We care about sustainability, not only for our environment but for our minds as well.

Blake grew up near the coastal gem of Dimmick’s Back Beach where its naturally eroded cliff faces inspired his interest in environmental architecture. But it was Blake’s inclination towards fashion that made him aware of the harmful wastage coming from the start-up clothing trend in recent years.

So, he turned his creative passion toward something that felt real and purposeful in the hopes of moving the fashion industry towards sustainable practices. baru is his way of giving back to an area that shaped much of his identity.

With fond childhood memories of the Great Ocean Road and its beautiful landscapes, Jeremy has always appreciated what nature has to offer, which led to his pursuit in horticulture and informed him as a disability support worker. However, after graduating, Jeremy’s interests turned towards project management where he cultivated a curiosity for manufacturing & business. baru is about the challenge.

The opportunity to overcome, to strategise and to grow, and to use his broad range of experience for driving a humble start-up towards its best outcome.