Location

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Founded

2013

Price range

A$55 – A$495

Shipping

Worldwide

Catalogue

128 products

New arrivals

8 this month

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State of Escape

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About

Escape is founded in Sydney, Australia, in 2013 by Brigitte MacGowan and Desley Maidment, two women at crossroads in their careers who came together over a shared love of fashion and travel to create this designer accessories and clothing brand. The brand's signature Escape tote, handcrafted in Sydney using sailing ropes from a Queensland manufacturer, earned cult status within months of its Australian launch and quickly gained a global following. Brigitte brings a background in fashion and creative direction while Desley leads the business operations, and together they have built a proudly female-led, B Corp certified brand with stockists across Australia, Japan, Scandinavia, the UK, and beyond. The brand's mission has always been to evoke in others the desire to escape back to their true selves.

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Brand Details

Australia
B Corp
Last reviewed
Sep 2026
Independent brand
Verified
B
Brigitte MacGowan
D
Desley Maidment

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When was State of Escape founded?
State of Escape is founded in Sydney, Australia, in 2013 by Brigitte MacGowan and Desley Maidment, two women at crossroads in their careers who came together over a shared love of fashion and travel to create this designer accessories and clothing brand.
What is the price range of State of Escape?
State of Escape is positioned in the mid-range price range.
Is State of Escape sustainable or ethical?
Brigitte brings a background in fashion and creative direction while Desley leads the business operations, and together they have built a proudly female-led, B Corp certified brand with stockists across Australia, Japan, Scandinavia, the UK, and beyond.
What makes State of Escape unique?
The brand's signature Escape tote, handcrafted in Sydney using sailing ropes from a Queensland manufacturer, earned cult status within months of its Australian launch and quickly gained a global following.

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