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COUSIN EARRINGS
COUSIN EARRINGS
$59.00
3 colours available
COUSIN NECKLACE
COUSIN NECKLACE
$95.00
3 colours available
first things first
Thoughtfully designed for independant retailers.
Original design that stands apart
Every Middle Child collection begins in our Geelong studio, where colour, nostalgia and a background in industrial design come together to create jewellery that feels genuinely distinctive. Designed to spark conversation and create heart-skip-a-beat moments, our collections help independent retailers offer something their customers won't find everywhere.
Fresh collections, all year round
We believe the best collections are always evolving. Throughout the year we introduce new designs, fresh colour palettes and thoughtful updates to our best sellers, giving your customers plenty of reasons to return while keeping your display feeling fresh.
Packaging designed to sell
Our signature pink arched backing cards and luxe chocolate boxes are thoughtfully designed with the retail environment in mind. Finished with understated gold foil or embossed branding, they create a colourful, gift-ready presentation that sits beautifully in fashion boutiques, gift stores, florists and lifestyle spaces alike.
Simple ordering, personal service
Order anytime through our easy-to-use Wholesale Portal, complete with Quick Order functionality, downloadable imagery and product information. Prefer a more personal approach? We're only ever an email or phone call away.
Fast fulfilment, dependable stock
Although our jewellery is predominantly handmade in our Geelong studio, we maintain reliable stock levels so most orders are dispatched within just a few days. Many designs are available across multiple colourways, making it easy to build vibrant, eye-catching displays.
Marketing assets that make selling easy
From beautifully styled lifestyle photography to clean product imagery, we provide a growing library of marketing assets to help your products shine across your website, social media and email marketing.
At Middle Child, every decision we make is guided by thoughtful design—from the jewellery itself to the way it's displayed, ordered and experienced in store. We're here to make stocking original, joy-filled jewellery as effortless as it is rewarding, helping independent retailers stand out with products their customers will genuinely get excited about.
the whole story
WHAT, WHY AND HOW
our what
Middle Child was founded in 2017 by accessory designer Lauren Hassett who started her career in the jewellery design space some twenty years ago. What started as a side-hustle in 2001 while at Uni, Lauren’s ‘Ear-things’ evolved into a brand that encompassed all manner of accessories including leather goods, and which traded under the name Oktoberdee until 2020. Over time it became apparent that the two categories within Oktoberdee required their own breathing space and so in 2017 the jewellery and leather products went their separate ways and Middle Child was born.
Creativity courses through Lauren’s entire being. Harnessing and focusing this energy into a well-rounded and distinctive offering of jewellery is at the center what we do at Middle Child.
our why
Our diverse assortment is designed to celebrate the individual in all of us and to encourage people to embrace their own style and confidently take up space. We insist upon pieces which exist outside of trends, pieces which are timeless and have longevity. Creating jewellery that becomes classic is dependent upon a considered approach to design and being fueled by passion and purpose. The passion that lives within Middle Child is team-wide, we love and believe in our purpose and vision – so much so that it is noticeably felt by those who encounter us.
We are obsessed with providing good-old customer service, the kind where you can pick up the phone, be greeted with a friendly and helpful voice at the other end. We pride ourselves on our unrivaled after-sales service and commitment to the relationships we create within our MC community. We are dedicated to being a brand that is inclusive, welcoming and accessible.
We proudly align ourselves with various charities and fundraise for causes close to our hearts including Beyond Blue and the Royal Children’s Hospital.
Our mantra is “Always a little bit different.’ Because every Middle Child is, right?
our how
Pencil to paper is where it starts. In fact, the action of taking a crisp piece of paper, a well-loved HB grey-lead and a loyal eraser sets the design process into full swing. Lauren’s thorough yet playful commitment to the design process results in pieces that are truly different, be them geometric or floral inspired, all Middle Child designs celebrate perfect balance and quirky colour combinations whilst taking cues from bygone eras such as Art Deco and Mid-Century Modernism. While sketching is a key source of ideas, a tactile hands-on approach to the design process is also joyfully embraced. Looking at finished elements and toying with various combinations until magic strikes has resulted in some of our most iconic designs.
All design and assembly of our core collection is done in-house in our gorgeous Geelong studio, which exists within the amazing heritage-listed Federal Mills precinct. We source materials from all over the world and work with a handful of key suppliers in the US, Asia and the UK. We create stunning custom enamels, source beautiful brass components made with 70-year-old tooling and work closely with acrylic manufacturers to create our own design elements in glorious colours.
testimonials
sissa sorella
"I just wanted to say how amazing your company is to deal with. You have always had an amazing team with excellent customer service and not to mention how polished your product is. It's an absolute pleasure to stock a product that is consistent and regularly fresh".
Kate - Sissa Sorella - ACT
her name was nola
"I LOVE having Middle Child products in the shop. I love the many different elements that go into creating a cohesive look and brand. I love how involved you all are with the process (and with us). Having a personal relationship with the team definitely makes me think fondly of your business and makes me enjoy selling your pieces on a deeper level rather than just because they’re pretty."
Sarah - Her Name was Nola, SA
have you met charlie?
"We have been a stockist of Middle Child for a couple of years now and we really have loved seeing the range grow, expand and evolve. Middle Child is most definitely one of best-selling brands at Have you Met Charlie? and when you look at the range you can see why, just beautiful! But along with amazing products, the team is so wonderfully helpful and kind, really just a dream to work with."
Lauren - Have You Met Charlie? - SA
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