About Me

Hi and thank you for being here!

Hello, my name is Sue and I live in Northern NSW, Australia.

I own and operate Scarlet Begonias Retro, and I work out of my studio and showroom in Byron Bay Industrial Estate.

A couple of years ago I was extremely lucky to meet somebody who had purchased a 5 level warehouse in Melbourne, that was filled to the brim with vintage fabrics.

They were still in their original packaging, untouched for
over 50 years and waiting patiently to go to new loving homes such as
mine!

This was completely a fantasy of mine to come true, and not
likely to open again, so of course I bought up as much as I possibly
could!

This is the main fabric i use for my creations.

I can guarantee you I will make every order for my beautiful customers with my own hands, with love from me to you.

What customers say about my handmade pieces:

Molly Nash
I purchased a few pieces from Sue and I am obsessed! I get so many compliments when I wear them! They are so unique and such amazing quality!
Joy Molan
Pair text with an image to focus on I bought two co-ord sets from Sue, at the Byron market and I LOVE them! So unique and I get a lot of compliments when I wear them!
Anneliese Kirby
I have several outfits from Sue and they are amazing! People literally stop me in the street to ask where I got them from. I love that every piece is handmade locally from super unique vintage fabrics!
Gina Marovic
Comfortable, fun, colourful and unique pieces !I always get stopped in the street with people complimenting me! I love my growing collection of Scarlet Begonias Retro!
Naomi Louise
I absolutely love every piece I bought! They all fit my body perfectly and every time I wear them I feel so good! Sue puts so much love in every stitch and you can see it in the clothing she makes!
Maya Rose
Sue makes the best clothes ever! Every clothing itme is hand made and tailored with so much love and attention to details! She also has some really cool accessories too!

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Scarlet Begonias Retro

Karen H

4 months ago

I am thrilled with the beautiful and original skirt from Scarlett Begonias Retro. Scarlett sources gorgeous retro prints and natural fabrics for her designs. It is well worth a visit to her design studio where you will find Scarlett at the sewing machine doing her magic creating an original range of clothes and textiles for home such as vintage table cloths.

Mathew Curic

a month ago

We discovered this beautiful store on holidays in Byron and my wife absolutely fell in love with the amazing handmade vintage designs. My wife proudly displays her Scarlet Begonias pieces side by side with her designer items and the quality and craftsmanship in each piece is honestly on par with clothes she sees on the runways. And superb customer service always!!

elise walker

4 months ago

The most beautiful store run by the most beautiful lady. Sue and the quality and precision of her work is amazing. Bringing my 70s fashion dreams to realisation. Soooo recommend 🌺🌺

Kirsten Bassett

a year ago

The most stunning designs created by a lovely human! Scarlet creates incredibly beautiful and quality pieces with unique vintage fabric. I’m beyond happy with the dress she created for me and I cannot wait to wear it all summer! Thank you xxx