New owner continues Harvest Collective’s journey

New owner Jules Ditchfield is passionate about giving quality clothing a second life

07th Jul 2026

Over the past two years, Harvest Collective has become a much-loved part of Guyra’s main street, earning a reputation as a destination for quality pre-loved fashion, locally made gifts and homewares, all nestled alongside the welcoming atmosphere of Crop Hair Design.
Now the business has entered a new chapter, with Jules Ditchfield taking over ownership from founder Cath Mills, bringing fresh enthusiasm while remaining true to the vision that has made Harvest Collective so popular.
Cath said her focus remains on Crop Hair Design, and she is happy that Harvest will continue to grow alongside the hairdressing side of the business, with a side of coffee from Bean Travelin’.
“It means the world to know our little community hub will keep evolving, with Jules at the helm,” Cath said.
“Harvest has always been more than just a shop and I truly believe it is now in the best hands possible, and I can’t wait to watch Jules give it the love, energy and attention it deserves as she takes it to the next level.”
For Jules, the opportunity to purchase Harvest Collective came after a varied career that included more than 20 years as a teacher, before retraining and working as a nurse.
It came at a time when she found herself looking for a new challenge that combined her love of community and sustainability.
“I’d always kept an eye on op shops and pre-loved clothing, and I’d always wanted to run a space that combined that with a small-community feel,” she said.
“During a conversation while having my hair done, Cath suggested I take on the space. It hadn’t really crossed my mind until then, but I realised it was exactly what I wanted to do.”
A self-confessed advocate for the circular economy, Jules has long been passionate about giving quality clothing a second life. She believes people are becoming more conscious of overconsumption and are increasingly seeking quality over quantity.
“People are wanting something more individual, often locally made or unique,” she said.
“I have always felt that beautiful, well-made garments that simply no longer fit or suit someone’s lifestyle deserve another chance to be loved.”
Harvest Collective enables people to rehome quality garments through a consignment system. Items are accepted by appointment, with clothing displayed for a four-month sales cycle before being reduced in price during the final month.
Unsold items are then either collected by their owner or donated to a charity nominated by the consignor. The idea is to keep the stock fresh and interesting while giving people the opportunity to earn some money back from clothing they no longer wear.
Alongside pre-loved fashion, Harvest Collective showcases locally made gifts, artisan products and homewares, with Jules keen to expand the range of products created by regional artists and makers.
Since taking over the business, Jules said the response from the Guyra community had been overwhelmingly positive.
“It’s been lovely to meet so many people and hear their ideas about what they’d like Harvest Collective to become,” she said.
“I’ve really enjoyed asking people what they want this space to be and hearing their suggestions.
“I want it to continue being a welcoming place where people can browse, have a chat and support local makers.”
This weekend Harvest Collective will take part in Guyra’s Thriftmas in July promotion, with older stock offered at discounted prices and a portion of proceeds will be donated to Can Assist, continuing the business’s commitment to supporting both sustainable shopping and the local community.

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