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Dream it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Grow it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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Sell it.
It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
It’s always nice to hear from you.
If you own an oB piece and feel so inclined to share any stories, words or images I would love to hear from you.
Write to -
Milly Melbourne
The Field
Micheal House School
The Fld, Shipley
Derbyshire, DE75 7JH
Or share at -
hello@ob-wear.com
@ob__wear
I get a lot of joy seeing how these garments are interpreted into everyone’s lives. I am so grateful for everyone’s feedback, it continually motivates and enriches my creative practice.
Dear Milly,
I received my trousers this afternoon, put them on immediately, and cried. They are so beautiful. The design is so lovely on my body. These are the first trousers I've worn since becoming pregnant almost 2 years ago that make me feel beautiful in my body and ask nothing of me in terms of remaining the same size or shape. They are a revelation. Now, I just have to mull over which style(s) I'll order from you next.
I am so grateful for your work. I've been teaching myself how to weave over the last year or two, and getting these trousers from you is such an inspiration to me that handmade things are well worth the investment and are spiritually enriching. Thank you thank you thank you.
- Isabel
Zac wearing oB Enclose trousers, shirt and matching cap
Thanks so much! The ritual dress arrived yesterday and I'm more thrilled than I imagined. It will be perfect for winter layers - I might come back to you in the spring for one a little smaller with sleeves... Thanks again, your work is beautiful. And I hope you have a relaxing break now. X
- Zania, Ireland
"I'm using a dress that my friend Ralf got me from you to make my cakes in. It was also amazing when my daughter was tiny for breast feeding! Thank you."
- Floating Baker
🌷Nomadic plant based French bakery on a narrowboat
"I just realised I never thanked you for these t-shirts. I wear them pretty much every day! Thankyou!”
- Helen, UK
Alice, Bristol
Rosa, Falmouth Enclose Trouser, bought from Oaken.
“Just wanted to let you know that the clothes arrived and I am SO happy!! Everything fits beautifully and the textures of the fabrics are to die for! Even the seams are beautiful!
Thank you so much for creating these pieces for me, and fixing the dress! You have a life-long fan!”
— Camila, Sweden
“I have just worn my new trousers for the 2nd day in a row…and I will want to wear them again tomorrow, They are stylish, practical, empowering and comfortable and just super great! You are a genius!! ”
— Simone. Enclose Trousers
Anne a Netherlands based artist, I made her a vibrant red Ritual Dress. One day by surprise Anne visited me at the Ottowin Shop and she gave me this embroidered piece of cloth which has hand stitched little oB garments on it and a collection of pleasing shapes. I really enjoy how the stitched letters read from the back as so to enjoy the tangled underside. When Anne visited we talked about board games we like playing and scrolled the length of the beautiful Bayeux Tapestry on Wikipedia!
— Anne Schillings, Utrecht
My good friend Corrie, artist.
Wearing one of the first Ritual Dresses - we shared a studio together in Berlin.
“I wanted to let you know that we loved our garments. They fit perfectly and it felt so good to put something on and have it feel like it was made for you. Fran and I ended up getting married at the courthouse and wore your garments, as they had arrived the day before. We matched and looked really special.”
— Olivia, Idaho
“I would like you to know how different it feels to receive something knowing who made it and what kind of effort has been put into making it. It’s very personal, reflective and inspiring. I can see multiple ways of wearing them and see them suiting any of my tops. Such a beautifully crafted piece with lots of practicality and really great idea behind its making. Thank you for crafting them.”
— Fengping, Gloucester. Enfold Trouser
Alexandra, Bristol
Jenni, Devon
“SHE LOVES IT, literally straight out of bed to try it on and it’s perfect! you’re a genius, it’s beautiful, thanks so much, and for getting it here in time 🧡”
— Liv, Brighton. Ritual Body
“My dress arrived today, and I love it! I put it straight on and love wearing it, it fits really well and I see myself living in it. It’s so intelligently constructed and very skillfully sewn. Just wanted to say thank you, for such an amazing, special garment.
— Kine, Oslo. Ritual Dress
Donna Sarah Freelance Illustrator
Ritual Body in Organic Orange Canvas
I truly love my pants and ordered a pair for my husband, due to his envy 😜
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Milly, we got the pants, yeah 🎉🥰😘😻
And they are perfect. Mark is very happy.
Thank you sooooooo much, also for the fabric samples.
Tonight we will take a picture both wearing our wonderful pants.
Love love love 💕 to you
All the best
Flora
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Hello Milly,
Here comes the pants love.
Thank you again.
And Happy Valentine.
We are celebrating with our love pants. 😻🧚♀️🥰😘
All the best.
Flora and Mark, Bruckdorf, Germany
Katie and her pooch, London
Ritual Dress in a Custom Soft Deep Red Tencel Linen
“The jumpsuit arrived and it really gives me such joy - I haven't taken it off in three days!
I wanted to thank you for such a beautifully made garment, it fits so well and I look forward to discovering the many forms it can take.
It was a really lovely process ordering the garment and corresponding with you.”
— Taili, Israel. Ritual Body.
💕💕💕❤️💙🧡💜💙💚💜💙🧡❤️💕
Helllooooo! Sending u loads of love and another msg to say how much I love wearing the body!! So much! And today I felt a bit blue and it was really lovely and uplifting to make the choice to wear it and enjoy it and think about u making it and being fab and Cornwall and fun and pals and love 💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️ so nice one!!!!! And thanks again!
- Ana Yorkshire, Ritual Body
— Samaya, Vintage seller Bristol. Ritual Dress
— Jemma Gunning, Printmaker Bristol. Enclose Trouser
Hahaha hehehe still just vibing loving my life or w/e, loving my clothes and items 😛 always get mentally blocked by the complexity of this dress but then I put it on and I'm like haha I am perfectly comfortable and literally invincible! 🤺
Heaven scrunchie / shaman of discs (gay mask) / transcendent love earring / relic hoodie / strapped! / franny pack / meshies / compactors / thick dirt socks / Boots freshly ritualized 🤧
Fran, Idaho
Amelia, my intern for a short while in Bristol and myself
— Stephanie, Bristol. Bespoke Enfold Trouser
Yana, Bristol Enclose Trouser Straight Leg
Josh, Bristol Extra Long Day Tee
Paul, Devon Artist
Stolfa, Bristol Multidisciplinary Artist
Sleeveless Ritual Dress tied down like a skirt
Karen, Wales
— Marie, Bristol. Bespoke Archaea Dress
— Bear, Derbyshire. Enfold Trouser
Jordan, London
Black Heavy Drill Enfold Trousers
Lizzie, Bristol Green Sinch Shorts
My papa
Straight Leg Enclose Trousers
It’s always good to hear from you.
If you own an oB piece and feel so inclined to share any stories, words or images I would love to hear from you.
Write to -
Milly Melbourne
Haarlem Artspace
Derbyshire Dales
DE4 4BG
Or share at -
hello@ob-wear.com