Brand · Australian online fashion est. 2012

Hello Molly

Fast, feminine and party-ready — a Sydney student's AU$50k bet that scaled to nine figures.

Hello Molly
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Hello Molly is an Australian women's clothing retailer founded in 2012 by Echo Liu while she was a student at the University of Sydney, on an initial investment of about AU$50,000.

Headquartered in Sydney with offices in Los Angeles and Beijing, the brand grew fast — from AU$510,100 in its first year to AU$5.3 million by 2014, and past AU$100 million in annual revenue by 2021. Known for fast, feminine fashion, it releases over 100 new styles a week, expanding from partywear into swimwear (Hello Molly Swim, 2018), occasion wear (the in-house Dear Emilia, 2017) and, in 2025, the bridal-leaning Wedding Parlour. In 2016 it launched a boho-spirited sister brand, Fortunate One.

The Hello Molly pieces worth knowing

Glossy Girl One Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow
Best-seller mesh maxi
Glossy Girl One Shoulder Mesh Maxi Dress Yellow
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$129.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress Pink
Textured occasion maxi
Bridge To Wonderland Maxi Dress Pink
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$129.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Delicate Daydream Halter Lace Maxi Dress Yellow
Lace halter maxi
Delicate Daydream Halter Lace Maxi Dress Yellow
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$129.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Redefine Style Mini Dress White
Open-back mini
Redefine Style Mini Dress White
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$99.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Musical Delight Mesh Maxi Dress Pink
Floral mesh maxi
Musical Delight Mesh Maxi Dress Pink
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$109.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Showstopper Nights Maxi Dress Lilac
Frilled open-back maxi
Showstopper Nights Maxi Dress Lilac
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$119.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Golden Moon Long Sleeve Mini Dress White
Frilled floral mini
Golden Moon Long Sleeve Mini Dress White
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$99.95 at HELLO MOLLY
Promise Please Lace Bodysuit Black
Lace bodysuit
Promise Please Lace Bodysuit Black
A current Hello Molly best-seller chosen for its visible role in the brand’s event-ready dress vocabulary.
$65.95 at HELLO MOLLY

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Hello Molly shopping FAQ

Is Hello Molly worth it?+

Hello Molly tends to be worth it specifically for occasion dressing, weddings, parties and events, which is exactly where the brand started and still focuses. It is an Australian fast-and-feminine label that releases over 100 new styles a week, so the appeal is finding a fresh, photogenic look for a one-off event. Treat it as event-driven rather than everyday-basics shopping and the value tends to land better.

Is Hello Molly good quality?+

Quality is best judged by category. Hello Molly began as a partywear brand and has since grown into occasion wear through its in-house Dear Emilia collection (launched 2017), where the construction and fabrics tend to feel more considered. Because the range is broad and fast-moving, it pays to read the specific product details before buying rather than assuming the whole catalogue is identical in feel.

How does Hello Molly compare to Princess Polly?+

Both are popular Australian online labels, but they pull in different directions: Hello Molly leans feminine, flirty and occasion-focused, while Princess Polly skews younger and more everyday-casual. If you are shopping for a wedding guest dress, a party look or an event outfit, Hello Molly is the more natural fit. For trend-led casual basics, the comparison is closer.

What is Hello Molly best known for?+

It is best known for fast, feminine partywear and occasion dressing, refreshed with over 100 new styles every week. Beyond party dresses, the brand has expanded into swimwear via Hello Molly Swim (launched 2018) and into bridal-inspired fashion, including its 2025 Wedding Parlour collection of modern bridal, bridesmaid and event looks. That breadth across the special-occasion calendar is the core of its identity.

Where is Hello Molly from and who founded it?+

Hello Molly is an Australian women's clothing retailer founded in 2012 by Echo Liu, who started it while she was a student at the University of Sydney. She was supported by a small founding team, including Ena Hadziselimovic. From an initial investment of around AU$50,000, the company grew quickly, surpassing AU$100 million in annual revenue by 2021.

Where is Hello Molly based?+

The company is headquartered in Sydney, Australia, with additional offices in Los Angeles and Beijing. That international footprint reflects how quickly it scaled from a student-founded start-up in 2012 to a brand with over AU$100 million in annual revenue by 2021.

Does Hello Molly do bridal and wedding outfits?+

Yes, and increasingly so. The brand moved into occasion wear with its Dear Emilia collection in 2017 and bridal-inspired fashion thereafter, then launched the Wedding Parlour collection in 2025 with modern bridal looks, bridesmaid dresses and event-ready styles aimed at the wedding season. It is one of the categories the label has leaned into most deliberately.

What is Hello Molly's swimwear line?+

Hello Molly launched Hello Molly Swim in 2018 as part of its expansion beyond its original partywear focus. It sits alongside the brand's occasion wear and bridal-inspired ranges as one of several categories it has grown into over the years.

What is Fortunate One and how is it related to Hello Molly?+

Fortunate One is Hello Molly's travel-inspired sister brand, launched in December 2016. It targets free-spirited, adventure-loving customers with a boho aesthetic, making it a more relaxed, wanderlust counterpart to Hello Molly's flirty occasion focus. If the main label's party-and-event styling isn't your vibe, the sister brand is worth a look.

Is Hello Molly a fast-fashion brand?+

Yes, in the sense that it is built around speed and variety: the brand is known for fast and feminine fashion and releases over 100 new styles each week to cover a wide range of looks and identities. That cadence is great for finding something current for an event, but it also means it pays to act on a style you love and to check the specifics of each piece before buying.

When is the best time to buy from Hello Molly?+

Because the brand drops over 100 new styles weekly, the practical advice is to buy a piece you love when you see it, since the fast-moving catalogue means popular event styles can rotate out. For occasion shopping, give yourself enough lead time before the event to handle fit and any exchange, rather than leaving it to the last minute.