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ONCE WAS

OnceWas is a Melbourne based womenswear brand designed by Belinda Abbott, whose vision is to design unique investment pieces for women seeking effortless and stylish clothing with transitional wearability and versatility.

Underpinned by a signature aesthetic, OnceWas collections feature exclusive prints and luxurious leathers and fabrics that have an emphasis on natural fibres. Upholding the quality and wearability our loyal customers have come to expect.

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Once Was Cordelia Shirred Silk Cotton Skirt in Oasis Flora

Once Was Cordelia Shirred Silk Cotton Skirt in Oasis Flora

Regular: $359.00

Sale: $359.00
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Once Was Oleander Cotton Silk Blouse in Oasis Flora

Once Was Oleander Cotton Silk Blouse in Oasis Flora

Once Was Oleander Cotton Silk Blouse in Oasis Flora

Regular: $349.00

Sale: $349.00
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Once Was Luma Cotton Silk Flutter Sleeve Top - Golden Medina

Once Was Luma Cotton Silk Flutter Sleeve Top - Golden Medina

Once Was Luma Cotton Silk Flutter Sleeve Top - Golden Medina

Regular: $325.00

Sale: $325.00
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Once Was Zara Linen Viscose Pant in Ivory

Once Was Zara Linen Viscose Pant in Ivory

Once Was Zara Linen Viscose Pant in Ivory

Regular: $345.00

Sale: $345.00
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Once Was Nisreen Silk Cotton Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Dress - Oasis Flora

Once Was Nisreen Silk Cotton Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Dress - Oasis Flora

Once Was Nisreen Silk Cotton Embroidered Flutter Sleeve Dress - Oasis Flora

Regular: $489.00

Sale: $489.00
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Once Was Maysa Viscose Dress in Oasis Flora

Once Was Maysa Viscose Dress in Oasis Flora

Once Was Maysa Viscose Dress in Oasis Flora

Regular: $525.00

Sale: $525.00
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Once Was Lilia Cotton Silk Dress - Topaz

Once Was Lilia Cotton Silk Dress - Topaz

Once Was Lilia Cotton Silk Dress - Topaz

Regular: $489.00

Sale: $489.00
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Once Was Rylie Reversible Jacket - Black/Bromegrass

Once Was Rylie Reversible Jacket - Black/Bromegrass

Once Was Rylie Reversible Jacket - Black/Bromegrass

Regular: from $509.00

Sale: from $509.00
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Once Was Rylie Reversible Jacket - Dalia Fields/Grey

Once Was Rylie Reversible Jacket - Dalia Fields/Grey

Once Was Rylie Reversible Jacket - Dalia Fields/Grey

Regular: from $509.00

Sale: from $509.00
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Once Was Gaia Lace Trim Spliced Linen Viscose Dress - Plume Blossom

Once Was Gaia Lace Trim Spliced Linen Viscose Dress - Plume Blossom

Regular: $485.00

Sale: $485.00
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Once Was Callisto Cotton Slub Placement Embroidered Shirt - Ivory

Once Was Callisto Cotton Slub Placement Embroidered Shirt - Ivory

Once Was Callisto Cotton Slub Placement Embroidered Shirt - Ivory

Regular: $340.00

Sale: $340.00
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Once Was Ophelia Embroidered Pant - Cornflower

Once Was Ophelia Embroidered Pant - Cornflower

Once Was Ophelia Embroidered Pant - Cornflower

Regular: $340.00

Sale: $340.00
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Once Was Sierra Merino Wool Knit Midi Dress - Moss

Once Was Sierra Merino Wool Knit Midi Dress - Moss

Once Was Sierra Merino Wool Knit Midi Dress - Moss

Regular: $510.00

Sale: $510.00
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Once Was Fleurine Embroidered Shirt - Milk

Once Was Fleurine Embroidered Shirt - Milk

Once Was Fleurine Embroidered Shirt - Milk

Regular: $340.00

Sale: $340.00
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