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Since 1938 |
 Oroton began trading as Boyd Lane & Co in Sydney in 1938, originally focused on the importing of luxurious fabrics from Japan and Europe to meet the need of the burgeoning fashion industry in Australia and New Zealand. Oroton expanded in the 1950’s into the design and manufacture of beautiful gold and silver compact cases and the 1960’s saw Oroton grow and evolve further with a distinctive jewellery, leather and silk scarf offering. The 1970’s were, in one word, all about Mesh! The 1980’s welcomed the era of the Italianesque brown leather handbag and briefcase, and in the 1990’s the classic and timeless black bag reigned. In the 2000’s Oroton has been reborn as the leading Australian accessories brand – designed by Australians and New Zealanders and sold proudly around the world. Understanding and interpreting local and international trends to produce beautifully crafted, timeless pieces of the highest quality remains the central tenet of everything we do. |
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Our Grandmothers, Our Mothers, Ourselves.... |
 In 1954 Oroton created a powder compact with an inlaid mesh lid and Australia’s love affair with mesh began. Wherever we go, people share their special memories of Oroton with us. Is it true that in every bottom drawer an Oroton handbag nestles in tissue, carefully stored away in the original box? Oroton enamel mesh bags have been there at graduations, weddings, the airport as you waved goodbye, the anniversary dinner, the first date, the races, the office party, the smart lunch, your first trip abroad… woven into the very fabric of Australian life. |
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“I carried this bag to the opening of the Sydney Opera House in 1973.” |
 Exquisite crystal evening bags, handcrafted in Germany and finished with fine filigree metalwork, have long been a hallmark of the Oroton luxury experience. Numbered limited editions have been eagerly collected through the years. The ultimate rendition of this crystal heritage is now available in the Bespoke Collection. |
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“Disco Party....” |
 Metal Mesh – the essential accessory of the 70’s disco era. Mesh in shining gold and silver was an exciting addition to the Oroton Collection. Slinky shoulder bags with snake chains, coin purses, sinuous belts, lighters, compacts, spectacle cases… everything a modern woman in the 70’s wanted. |
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An Australian Leather Heritage |
 In the 1980’s Oroton focused on leather goods and another Australian icon was born – the quality brown leather handbag. In this power decade an Oroton bag signaled success and sophistication. Oroton silk scarves and gold jewellery were the finishing touches to a strong and business-like image. |
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A piece of Oroton history |
 The limited edition 70th anniversary collection combines our most iconic materials of metal mesh, crystal and leather with modern styling and shapes.
Own a piece of Oroton history with this numbered, limited edition leather and mesh bag. Click here to view the rest of the collection |