OnceWas Boutique womenswear designed in Melbourne. OnceWas embodies all that is luxe, chic and sophisticated. OnceWas continues to grow and expand globally each day.

Seeking to provide a versatile edit of refined yet functional wares,
OnceWas is an everyday luxury, one that is on-trend, timeless and innovative. Founded in 2006, OnceWas is a Melbourne based womenswear brand
designed by Belinda Glynn, whose vision for the brand was to design for
the everyday woman seeking effortless and stylish pieces with
transitional wearability and versatility. Starting its j

ourney as a seamless brand and evolving into OnceWas
the name itself eludes to the label's modern and contemporary
evolution of luxury. OnceWas produces its garments with integrity, quality and innovation. Creating wearable elegance is at the forefront of our collections, ensuring
our wares push the boundaries of the modern aesthetic whilst maintaining
classic shapes for the everyday woman. Underpinned by our signature aesthetic, our collections feature exclusive
digitally printed silks, luxurious lamb's leather and wool blends, continuing
the quality and wearability our loyal customers have come to expect. OnceWas has earned a reputation as one of Australia's most coveted
boutique labels by influences around the world and today can be found
in selected Australian and International boutiques, as well as our Flagship
StyleLab stores in Melbourne. First opened in 2012, our concept stores
are designed to be a full sensory experience, immersing the customer
in the luxe, versatile and effortless nature of the brand.

It's here. Innerbloom Capsule Two is now in stock and shipping today 🖤No more waiting. The pieces you've been eyeing are...
05/08/2026

It's here. Innerbloom Capsule Two is now in stock and shipping today 🖤

No more waiting. The pieces you've been eyeing are ready to be yours, and here's why they're worth it:
~ Exclusive prints, designed in-house and found nowhere else
~ Premium natural fabrics, made to be worn for years, not seasons
~ Available in sizes AU6–20, including our Under 5'4 fit
~ Free AU shipping over $250, order by 12pm for same-day dispatch

Swipe through the new capsule, then shop here > https://www.oncewas.com.au/

A dress is the easiest thing you'll ever wear, one decision, and you're done 🖤But a good one does more than that. It ear...
03/08/2026

A dress is the easiest thing you'll ever wear, one decision, and you're done 🖤

But a good one does more than that. It earns its place across a dozen occasions, wears for years instead of seasons, and quietly becomes the thing you reach for every time you want to feel like yourself.

That's the way we make ours. Exclusive prints, premium fabrics, and shapes designed to outlast the trend that inspired them. The kind of cost per wear that actually makes sense.

New-season dresses are available to now, in classic and our Under 5'4 fit.

Explore your next dress > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/shop-dresses

Blue and brown, together in a way you didn't see coming 🤎Iridescent Stripe is the print we've been waiting to show you. ...
03/08/2026

Blue and brown, together in a way you didn't see coming 🤎

Iridescent Stripe is the print we've been waiting to show you. Unexpected, elegant, and made for the moments worth dressing for.

Wear it as a statement set, or let each piece stand on its own beside the wardrobe you already love. Cut in premium natural fabrics and designed to be worn for years, not seasons.

Swipe through, then pre-order > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/shop-pre-order

The campaign is here 🤎Introducing Iridescent Stripe, our most anticipated print of the season. Soft blue and chocolate b...
01/08/2026

The campaign is here 🤎

Introducing Iridescent Stripe, our most anticipated print of the season. Soft blue and chocolate brown come together in a striking design made for statement dressing.

For the woman who dresses like herself, in exclusive prints designed in-house and cut in premium natural fabrics, made to be worn for years, not seasons.

Swipe through, then pre-order > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/shop-pre-order

The pieces you'll reach for on the days you can't be bothered thinking 🤍Tops does the quiet work. It lifts the jeans you...
28/07/2026

The pieces you'll reach for on the days you can't be bothered thinking 🤍

Tops does the quiet work. It lifts the jeans you already own, dresses up for the lunch you forgot about, and slips under a blazer without a second thought.

Ours come in soft draped cowls, delicate embroidery and prints you won't find anywhere else, cut in premium natural fabrics and made to be worn far beyond this season.

Shop new season tops > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/womens-designer-clothing-tops

Pre-order is now open for our latest Innerbloom capsule. Warm amber hues, delicate lace, and prints designed in-house th...
27/07/2026

Pre-order is now open for our latest Innerbloom capsule. Warm amber hues, delicate lace, and prints designed in-house that you won't find anywhere else 🤍

Be among the first to secure your favourites. Quantities are limited.

Pre-order > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/shop-pre-order

Look closely at how these have been designed 🖤When we adapt a piece for our Under 5'4" Edit, we do not simply shorten th...
25/07/2026

Look closely at how these have been designed 🖤

When we adapt a piece for our Under 5'4" Edit, we do not simply shorten the hem. The entire garment is carefully redrawn in proportion, so the shoulders, sleeves, waistline and length sit exactly where they should.

Just as importantly, you do not lose any of the beautiful print placement or considered design details that make the original piece so special.

It is the same dress, the same exclusive print and the same feeling, created to fit a smaller frame without alterations or compromise.

Explore the Under 5'4" Edit > https://oncewas.com.au/pages/petite-collection

Meet Amber Vines, a new print in warm amber hues, designed in-house and exclusive to OnceWas. Considered, versatile, and...
24/07/2026

Meet Amber Vines, a new print in warm amber hues, designed in-house and exclusive to OnceWas. Considered, versatile, and made to be worn together or styled with your favourite wardrobe pieces 🤍

Cut in premium natural fabrics and created to be worn for years, not seasons. Be among the first to secure your favourites. Quantities are limited.

Pre-order now > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/shop-pre-order

Two jackets. One buy. 🖤The Delray Reversible Jacket wears our exclusive Sunset Orchid print on one side, then flips to a...
23/07/2026

Two jackets. One buy. 🖤

The Delray Reversible Jacket wears our exclusive Sunset Orchid print on one side, then flips to a solid Noir Orchid with delicate floral embroidery at the cuffs. Statement one day, quietly elegant the next, and nobody needs to know it's the same piece.

Available in classic and under 5'4" fits. Sizes have already sold out!

Shop now > https://oncewas.com.au/collections/shop-jackets-coats/products/delray-reversible-linen-viscose-jacket-in-sunset-orchid-noir-orchid

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635 Burwood Road
Hawthorn East, VIC
3123

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