
This is an interview Managing Director Tammy Raine had with Queenslands State Focus program in September 2009.
We are currently looking for an investor/investors to be part of this growing label. For more information please email tammy@giddyupgirl.com.au
Totally dedicated to providing girls who love horses, real fashion alternatives to traditional and conservative equestrian wear. giddyupgirl is known as the Billabong for the Horse Lover!
giddyupgirl is the inspiration of mother of three, Tammy. While watching her (then) 13-year old horse-crazy daughter at Horse Training Camp, Tammy realised there wasn't an edgy fashion label dedicated to young girls and teens with a passion for horses - most girls were wearing surf brands! After the class, Tammy chatted to the horse-loving girls about the idea of a funky fashion label especially for them. Receiving a passionate reaction to the concept, Tammy started researching her idea that afternoon.
With over 15 years as an international model (including being TV Hostess on the game show Say G'Day with Greg Evans) and working in the fashion wholesale and retail markets including Esprit and Lisa Ho, Tammy quickly developed her launch range of premium products and hit the market in May 2004. Initially distributed via the www.giddyupgirl.com.au web site and a small selection of stores, many of giddyupgirl product lines were sold out in just six weeks. Tammy realized she had a winning idea.
The label is different as it has real horsey integrity without compromising fashion, fun and comfort.
The label is designed for young girls 6-11 years and teens 12-18 years. Tammy's research revealed the teenage market was screaming out for some edgy horsey fashion with young girls wanting everyone to know how much they loved their horses without compromising on up to the minute fashion concepts. Tammy has also found her teenage range was selling to the groovy horsey 25+ age group so she has launched the giddyup line to cater for the more mature horse lover, again not compromising on fashion flair.
The current range includes t-shirts, polo shirts, tank tops, hoodies, caps, helmets, boots, chaps and accessories including, charm bracelets, pencil cases, mobile phone arm bands, saddle and bridle bags and plaiting aprons. Teenagers with horsey attitude can choose items including the "Too Cool For Riding School" Castro cap and it's signature tee, Get Bucked.
The giddyupgirl label is currently distributed through approx 100 stores throughout Australia and is a preffered supplier for the Horseland and Saddleworld Chains. We also have distributors in the USA, Belgium, Holland, UK and France.
The giddupgirl.com web site is a hive of activity with over 980,000 unique visitors since its launch. The feedback link runs hot with comments like:
I just can not say how much I love giddyupgirl. Once I see it I'm stuck to it I love it. IT RRRRRRRRULES LOVE GEORGIA - Sunshine Coast
I think that Giddyupgirl is the best clothes on earth. I've always wanted to have horsey type clothes. They are really comfy and great value. Horsey Rulez. Gotta Gallop Lauren - NSW North Coast
You guys have a fab range of funky clothing. they are really cool! =)=)=)=) i have a horse called phoenix and she is very cheeky! you should think about making giddyupgirl horse wear! love emma and phoenix - Melbourne
Hey pony pals luv the site & the great clothes!!!! it is really funky without being 2 girly! cant wait 2 c more of your gear! luv Claire - Location not given
I LOVE your clothing! Its so kool. You could maybe have some Giddyupgirl jodies or some trakkies for sale to. Awesome site and clothing though! I love my luckygirl hat! - Wellington NZ
Your website is great, i love your products, photos, competions, EVERYTHING! Keep on improving your site and you'll reach the top! (but your already at the top of the top for me being one of my favourite four websites) So keep on going, keep on making more products too make your site better than it already is (if you can make it any better cause it\'s practically as good as you can get!) - Rouse Hill NSW
love the sight i can were horsey clothes with out people laughfin at me because theres a saddle club symbol - WA
The site looks brilliant and I love your products! It\'s about time that someone designed cool, fun horsey gear! :) - Terrigal NSW
So, if you love horses and are proud of it, giddyupgirl is the label just for you!
May 2007
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