About Us
Fleurieu Made is a circular fashion studio, combining hands-on manufacturing with technology infrastructure development.
We design and manufacture small-batch scarves, wraps and accessories exclusively from natural vintage and deadstock yarns. Each piece is knitted on vintage flat-bed machines and hand-finished locally.
What we make
Fleurieu Made focuses on thoughtfully designed, small‑run pieces that work hard in real wardrobes.
- Winter and trans‑seasonal scarves, wraps and accessories
- One‑off and limited‑edition designs using vintage and deadstock yarns
- Fully fashioned knitwear produced on flat‑bed machines in our Fleurieu studio
Our collections are intentionally tight, so each piece has a clear purpose and a strong story, rather than adding more noise to already crowded wardrobes.
How we work: circular and local
Fleurieu Made is built around circular principles and a strong regional manufacturing base.
- We work almost exclusively with vintage and surplus yarns, giving existing materials a second life instead of commissioning new fibre.
- We knit and finish every piece locally on the Fleurieu Peninsula, supporting regional making and keeping skills close to community.
- We produce in small batches to avoid overproduction and to keep each piece traceable, repairable and genuinely special.
Alongside our knitwear, Fleurieu Made contributes to research and experimentation in circular fashion, exploring how digital tools, local manufacturing and community repair can support more regenerative wardrobes.
Learning, research and consultancy
Digital Product Passports - the FM Circular Fashion IQ Index
We help clothing brands, designers and makers discover circular fashion by:
• Streamlining their transition to circularity with practical, actionable systems;
• Adjusting materials and processes for commercial success and positive social impact;
• Unlocking new value and boosting trust and loyalty from customers.
IMAGINE CIRCULAR FASHION
We research circular textiles and provide the following:
- Skills‑based workshops and courses focused on circular textiles
- Research projects exploring circular textiles, manufacturing and innovation
- Consultancy and speaking for brands, organisations and communities exploring circular fashion transitions.
Where to find us and how to connect
Fleurieu Made lives both online and in local markets and events across the Fleurieu region.
- Online: shop the current collection here on fleurieumade.com
- In person: regular appearances at markets in Willunga and seasonal events across South Australia (dates announced via email and Instagram)
- Stay in touch: join the mailing list for new pieces, circular wardrobe tips and news from the studio
For collaborations, research partnerships or media enquiries, please get in touch via the contact details on this site.
About Angelina Russo
Fleurieu Made was founded by Angelina Russo (PhD, MBAHEM), a textile designer, maker and researcher based on the Fleurieu Peninsula. Angelina draws on her Italian textile heritage and more than 30 years of design and teaching experience to create knitwear that is both deeply practical and quietly expressive. Her work focuses on circular fashion, local manufacturing and the role of regional studios in global textile transitions. Her work is recognised through:
- Green Industries Women in Circular Economies Leadership Fellow 2025
- Adelaide University ICC Venture Catalyst Program Resident (2025-2026)
- ComItEs Progetta Donna - Visionary in Creative Industries (2025)
- Women in Innovation Finalist - Creative Industries (2025)
- Australian Wool Fashion Awards - First Prize Knitwear 2010 and 2016
- Queensland Premier's Smithsonian Fellowship (2005)
In 2025 she was one of five brands chosen to represent the Australian Fashion Council at this year’s Fashion Instyle Expo in Hong Kong. 26 - 29 April 2025.
Angelina writes articles on the blog offering insights into new materials, local manufacturing and creative collaborations!
For more information contact us at angelina@fleurieumade.com