Hello! I'm Renea, the proud Director of ArchNOllie. The name comes from a combination of my children, Archer and Olive. Together, they inspired the creation of our business.
ArchNOllie began organically when I started crafting items for my children. As I walked through the streets with them, strangers would often stop and ask, “Where did you get that?” or “Can you make me one?” At the time, I was on maternity leave with two babies just 14 months apart. Despite being sleep-deprived, I yearned for a creative outlet. I’ve always believed that I can’t have “downtime” because my mind constantly races with creative and business ideas. And so, ArchNOllie was born, my third baby.
Our business is based in rural New South Wales, and we’ve weathered many storms—literally and figuratively. In 2019, we faced drought, fires, and floods, only to enter 2020 with the challenges of COVID-19. Even with the world in turmoil, we invested in our brand and placed the largest stock order we'd ever made. We wanted to ensure our customers and stockists, both locally and internationally, had a reliable brand they could count on—one that could still supply high-quality products when so many others were delayed or pulling collections.
ArchNOllie is all about creating unique, fun, and vibrant pieces. I design and make what I would love for my children to wear. Simple as that. While our designs may evolve as they grow older, I take immense pride in seeing our pieces worn at the beach, at weddings, and knowing that people have chosen our headwear, swimwear, and accessories.
As ArchNOllie continues to grow, we hope you’ll always find something special here. We don’t follow trends—our designs come from the heart. Whatever you choose, you can rest assured that it’s always stylish, always unique, and always crafted with care to bring joy to yours.