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| Sydney
based artist Lang Leav uses pastels and pixels to weave the enchanting
world of Akina. After leaving art college, Leav worked as a freelancer
for various creative agencies fulfilling roles in textiles, illustration,
packaging and product design. Akina is her creative playground, combining
her love of art, fashion and storytelling. |
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| Having
honed his aesthetic through previous incarnations as a fine artist and costume
designer, Alexi Freeman’s ready-to-wear label is an elegant take on
sportswear, with signature detailing such as intricate panel work, hand
cast zipper tags and hand printed textiles. Focusing on exquisite workmanship,
fine fabrics and a bold directional aesthetic. www.alexifreeman.com |
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| BESERK
CLOTHING - Born from the love of all things dark, Beserk Clothing is a
cute + dark + evil label created in Brisbane by designer Fleur. Inspired
& Fed by a love of Medical Fetish, Skulls, Hearts, Horror & Nightmares
in the signature red/black/white colours. Simple & wicked designs
that make you wish you were eating cotton candy while indulging in evil
deeds.
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| Bethany
Joy is a celebration of beauty, artistic vision, luxury and femininity -
fashion evocative of nostalgic glamour yet continually fresh. Mixing graphic
shapes with beautiful silks and laces to create the luxurious high-end evening
and cocktailwear women crave. All Bethany Joy designs are crafted in Australia
to the highest quality. www.bethanyjoy.com.au |
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| Bree Kiddey
is the imaginative young designer behind the Bim Kenesis label, which is
attracting interest for its quirky but highly wearable collections. The
bold mix of fabrics and eccentric styles are inspired by the former Curtin
Fashion and Textile graduates love of music, movies and art. Bim Kenesis
promises an inventive take on feminine charm and an unmistakeably cool aesthetic. www.bimkenesis.com.au |
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| Along
side her work on a range of prestigious graphic and web design projects,
Caryn was a founding member of the Australian INfront online design collective.
She eventually tired of madcap inner city Sydney and returned to the serenity
of her home town Byron Bay. There, Gillespie revived her longstanding
interest in fashion and transfered her graphic talent to clothing. |
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| Boutique
label, Chip Chop!, is a small label with big dreams. It’s the brain-child
of Australian designer, Hannah Chipkin, and reflects her colourful perspective
on all things big and small. Chip Chop! began with a limited edition of
Scrabble tile charm necklaces, and soon grew into a line of fun and stylish
oversize Canvas Totes, Denim Totes and Tees - all the time keeping its
signature quirks. |
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| Cubapink,
Australia’s new swimwear accessory label have designed simple wrap
skirts to compliment this seasons swimsuits and bikini’s. Our boardskirts
are made from boardshort material, so they combine practicality with feminine
style and flair. Stylish and sophisticated they will take you elegantly
and effortlessly from beach to bar, café and beyond. The beach is
waiting …….. www.cubapink.com |
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| Cumbungi
Clothing are limited edition contemporary and unique illustrations, hand
printed on T-shirts, hoodies and long sleeve tops for women, men and kids.
Inspired by various animals that inhabit Australia’s land, water and
sky. www.cumbungi.com.au |
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| edwina
produces contemporary hand and machine knit garments and accessories in
her Melbourne studio. Her women’s label edwina bolger highlights
the fabulous qualities and texture of 100% pure wool and luxurious wool
blend yarns. LOOPE is edwina’s knit range for babies and toddlers.
Classic designs with a fresh and fun twist, including hand and machine
knit toys, garments and accessories.
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| New...
emshop started as a retaliation to the poor quality, mass-produced crap
t-shirts out there. emshop: limited, hand-made, sweatshop-free clothing
for individuals. emshop pushes back on the big brand duplicates with bold
colours, bold statements, bold art. Beaching it or clubbing it, pastels
or fluoro - emshop's got you covered. One helluva formula and, according
to their customers, this is what Australia's been waiting for. Clothe
yourself in emshop to stand out from the crowd or be a part of it
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| "For
Ties That Bind was created by up-and-coming Sydney designer, Zina Zhang.
Her label features a collection of fashion forward pieces that are not
only bold but unique in its design. From feminine frocks to delectable
cocktail numbers, it doesn't take you long to realise that fashion is
a tie that binds all of us." |
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| So you’ve
spruced up for a night on the town, only to find half the population wearing
the same t-shirt as you?! We have the answer! The newly founded Funkdup
is fresh outta Sydney and exudes style and individuality. Tees and
tanks for guys and girls. 100% quality cotton designed right here
in Australia. So if you don’t want to be another sheep, head
for
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| Vintage
and recycled materials, classic postcards and nifty stitching are distinctive elements
of the Gaye Abandon range of wallets, purses and clothing, made by
Gaye Naismith in Melbourne's inner west. The Body Parts range of snug, one-off
winter accessories, made from recycled, felted jumpers, and featuring the
original Tubeway Armies arm warmers, is a colloboration between Gaye
Abandon and Textile Allsorts. www.gayeabandon.com |
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Melbourne
label Hamb features drawings by artist Simon Obarzanek, inspired by his
childhood companion, a sausage dog named Snippy. The Hamb range includes
tees, windcheaters, wool jumpers, longsleeve tops, skirts, knitted beanies,
bags and little t-shirts for kiddies. Available at selected retailers
throughout Australia and online. |
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| HIGH TEA
WITH MRS WOO is a womenswear label by three Chinese-Australian sisters based
in Newcastle NSW. The sisters’ design style blends Western influences
with Eastern charm to create an unusual and striking flavour. They love
to bake a good story and throw together unexpected ingredients in their
work. www.highteawithmrswoo.com.au |
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| IMOK,
pronounced "I" "Mock" and coming from the sentiment
I'm ok is run by us, Sandra Mason and Jen Roberts. The label is a platform
which allows us to do what we love - to create and inspire others to do
so. We produce limited edition super soft vintage feel tops and tees for
guys and gals as well as accessories, illustrations, digital prints and
one off pieces of art.
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| Jessie
Tucker designs lingerie that looks super cute and feels super comfy. The
fabrics are all her own designs, and the illustrations tell the story
of a Wholesome Vamp’s adventures. Her t-shirts continue the story,
as letters sent home from exotic locations. They feature limited edition
screen prints and come packaged in the kind of envelope that puts the
excitement back into checking the mailbox! |
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| Les Corbeaux
focus is on simple, classic silhouettes made from quality fabrics such as
light-weight silk, wool crepe and wool/cashmere. I design for people who
want to look classic with a contemporary twist and understated in an eye
catching way. www.lescorbeaux.com.au |
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| Lethal
Clothing is an independent clothing label specialising in slim fit designer
t-shirts. We operating in Perth, Western Australia and take pride
in our design, service and producing a quality product. T-shirts are not
just another piece of clothing - they represent your style, attitude and
most importantly - your individuality.
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| The Meet
Tyrone designer Bill Chen, began work as a 3D animator, designer and
storyboard artist and art director. His work in this creative field
naturally lends its ingenious style to fashion. Using graphic illustrations,
Bill creates a range of T-shirts and Hoodies for guys and girls. The theme
of the first Winter collection was taken from a day in the sun at a music
festival. www.meettyrone.com |
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| Constantly
evolving, this one women label was spectacularly launched in 2005
at the Mercedes Benz Start Up parade, Melbourne. Receiving 'designer of
the year 2005' for Federation square, Miss Lynd»l Yeo's signature
style grows more dramatic and slick with every new collection. This is your invitation to be swept up in the whirlwind of splendour & spice!! www.misslyndelyeo.com |
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| All
garments in the M.C. love range are printed and/or painted by hand in
limited numbers. M.C. has no interest in the mass production and exploitation
of design and art. The artists who create Mixing Cultures garments do
so because they love to create. These garments should be worn with the
same love that created them. For love not money. |
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| Beep,
beep, BEEP, [hit snooze] Beep, BEEP, SHIT! Yep, you're late again, and
you don't even have time to decide which pair of underwear is cleanest,
let alone what you actually want to wear. MondaytoFriday tees are the
answer to what to throw on in the morning. Get yourself a set, lay back
and hit your snooze button. Twice. |
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| New...
Using recycled vintage fabrics and sourcing organic materials, Mother Maria
is a clothing label practicing ethics while producing style, in a new
era of an environmentally conscious generation. www.mothermaria.com.au |
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| Once
upon a time, a pair of starry-eyed graphic designers dreampt of launching their
own design label. They got to work with drawings and paints, patterns
and fabrics, until at last, their ideas transformed into Non-Fiction.
Their creations include screenprinted women’s t-shirts in a variety
of fitted styles, limited edition art screenprints, and gift cards. All
are Australian-made and sweatshop-free! |
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| New...
2 stupid people designing simple clothes for not so stupid human beings,
nobody likes okay
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| The name
PAPERSHAKER is based on the slang term used for cheerleaders
or‘pom-pom’ girls in the 50s. Designer, Zaheda G. Wadan, believes
this sums up her range of silk and cotton dresses - confident and sexy.
Incorporating Zaheda's Afghan heritage into the designs, the label becomes
a nexus between the two worlds of Afghan culture and 1950's vintage fashion.
www.papershaker.com.au |
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| Scoops
Design is designed by Sophie Cooper who is a graphic designer and art director.
She started making T-Shirts and brooches for her friends as presents and
as a way of relaxing from a stressful job. All of Scoops Design t shirts
are hand made and one-off and the brooches and earrings are limited edition,
based on characters she has drawn and developed since early childhood. www.scoopsdesign.com.au |
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| Cyd
the Kid is still a 5 yr old at heart. A 5 yr old that dreams of fairytale
lands where imaginative girls like her can wander freely about, discovering
stuffshe loves and using it as inspiration for her women’s wear
label Scorned by their Mother. Focusing on quirky details, its got everything
from printed tee’s to pretty dresses and cool knitwear pieces. |
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| With classic
cuts, the softest cotton blends and colours that won't go out of style,
our tops and dresses are perfect for dressing up or getting down. Inspired
by music, art, trashy mags and good TV, the emphasis is on bold and quirky
prints that look light-hearted, but have menacing undertones. www.secretsquirrelclothing.com.au |
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| Surface
Art creates original fabrics and products, designed and hand printed in
Australia. Our designs are the perfect complement to contemporary living.
Our influences range from Japanese art, fifties design and nature. Enhance
your living, your dining or your wardrobe with surface art. |
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| Humour,
Art or Politicks? – T-shirts that are a little bit different. |
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| Teesub
is an exclusive on-line t-shirt subscription service! Every 6 weeks we
will be designing and releasing, 1 new limited edition t-shirt that will
only be available to subscribers of the online only service. Just like
a magazine subscription, but for t-shirts! |
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Thea
& Sami is a Brisbane-based studio which specialises in original hand-printed
fashions and homewares which reflect the QLD lifestyle. Thea Samios
the designer, also shares her passion for everything vintage by creating
a line of one-of-a-kind garments from rescued treasures. Everything
is proudly made in Brisbane, Australia. |
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| WildGarden,
a unique range of fashion garments and accessories created by Australian
designers and sisters Jessica and Nancy Lim. The stylish range includes
tshirt apparel and accessories for women, men and children featuring limited
edition designs which are carefully screen-printed onto quality fabrics,
offering the look and feel of a handmade product. Our graphics are modern,
simple and chic. www.wildgardendesign.com |
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Gum
on your favourite sneakers. Pavement. Undistinguished gentlemen.
We dont need a comb. Fast living. Young Lovers Never Die! |
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