Gemdaddyslim is a Sydney based label founded by Gemma Bartholomew. Bartholomew, who graduated with a Bachelor of Design in Fashion and Textiles from UTS in 2024, aims to create garments with a focus on dressing freely and bravely, and with the goal of providing lifelong pieces to wearers. Every piece is handmade using dead stock, reclaimed, or natural materials, with a focus on slow processes, emotional storytelling, and intentional design.

The brand is known for its textural, one-of-a-kind garments — from naturally dyed velvet to zero-waste leatherwork — crafted with care and built to last. Most pieces are made to order or produced in limited runs, reflecting a commitment to sustainability, individuality, and thoughtful production.

Rooted in memory, sisterhood, and the messiness of being human, gemdaddyslim creates clothing that holds weight — emotionally and physically. These are garments made to be worn, lived in, and remembered.

Every garment is made in house in gemdaddyslim’s garage.