With recent studies proving that stores are marking up products by an alarming percentage, it isn’t hard to see why retailers are facing a constant battle to get consumers back in store instead of shopping online. Unfortunately for retailers, their fight just got a little harder thanks to a fresh new online marketplace that is centred upon supporting local Australian talent. Enter – Young Republic.
Young Republic is Australia’s first safe, secure and stylish online marketplace for Australian fashion, jewellery, home wares, art and lifestyle products from homegrown upcoming and independent designers. Its aim is to empower emerging designers, help businesses flourish and champion Australian design talent on a more global stage.
Wander through the site and you will stumble across anything from women’s, men’s and kids clothing and accessories to photo frames, letter boxes, birthday cards and plush pillows for the home. The latest in unique designs are on offer including daisy chain headpieces for that boho look, classic winter capes with a twist, lace shorts and kitsch jewellery pieces. Yet perhaps most importantly, shoppers have the ability to make guilt free purchases, knowing that they are supporting the local trade rather than fostering money into overseas markets. Never before has an online market place specifically targeted the Australian design industry (think of it like its US counterpart Etsy), which means that local designers will essentially be encouraging growth and recognition in their home country.
With no signing, joining or listing fees Young Republic allows designers to sell their product direct to the public minus the overheads and charges usually associated with running their own store. This unique purchasing environment allows upcoming talents to pass the savings onto the consumer, giving the designer more time to pursue their quest to be Australia’s next stand out designer and the consumer more money to spend on extra items.
So for those who prefer sleep-ins over early morning markets, queues, crowds and car parking nightmares, the solution to finding the hottest fashion and unique designs for home and lifestyle has arrived and is conveniently located in the one place.
Head to www.youngrepublic.com.au and select from hundreds of Australia’s best local designers and products at an affordable price.