Cotton On

Cotton On in West Perth, Perth, WA is listed under Clothing Stores, Kids Clothing Stores.

OUR VISION IS TO BE ONE OF THE MOST LOVED BRANDS IN THE WORLD.

As a Group we believe in big ideas matched with a fierce will to bring them to life.

We share a genuine belief in ourselves, each other and our ability to get things done.

When we put our minds to something there’s no stopping us. Today is full of opportunities and new ideas.

Tomorrow, anything is possible.

OUR HISTORY

TO ‘COTTON ON’ to something means to understand or discover the potential of a great idea.

It all started in the late eighties, when acid wash and lycra ruled the fashion world.

Nigel Austin, our founder, grew up in Geelong with strong family ties to the rag trade.

His dad owned a manufacturing and importing business and Nigel would spend school holidays learning the ropes with his dad in Hong Kong.

The turning point came at age 18 when Nigel’s entrepreneurial spirit kicked in.

Armed with a pile of denim acid wash sample jackets, he headed to the Beckley Market in Geelong and set up shop. Customers loved the jackets, however he left the market without making a sale.

Disappointed but not deterred, Nigel chatted to his dad and returned the next week. He had an epiphany and dropped the price – the jackets sold out instantly. It was the start of something big.

Things took off quickly and in 1992, Nigel’s cousin, Ashley Hardwick, joined the clothing venture in his first year out of school and today remains part owner of the business.

From Geelong to the world!

We make the most of today and always look to tomorrow for new and exciting opportunities.

We get involved, roll up our sleeves and make things happen. It’s our shared belief that we can make a difference to the lives of everyone we touch – from our backyard to the world.

As we continue to expand our global presence we have become a part of communities all over the world.

We set our sights on creating a positive and measureable change in the lives of young people in need, and empower youth to learn more, participate more and understand more.

We dream big and we’re not afraid to go for it!

Reviews

” love it all of their clothing and other items are so useful “