An honest comparison
Gowning Street and Churchill Gowns, side by side
A Gowning Street bachelor set is $119 delivered, we are rated 5.0 on Google, and you can pick up the phone and talk to us. Below is how the two suppliers compare on the things that matter to a graduate.
What you actually pay, delivered
Advertised prices leave out shipping. These do not. Both columns are for a bachelor gown set sent to an Australian address.
| Bachelor gown set | Gowning Street | Churchill Gowns |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor gown set (gown, hood and cap) | $105 | $109 |
| Standard shipping, Australia-wide | $14 | $16 |
| Delivered to your door | $119 | $125 |
| Delivered by express post | $124 | $129 |
Individual items
| Item | Gowning Street | Churchill Gowns |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor gown on its own | $65 | $69 |
| Hood on its own | $49 | $49 |
| Graduation cap on its own | $45 | $49 |
| Certificate frame | $49–$54 | $59–$69 |
Buying with a friend?
Two bachelor sets delivered together cost $220 from Gowning Street and $234 from Churchill Gowns. Our Save with Friends discount takes a further dollar off every gown for each gown in the order, up to $10 each, and the whole order ships for one charge.
Churchill Gowns prices taken from churchillgowns.com.au and its checkout for an Australian address in November 2026. Gowning Street prices are the prices charged at checkout today. All prices in Australian dollars and include GST.
Head to head
| What matters | Gowning Street | Churchill Gowns |
|---|---|---|
| Delivered price, bachelor set | ✓$119 including standard shipping | ✗$125 including standard shipping |
| Buying with friends | ✓Up to $10 off every gown, applied automatically at checkout | ✗No bulk discount advertised |
| Price guarantee | ✓Price Beat Guarantee: we beat a comparable price by 10% | –Price match only |
| Colour accuracy | ✓Designed to each university’s regalia specifications and updated as they change | ✗Two 2025 Trustpilot reviews report hoods in the wrong colour |
| Eco-friendly gowns | ✓Available on request | ✓Recycled-fibre blend |
| Customer rating | ✓5.0 on Google | ✗3.4 on Trustpilot Australia (20 reviews) |
| Ownership | ✓100% Australian owned and operated | –Also operates in the United Kingdom |
| Phone support | ✓1300 401 527, 9am–5pm Monday to Friday | ✗No phone number published |
| Email support | ✓We reply within 24 hours | ✗Trustpilot reviewers report unanswered emails |
| Dispatch | ✓Same-day dispatch for orders placed before 12 noon on a weekday | –Express 1–4 business days |
| After the ceremony | ✓It’s yours to keep. No return deadline, no late fees | –Hire sets must be posted back |
| Certificate frames | ✓$49–$54, in stock | ✗$59–$69 |
Setting the record straight
Churchill Gowns has published its own comparison with Gowning Street. A few of its claims about us are out of date or simply wrong, so we have put the facts beside each one.
They say
The colours used by Gowning Street can sometimes be different to the University’s official colours.
The facts
Every hood we sell is designed to the university’s published regalia specifications. We sell thousands of sets every year and update our designs whenever a university changes its rules. Churchill Gowns’ own Trustpilot page carries two 2025 reviews from customers who received hoods in the wrong colour.
They say
There don’t appear to be any bulk discount options.
The facts
Save with Friends has been on this site for years. Buy two or more gowns together and every gown is discounted by the number of gowns in the order, up to $10 each, applied automatically at checkout with one shipping charge for the whole order.
They say
Gowning Street does not have any published reviews.
The facts
Gowning Street is rated 5.0 on Google. Churchill Gowns Australia is rated 3.4 on Trustpilot from 20 reviews, 35% of them one star.
They say
Similar purchase prices.
The facts
A bachelor set delivered by standard post is $119 from us and $125 from Churchill Gowns. Every item in the set costs the same or less from Gowning Street. Our shipping prices are published up front rather than revealed at checkout.
They say
Hire is the cheaper option.
The facts
Churchill Gowns hire starts at $59 plus $16 postage, and then you post the gown back. $119 buys a Gowning Street set that is yours for every photo, ceremony and reunion.
Questions graduates ask us
Is Gowning Street cheaper than Churchill Gowns?
Yes, for a graduation gown set delivered to your door. A Gowning Street bachelor set is $105 plus $14 standard shipping, $119 in total. The same set from Churchill Gowns was $109 plus $16 shipping, $125 in total (November 2026 prices). If you ever find a comparable set cheaper, our Price Beat Guarantee beats it by 10%.
Do Gowning Street hood colours match my university’s official colours?
Yes. Each hood is made to the regalia specifications your university publishes, and we sell thousands of sets every year to graduates at more than thirty Australian universities. When a university changes its colours or style we update the design, so what you receive is what you will see on stage.
Does Gowning Street offer a bulk discount?
Yes. With Save with Friends, every gown in an order of two or more is discounted by the number of gowns in the order, up to $10 off each, and the whole order ships for one shipping charge. Two friends save $2 each, five save $5 each, ten save $10 each. The discount is applied automatically at checkout.
Can I get an eco-friendly graduation gown from Gowning Street?
Yes, eco-friendly gowns are available on request. Please contact us before you order and we will arrange one for your ceremony.
Why buy a graduation gown instead of hiring one?
Universities typically charge close to $150 to hire a set for a few hours, and hire sets from online retailers must be posted back after the ceremony. A Gowning Street set is $119 delivered and yours to keep, so you can take photos whenever you like and never queue for a return. Ready to order? find your university and choose your degree.
Ready for graduation day?
Choose your university and degree, and your set leaves our Melbourne warehouse the same day if you order before noon on a weekday.
