

Grace Wilkinson - Founder of Digress


"My first Cap was the Thatcher Cap. The idea
came from something I looked at quickly... I
saw a hat as something it did not look like. I did not stop designing until I made exactly what I thought I saw... this is now the Thatcher Cap."
THE STORY OF DIGRESS
Digress launched at Livid Skate in Jan 2024, founded by a 22-year-old in WA.
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"I was driving in silence thinking I really do want a clothing label, I wondered about all of the reasons not to. At that moment I diagnosed myself with sidetrack syndrome, pulling off the road of dreams because dreams are too scary and too hard. I sat in the car and told myself within about 30 seconds that I was to have a brand called Sidetrack.
Whilst I drove I thought of synonyms for Sidetrack, I remembered that Jack Johnson sang a song about being distracted. I couldn't think of the exact word but it remained in my mind... so... I played every Jack Johnson song until I heard the phrase that I has been searching for
"I tend to Digress from time to time".
By the time I arrived home, I had committed to myself, that I were to have a brand."
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The name Digress was inspired by getting caught up in life and not doing things because they seem out of depth... a reminder to all customers that anything is possible.
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"I walked past one of my brothers who was wearing this cool hat, I complimented him... the next day I saw the hat he was wearing on the table. To my shock, it was not at all what I thought it looked like. This began my first product, I made what I thought I saw... The Thatcher Cap."
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"People have actually asked me why Digress means so much to me. Whether it is well known or not, every single cap that is named after a significant memory in my mind... whether it was a moment surfing, a moment laughing, a particular date, place, or memory. You are wearing my memories."
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We are passionate about creating unique and high-quality clothing and accessories that allow our customers to express themselves. We strive to provide clothing that is both stylish and functional. Thank you for choosing Digress!

"I name my products after favourite surf destinations and things of personal significance."
