What is Country Road?
Country Road is an Australian fashion and lifestyle brand founded in Melbourne in 1974. It sells clothing, accessories and homewares with a relaxed, classic style that has become a staple of Australian wardrobes.
The brand began with a range of women's shirts and expanded into menswear, children's clothing and homewares. Its simple designs, natural fabrics and preppy style became popular in the 1980s.
Country Road's canvas tote bags and logo sweatshirts have become iconic items. The brand is known for collaborations and limited-edition releases, which sometimes cause long lines.
Country Road Group
Country Road is part of Country Road Group, which also includes Witchery, Mimco, Politix and Trenery. The group is owned by Woolworths Holdings, a South African retail company, which bought full ownership in 2014.
The brand has stores in shopping centers and David Jones department stores across Australia, as well as in New Zealand. It sells online and runs outlet stores.
Country Road supports the Australian Indigenous Education Foundation, which helps First Nations students attend school and university. The brand also focuses on Australian cotton and sustainability programs.
Did You Know?
Country Road's Heritage Sweat has become one of its best-selling items.