about manque

Manque creates beautiful and innovative urban designs for women.  Everyday wear that’s stylish and structured, comfortable and wearable.

Established in 2000 our clothing label and accessories are locally designed and made in Melbourne. Our unique, angular styles and distinctive silhouettes are flattering to almost every body shape.

We design two original and creative ranges each year and cater to women looking for well-made, stylish clothing with a fun and funky edge. And each garment is extensively sampled to ensure it works on a real female body.

The fabrics we use are carefully selected for their unique quality, texture and durability.  All of our garments have a stretch element as we’ve found that while the Manque woman enjoys looking her best, comfort and functionality are just as important.

We design contemporary fashion for special occasions, for the workplace and for simply looking good anytime.

about the designer

When Susan Nethercote (nee Brock) started designing it was nothing to do with fashion and all about creating things she loved. Making jewellery as a hobby evolved to working with recycled jumpers for designer markets and independent outlets.

Things really took off when she designed her first pair of the now classic Manque pants. The pants have sold solidly to loyal customers for a decade and were the first step in the development of the brand’s distinctive silhouette. 

While Susan no longer makes one-off original products, the drive to create unique pieces she loves continues to inform the design and development process at her talented team’s Collingwood studio.

Susan’s garments are influenced by her travels, but more so by the streets of Melbourne where she is continually inspired by the Melbourne woman’s creativity, flair and sense of style. 

Susan lives with her husband, Mark, in their little redbrick house in Richmond and relishes her daily walks to the Royal Botanic Gardens.

urban design culture

Manque is a place where fashion meets function. Where clothes are designed to fit and flatter women who have curves or are straight up and down.

Our garments are easy to wear straight off the rack and are designed for stand-alone wearability as well as complementing other pieces in our range.

Manque is designed for a woman who wants to look great but also loves playing on the floor with her kids.

It's fashion that looks as good as it feels.

manque pants

Our famous Manque pants have become the ‘must have’ item in the Melbourne woman’s wardrobe.  Made with high quality stretch fabrics including denims, drills and suitings, they are cut with a straight, wide leg that creates a flattering silhouette and the impression of height. 

There are no zips – just pull-on, pull-off comfort and style. They are loved for their ability to cope with natural fluctuations in weight and some styles can get women a fair way (if not all the way) through pregnancy. Another reason for their amazing popularity is how flattering and comfortable they are on the post baby body. The Manque pants just seem to work for all shapes of the sisterhood.