About

Named in the G-10 top Australian Fashion Leaders who are pioneering a green industry in 2023, co-founder & director of sustainability and supply chain, Mary Lou Ryan founded Bassike (pronounced “basic”) in 2006 to create what she couldn’t find: high quality, sustainably sourced wardrobe essentials. They chose to work with organic cotton, australian makers and responsible business practices from the beginning.
Bassike now has nine stand alone stores and is available in more than 90 premium stores around the world.
Now a Certified B Corporation, her brand remains headquartered on Sydney’s northern beaches, a natural environment rich in surf culture which helped inspire its mission. we live our values, which centre on respect for our community, respect for the local industry and respect for the planet - authentic clothes, honestly made.