Add something extra to your frame with new jewellery. Even more 14k gold plated pieces meant to be mixed, matched, and fully stacked. Necklaces, charms, and earrings are starting at $35.
Go behind the drip with product designers Colleen + Adesha.
PIECE OUT
The design process starts by identifying key runway looks. Then, our designers break down those trends, make mood boards, and sketch to ensure each piece is thoughtfully designed with our squad (and quality) in mind.
LAYER UP
Each piece is designed to layer on the drip, adding something extra to our squad’s snapshot style. When people are spending more time seeing each other from the waist up, we wanted people to express their selfies with glasses and jewellery—real pants not required.
This International Women’s Day, we’re challenging the way things have always looked. Buck the system. See positive change. Envision a brighter future. Donated over $140,000 AUD to non-profits around the world + talked to some of the people that are helping empower, inspire, and equip young girls to succeed.
From top to bottom, left to right: Akilah, Kristina, Maritza, Rosa, and Halle
QUAY: FIRST OF ALL—WHO ARE YOU + WHAT ARE YOU ALL ABOUT?
ATHINA, RÊV’ELLES FR: My name is Athina Marmorat, and I am the founder and director of the French non-profit organisation, Rêv’Elles. A 2018 study conducted by the OECD concluded that France is the first country where children’s social origins play a crucial role in their experiences. Therefore, we work on programmes to help young women think bigger, go further, and trust themselves.
JANE, GIRLS OUT LOUD UK: I am Jane Kenyon, a serial entrepreneur, intuitive coach, inspirational speaker, author, and Founder of the UKs’ social enterprise Girls Out Loud. For the past 25 years, I have worked exclusively with women and teenage girls, helping them to find their voice, recognize their potential, and step up and shine.
Q: THIS YEAR’S INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY OFFICIAL THEME IS CHOOSE TO CHALLENGE. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN FOR YOUR ORGANISATION?
HALLE, GIRLS INC. US: I believe that I challenged the "model minority" myth—or rather redefined it for myself—and broke down barriers even my family did not think was possible. In doing so, I was able to forge my own path and show up today as an Asian American woman working in education.
KRISTINA, GIRLS INC. US: For Girls Inc of Alameda County, we choose to challenge inequalities our youth may face, and help our students realize their voice through educationand supporting growth mindset.
Q: WHAT DOES BEING AN ADVOCATE + WHAT DRIVES YOUR DECISION MAKING?
AKILAH, GIRLS INC. US: Being an advocate for other girls and women is an intentional practice—I understand that I must use my time and talent to create a world where women, girls and femmes are afforded the opportunity to pursue their dreams with pride and tenacity.
MARITZA, GIRLS INC. US: As an advocate for other girls and women, I see myself as a sister eager to share my knowledge/experiences in hopes of having a positive impact on other's growth. My understanding of society and my values help me with decision-making.
ROSA, GIRLS INC. US: Being an advocate for girls is about opening doors that were once shut by society.
“We acknowledge the traditional owners of country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their elders past, present and emerging.”
Not only do we look at everything from the lens of what is important to our community internally + externally, we also believe that EDUCATION IS QUAY. This year, we’re dedicated to keep the conversation going with our community in partnership with Clothing the Gap. We spoke with members of the Aboriginal Community + asked them to share their thoughts on “Australia Day.”
A SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Aunty Rieo Ellis (Bundjalung and Jinabarra)
Aunty Jacqueline Stewart (Taungarong)
Charles Gordon Williams (Wiradjuri, Wemba Wemba, Gunnai and Yorta Yorta)
Rylan Johnson (Wiradjuri, Wemba Wemba and Gunditjmara)
Charles Michael Williams (Wiradjuri, Gunnai and Yorta Yorta)
Laura Thompson (Gunditjmara)
Lena-Jean Charles (Yorta Yorta)
Milloo Williams (Wiradjuri, Wemba Wemba, Gunnai and Yorta Yorta)
Jesse Popple (Bundjalung)
Nathan Muir (Wiradjuri)
Rebekah Liddle (Arrente and Bundjalung)
Kineeya Ellis (Gunai Kurnai and Bundjalung)
We still are, and will always be, in action in the fight for racial justice. Using our voices + committing our dollars with a $15,000 AUDdonation to The Healing Foundation—an Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander organisation that supports the healing of Stolen Generations survivors, families, and communities.
Change the Record is Australia’s only national Aboriginal led justice coalition of Aboriginal peak bodies + non-Indigenous allies. They work to end the incarceration of, and family violence against, Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander people.
ABORIGINAL LITERACY FOUNDATION
http://www.aboriginalliteracyfoundation.org/ The priority of the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation is to provide ongoing literacy programs + opportunities for Indigenous young people through education + community-based initiatives.
KOORIE YOUTH COUNCIL
https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au/ The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) advocates for the advancing of rights and representation of Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander young people to government + its community.
The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families.
COMMON GROUND
https://www.commonground.org.au/ Common Ground is an Aboriginal-led organisation that works with Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander people to capture + share stories to create learning material for wider Australia.
ANTaR is a national advocacy organisation dedicated specifically to the rights—and overcoming the disadvantage of—Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander people primarily through lobbying, public campaigns, and advocacy.
“We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.”
We’re celebrating NAIDOC Week at Quay, and honouring Australia’s Aboriginal + Torres Strait Islander Peoples with our COMMUNITY CONVERSATIONS series with a short Q/A featuring Sky Thomas, a Gunnai/Kurnai, Yorta yorta, and Wiradjuri Woman.
The belief that COMMUNITY IS QUAY and that all people—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or creed—deserve respect, opportunity, and love is central to everything that we do at Quay. We are nothing without the unique, diverse group of individuals internally + externally who have allowed us success over the years.
Q/A ft @SOJU_GANG
Q: WHO ARE YOU AND WHAT IS YOUR STORY?
A: I’m Soju Gang—I’m a proud Gunnai/Kurnai, Yorta Yorta, and Wiradjuri woman, and I’m known for being a DJ, designer, and all-around creative here in Melbourne.
Q: WHAT DOES NAIDOC WEEK MEAN TO YOU?
A: What NAIDOC means to me is our community coming together to not only reflect on the journey our people have been on but also to celebrate who we are and where we’ve come from as well. We’ve faced so much adversity since colonisation, so much injustice and pain and oppression and genocide—some of which we still face today. But to have time to reflect on our determination, our strength, our love, our talent, and our achievements is so important.
Q: WHAT DOES THIS YEAR’S THEME ‘ALWAYS WAS, ALWAYS WILL BE’ CONJURE FOR YOU?
A: We have a history here. This country has tried to erase us, both from the history books and from the face of the Earth. So, for us to say ‘Always Was, Always Will Be’ is saying that we’re still here and we’re not going anywhere.
Q: WHAT DO YOU WANT OTHERS TO KNOW ABOUT NAIDOC WEEK?
A: What I want people to know about NAIDOC Week is to understand where it comes from and the history it holds within it. It came from our people marching for their rights on Day of Mourning, which is what others consider Australia Day, and it was about this country acknowledging the history that is here but to also ask for our rights as human beings. So, from a time of pain that we’ve come from, to find the time and create that space for our people to celebrate ourselves is important and should be something that everyone in this country takes part in.
Change the Record is Australia’s only national Aboriginal led justice coalition of Aboriginal peak bodies and non-Indigenous allies. They work to end the incarceration of, and family violence against, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Aboriginal Literacy Foundation
http://www.aboriginalliteracyfoundation.org/ The priority of the Aboriginal Literacy Foundation is to provide ongoing literacy programs and opportunities for Indigenous young people through education and community-based initiatives.
Koorie Youth Council
https://koorieyouthcouncil.org.au/ The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) advocates for the advancing of rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to government and its community.
The Healing Foundation is a national Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander organisation that partners with communities to address the ongoing trauma caused by actions like the forced removal of children from their families.
Common Ground
https://www.commonground.org.au/ Common Ground is an Aboriginal-led organisation, and work with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people across Australia to capture and share stories, and create learning material for wider Australia.
ANTaR is a national advocacy organisation dedicated specifically to the rights—and overcoming the disadvantage of— Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people primarily through lobbying, public campaigns, and advocacy.
We’re celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month at QUAY. Get to know our squad with mini Q/As that highlight some of our Latinx employees—COMMUNITY IS QUAY.
MARIBEL
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Mexican and Honduran.
What department do you work in?
Retail - Shops
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about your culture?
I think one of the biggest...is that all we eat is tacos and burritos. Mexican cuisine has so many different amazing foods! 😍
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? One thing I would like to share would be Mexican culture is the fusion of European, African, and Indigenous culture...This mixing, known as mestizaje, produced a unique cultural identity that makes up the basis for modern-day Mexico, and can be seen in every aspect of Mexican life, including food, clothing, art, music, and even language.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? One thing I could not live without would be music. I love music, it helps me get through the day and gets me energized and motivated with whatever I am doing.
MARIA
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Nicaraguan.
What department do you work in? Finance
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about your culture? That we are lazy people, which is completely wrong. I have traveled to Nicaragua more than 20 times and everyone I’ve met there is extremely hard working and friendly.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? Every year, around Christmas, families come together to celebrate La Purisima. It is both a religious and cultural event to celebrate the Virgin Mary. Everyone sings and passes party favors, which always include typical Nicaraguan food and drinks. It’s a remembrance of our culture and an opportunity for us to enjoy our nation’s treats.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? Family.
BRENDA
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Mexican and Spanish.
What department do you work in? Retail - Shops
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about your culture? Biggest misconception of Mexican women is that we’re limited to be housewives/stay-at-home moms, and marry “macho men.” That’s quite false. My mother is a psychologist, and I was taught to be very independent. She really enforced to break that glass ceiling and use my bilingualism to advance in my career.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? Not all Mexicans eat spicy foods. Although, the use of chili is quite common, not all of us like the spicy-ness.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? I cannot live without coffee! Especially “cafe con leche,” which is delicious! And Salsa dancing!
NYDIA
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Puerto Rican and Mexican.
What department do you work in? Inventory Control
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about your culture? Not all Latinx are Catholic, I was raised Pentecostal.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? Puerto Ricans are U.S. Citizens but aren’t allowed to vote for president.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? My Grandma Nydia’s Puerto Rican cooking (I was named after my grandma).
ROB
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Puerto Rican.
What department do you work in? IT
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about your culture? That we’re all “Spanish.” Puerto Rico is actually part of Latin America and the indigenous people are actually called Taíno and are thought to have come from the Amazon Basin. If you look at the DNA of anyone from Puerto, it’s a mix of many cultures including Spain and Africa that made Puerto Rico as amazing as it is.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? I have DNA from Europe, Africa, Asia and Native Americans! It’s quite amazing to look at all the sources of what makes me, me.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? Photos of my family! I thought at first about a piece of technology like my phone, but photos and memories are irreplicable.
MIGUEL
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Mexican.
What department do you work in? Retail Operations
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have on your culture? That people in Mexico all wear sombreros.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? People in Tepatitlan have a traditional festival every year in April called Tepabril, in honor of the Lord of Mercy, and the festivities go on for 2 to 3 weeks. A sanctuary was created for the Lord of Mercy in Tepatitlan, Jalisco, and his story is displayed on the walls of the sanctuary describing how he was founded and his significance for the town.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? Tamales!
RAQUEL
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Mexican.
What department do you work in? Global Brand
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have on your culture? That Mexico is a very dangerous place to visit.
Help drop some knowledge: what is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? In Mexico, we greet everyone with a kiss on the cheek, even people you just met. 😘
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? Limes!
BRIANNA
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Mexican.
What department do you work in? Global Brand
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have on your culture? That any successful business or family is associated with the cartel. It's sad, but it was a thing my family/friends heard growing up.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? Mexico has 68 official languages that are officially recognized, but there are even more spoken by smaller communities around the country.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? Family, they are a crazy bunch, but man, do I love them!
TESS
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Honduran and Nicaraguan.
What department do you work in? Global Brand
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have on your culture? For me, it's upsetting when others aren't understanding or get frustrated to non-English speaking individuals. Growing up my Mom barely knew any English, so she relied on my brother, dad, and myself to translate. It's also upsetting when non-Spanish speaking people make fun of any latin culture because they find it “weird.” It truly does take a toll on a child growing up because you end up being embarrassed about who you are, when it should never be like that.
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? We don't all have the same food! I grew with native food from Honduras and Nicaragua. For example, although we have tamales, they aren't the same as a mexican tamale everyone learns and eats.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? My film cameras. They're my form of therapy, and I enjoy seeing life through a viewfinder.
CESAR
What is your Hispanic heritage? I am Colombian, Puerto Rican, and Mexican.
What department do you work in? Retail-Shops
What would you say is one of the biggest misconceptions people have about your culture? It’s silly, but I always hear, “Oh, you’re from Colombia...What do you guys eat?” Puerto Rico and Colombia are both so rich in culture and have amazing cuisine that doesn’t revolve around beans and tacos. If you’re ever in Puerto Rico or at a decent PR restaurant, try Mofongo (staple), Tostones, and always order the Arroz Con Gandules. 🤤
Help drop some knowledge: What is one thing you would like to share about your heritage? Being Puerto Rican means that I am not only Puerto Rican, but I am also a beautiful mix of indigenous Taínos, African, and Spanish ancestry.
One for fun: What is one thing you could not live without? I can never live without MUSIC. Puerto Rico is the birthplace of SALSA. 💃
The belief that COMMUNITY IS QUAY and that all people—regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, or creed—deserve respect, opportunity, and love is central to everything that we do at Quay. We are nothing without the unique, diverse group of individuals internally + externally who have allowed us success over the years.
