HIGH HEEL JUNGLE BY KATHRYN EISMAN ANNOUNCES MYER PARTNERSHIP FOLLOWING BREAKOUT AUSTRALIAN FASHION WEEK AND GLOBAL SUCCESS
Fresh off a standout Australian Fashion Week 2026 and accelerating international momentum, High Heel Jungle by Kathryn Eisman officially launched into Myer this week in a brand-defining national retail partnership marking a growing chapter for the globally recognised Australian accessories brand.
Founded by former E! News Head of Fashion & Lifestyle and two-time Emmy-nominated journalist Kathryn Eisman, High Heel Jungle has rapidly emerged as one of the fashion industry’s most exciting independent accessories brands, redefining the hosiery category for a new generation of fashion consumers.
From award-winning Pilates grip socks to statement tights, embellished hosiery, elevated everyday socks, opera-length leather gloves and fashion-driven apparel, High Heel Jungle has built a devoted international following by transforming traditionally overlooked accessories into defining style pieces.
At the core of the brand is a simple but powerful philosophy: everyday dressing should feel extraordinary.
“From Pilates socks to work tights to black-tie leather gloves, High Heel Jungle was created around the idea that everyday moments are still worthy of style, confidence and self-expression,” says Founder/Creative Director Kathryn Eisman. “We wanted to elevate categories that had historically been treated as practical afterthoughts and instead turn them into pieces that genuinely transform how women look and feel.”
The Myer partnership arrives at a pivotal cultural moment for the brand following an extraordinary 12 months of international growth, celebrity visibility and fashion industry momentum.
High Heel Jungle has rapidly become the go-to hosiery and accessories label for global stylists, editors and fashion talent, with pieces worn by Lady Gaga, Doechii, Hailey Bieber, Kendall Jenner, Rita Ora, Sabrina Carpenter, Doja Cat, Charli XCX, Elle Fanning, Meghan Trainor and Maddie Ziegler among others.
The brand has also featured prominently within major global entertainment and fashion moments including the highly anticipated “Runway” release tied to Devil Wears Prada 2 featuring Lady Gaga and Doechii, Doja Cat’s world tour, Meghan Trainor’s latest music video, major Vogue editorial placements and high-profile celebrity styling moments internationally.
Following strong international traction across department stores, fashion platforms and celebrity styling circles globally, the Myer launch marks the brand’s first major national department store partnership in Australia and a significant homecoming moment for Eisman, whose very first job as a teenager was working at Myer.
“Honestly, it feels surreal,”says Eisman. “My first ever job at 14 was at Myer over the summer holidays, so to now return with my own brand after building much of the business internationally feels incredibly emotional and deeply full circle.”
The announcement follows a breakout Australian Fashion Week for High Heel Jungle, where the brand was strategically placed across some of the week’s most talked-about moments.
Most notably, High Heel Jungle featured within the iconic Carla Zampatti runway presentation styled by Emma Kalfus and Karla Clarke set against the dramatic Sydney Opera House backdrop, with the brand’s opera-length leather gloves helping punctuate one of the defining shows of the week.
The brand also featured within The Frontier at Sydney Theatre Company, aligning High Heel Jungle simultaneously with both established Australian fashion legacy and the next generation of emerging design talent.
Earlier this year, the label also built strong local visibility through Melbourne Fashion Festival, further cementing its growing presence within the Australian fashion landscape.
Industry-wide, High Heel Jungle has become recognised for helping reposition hosiery and accessories as central fashion statements rather than secondary styling pieces, with the brand’s editorial approach resonating strongly with fashion consumers seeking individuality, personality and elevated everyday dressing.
Kathryn Eisman, Founder/Creative Director, High Heel Jungle says: “High Heel Jungle has always been about challenging the idea that accessories sit quietly in the background. Hosiery can completely change the mood of a ‘look'. Socks can become a focal point. Gloves can transform how a woman carries herself. These pieces have emotional power.“We’ve built incredible momentum internationally, but there is something especially meaningful about seeing the brand embraced at home during such a strong time for Australian fashion. To partner with Myer at this stage of our growth is hugely significant. Myer has supported generations of Australian designers and brands, and to now see High Heel Jungle positioned within that legacy is an incredibly proud moment for our entire team.”
