About

From the Founder

I'm Sonya Diuko, Owner and Head Creative at Ostara. I've been working as a designer & illustrator for over 10 years, between design and illustrative based roles in Melbourne, Australia. Life is an adventure and the thing that has always guided me is my passion and love for designing prints and patterns.

The idea for Ostara was born in 2017 after plenty of lattes, daydreaming and scribbles. At the time I was seeing my now-husband, Leonard and was struggling to find something I could wear at his house while relaxing that wasn't cartoon cutesy PJ's or leggings and an old t-shirt.

I wanted to look cute without looking childish and feel sexy while still being a little modest. I soon realised there was a gap in the market: Clothing that could be stylish, sexy and functional for the at home & beyond.
I was looking for something that worked as much at home in my down time as it did to pop on a pair of jeans and wear down to the local cafe or for (another) latte.

Ostara has progressed from the initial loungewear collection, developing into a lifestyle brand offering statement, limited edition pieces across lounge, resort and (soon to be) occasion wear. 

Each collection is lovingly dreamed up and designed by me. My inspiration comes greatly from nature, water and my experiences & emotions.
From my family moving from the UK to Australia as a toddler, I always loved travel, the ocean and exploring new places (including my new second home - Nigeria). For me, fashion and wearing prints is a huge form of expression.