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Brand profile
Charlton
Australian menswear label designed in Australia and made in Japan, producing limited runs of functional staples in premium Japanese fabrics.
MelbourneOrigin
MenswearFocus
Minimalist / ContemporaryStyle
$$$Price
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What to know about Charlton
Designed in Melbourne, made in Japan
Charlton designs in Australia and manufactures in Japan using Japanese fabrics, which is where most of the mid-to-high price goes.
Small runs, muted palette
Pieces are produced in limited quantities in subdued colours and clean lines, with shirting and knitwear the core of the range.
Sells direct, side projects included
The brand sells through its own site and issues lifestyle goods beyond clothing, including a slip mat made with China Town Country Club.
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Brand facts
Charlton is an Australian menswear label that designs in Australia and manufactures in Japan using premium Japanese fabrics. The range centres on functional, understated wardrobe pieces — outerwear, shirting, knitwear and trousers — made in limited quantities and intended to improve with wear. Travel and modern craftsmanship inform an aesthetic built on muted colour, clean lines and durable construction. Alongside apparel, the brand issues lifestyle and collaborative goods, including a slip mat produced with China Town Country Club, and sells direct through charltonstore.com.
- Founded
- 1905
- Origin
- Melbourne, Australia
- Made in
- Japan
- Price
- $$$
- Focus
- Menswear
- Facts checked
- September 2026
- Styles
- Minimalist / Contemporary, Quiet luxury, Urban prep / Ivy