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DK+L Originals DK+L Originals — Australian design label
& concept store. Clothing, gifts and
treasures designed here, loved everywhere. Found at The Rocks, Sydney.

04/11/2026

I wonder how many people look at a beautiful little dress and think about the journey it took to get there.

An idea that popped into someone’s head. A sketch on a scrap of paper. Fabric chosen because it felt just right. A little lace, a few stitches, a change of mind or two.

I love that something which begins as nothing more than a thought can one day become part of someone’s life. Perhaps worn to a birthday party, a family gathering, or on an ordinary Sunday that turns into a beautiful memory.

That’s what I think about when I’m making things in my little Bundeena studio.

Not just the garment, but all the life that’s waiting to happen in it. 💙

There’s something about little floral dresses that takes me straight back to childhood. 🌸Long summer afternoons, bare fe...
04/11/2026

There’s something about little floral dresses that takes me straight back to childhood. 🌸

Long summer afternoons, bare feet on warm grass, family gatherings and those special dresses that somehow made an ordinary day feel like an occasion.

I think that’s why I have such a soft spot for Smox Rox. The beautiful smocking, tiny florals and old-fashioned charm remind me of a time when clothes were made to be loved, worn and eventually passed down.

We've been playing with these lovely pieces in our window at The Rocks, and I can't help but smile every time I walk past.

Funny how something as simple as a little dress can hold so much nostalgia. 💙

I think Wednesdays might just be my favourite day of the week. 💙⁠⁠It's my day in the studio in Bundeena, where I get to ...
03/11/2026

I think Wednesdays might just be my favourite day of the week. 💙⁠
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It's my day in the studio in Bundeena, where I get to swap the hustle and bustle of The Rocks for a little creative chaos.⁠
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Surrounded by fabrics, sketches and ideas that have been floating around in my head all week, I get to do what started this whole DKL journey — design, cut, sew and make things with my own two hands.⁠
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Living between the bush and the sea has a funny way of finding its way into everything I create. The colours, the textures, the little details you might otherwise walk straight past.⁠
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And some days, like today, it's simply about playing with fabric and seeing where an idea takes me.⁠
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That's the beauty of making things in small batches. There's always room for a little spontaneity.⁠
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Happy Wednesday from my little corner of Bundeena. x

02/11/2026

One day, their favourite childhood memories won’t be about where they went, but all the wonderful little things they discovered along the way. 💙

A funny-shaped stick. A shell too special to leave behind. Sandy toes, salty air and a whole lot of exploring to be done.

It’s that wonderfully uncomplicated, slightly wild Australian childhood that sits at the heart of DKL Originals.

Days spent between the bush and the beach, where a little imagination can turn the most ordinary afternoon into a grand adventure.

Because the best childhood memories aren’t always planned. They’re made in those little moments of curiosity, freedom and discovery.

For little wanderers, wonderers and collectors of all things wonderful. ☀️

DKL Originals 🌿

01/11/2026

People often ask me what inspires me. And the truth is, right now, so much of that inspiration comes from where I live.

Being surrounded by the bush and sea in Bundeena has a wonderful way of changing your perspective. It makes you notice the little things, appreciate the beauty in simplicity and think about what really matters.

And in a world where fashion is moving faster and faster, where everything seems to be about producing more, I’ve found myself wanting to do quite the opposite.

To return to my roots. To create thoughtfully, in small batches, with beautiful fabrics, considered details and a little bit of personality in every piece.

It’s not about doing less. It’s about making what I do more meaningful.

There are so many ideas taking shape in my little Bundeena studio, and I’d love to invite you along for the journey.

Let’s see where this next chapter takes us. 💙

Magdalena x

A few moments from the studio lately 🤍Working through new ideas, playing around with beautiful bits of lace, making deci...
29/10/2026

A few moments from the studio lately 🤍

Working through new ideas, playing around with beautiful bits of lace, making decisions, changing them, and sometimes spending far too long on the tiniest details.

Between the sewing machine, the cutting table and the computer, there’s always something happening.

I love this part of the process. Seeing an idea slowly come together, one little detail at a time. x

Little dresses, big personalities. 🌸There’s something so lovely about childhood in a pretty floral dress. A little twirl...
26/10/2026

Little dresses, big personalities. 🌸

There’s something so lovely about childhood in a pretty floral dress. A little twirling, a little mischief, and perhaps a matching bow if we’re lucky.

Beautiful little pieces by , and two very sweet models who clearly have their own ideas about how a photoshoot should go.

26/10/2026

Some pieces are just too lovely to resist. 💛
One of the beautiful brands we love having in store is Smox Rox. Think gorgeous smocked dresses, sweet little rompers and all those charming details that make children’s clothing so special.
A little nostalgia, a lot of charm, and pieces to treasure long after they’ve been outgrown.
Discover Smox Rox at DKL Originals, The Rocks.

Beautiful pieces to discover, fall in love with, live in and take home.A little colour, a little nostalgia, and plenty o...
25/10/2026

Beautiful pieces to discover, fall in love with, live in and take home.

A little colour, a little nostalgia, and plenty of unexpected finds.

That’s what we love about our little corner of The Rocks. 💙

Things we love at DKL Originals 💌A good colour combo, a slightly cheeky character, a card that says exactly what you’re ...
21/10/2026

Things we love at DKL Originals 💌

A good colour combo, a slightly cheeky character, a card that says exactly what you’re thinking and a tee that becomes your new favourite.

We love turning our little illustrations into things you can wear, gift, collect and take on adventures.

From the shelves of our little shop in The Rocks to sunny days by the sea, it’s all about creating fun, feel-good things with a whole lot of personality.

Because life’s too short for boring things. 💙

Address

115 George Street
The Rocks, NSW
2000

Opening Hours

Monday 11am - 5pm
Wednesday 11am - 5pm
Thursday 11am - 5pm
Friday 11am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 5pm
Sunday 11am - 5pm

Telephone

+61493536463

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