60 YEARS OF SABA

24 Mar 2026

Founded by Joe Saba, SABA was built on a simple idea - to create clothing that feels modern, refined and relevant to the way Australians live.



For six decades, the brand has defined modern Australian tailoring through thoughtful design, precise construction and a quiet confidence that transcends trends. Many customers still return to pieces they have owned for years - a favourite pair of jeans, a special dress, a ‘going out’ shirt - garments that have become part of their lives and stories.

As Joe Saba reflects, it’s deeply flattering to see the affection people still hold for those pieces today.



Celebrating the past. Designed for the future.

JOE SABA OUTSIDE HIS CHAPEL STREET STORE

Where It All Began

OUR FOUNDER

SABA was founded six decades ago by Joe Saba, whose vision was to create clothing that felt modern, refined and relevant to the way Australians live.

Over the decades, Joe Saba became one of the defining voices of Australian fashion, known for his refined tailoring, minimalist aesthetic and confident approach to modern dressing.



From being part of the jean revolution of the late 1960s to presenting collections at Australian Fashion Week and Melbourne Fashion Festival, Saba helped shape the evolution of Australian fashion and its place within the global creative community. His influence was later recognised through inclusion in Australia Post’s Legends stamp series honouring leaders of the fashion industry.



Reflecting on the brand’s legacy, Joe often speaks of the connection people have with SABA pieces - favourite jeans, a first special dress, a ‘going out’ shirt - garments that are kept and worn for years.



Sixty years on, under new creative guardianship that same philosophy continues to guide SABA: clothing designed with purpose, crafted with intention and made to last.

60 Years Of Style That Lasts

Six decades of SABA captured through moments in fashion.

From early tailoring and denim to iconic campaign imagery, the archive reflects a brand that has always embraced modernity while remaining grounded in timeless design. These images tell the story of SABA’s evolution - a visual history of confident dressing, thoughtful design and enduring style.

BEHIND THE DESIGN

THE DHARMA SUIT

The Dharma Suit - shaped by craftsmanship, thoughtful construction and an understanding of how we work today.

The suit begins with the fabric - chosen for its subtle texture, natural fluidity and quiet lustre, it travels well, resists crush and maintains its shape throughout the day. Balanced proportions and precise tailoring create a silhouette that feels structured yet effortless - offering polish without restriction. The Dharma Suit is designed to support the rhythm of contemporary working life. Confident, versatile and crafted to last.

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OUR MOST LOVED STYLES

STYLES OVER THE YEARS

For sixty years, SABA has created pieces designed to become wardrobe foundations. Refined tailoring, elevated essentials and considered silhouettes have defined the brand’s collections across generations. These are the styles that customers return to again and again - timeless pieces that feel relevant today and years from now. Clothing made to be worn often, kept for years and carried forward.

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DISCOVER NEW ARRIVALS

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