, we’re embarking on a trial with Package Pals to collect all used Esse mailer envelopes. We will then take back all used Esse mailer envelopes, to...
A New Way Forward For Fashion
The existential issues that the fashion industry has been grappling with has been something that I’ve been trying to address with our small little brand for nearly 3 years. Having...