chapter 1

THE LONG-SPINED SEA URCHIN

Something is surfacing...

Elusive in nature and sharp with intrigue, the long-spined sea urchin is a poetic part of Australia’s native habitat. 

Painted in tones of black and white,  it's a creature that is poised and delicate.

Found along the Australian coastline and used here as a metaphor, we dive deep into Australia's fashion history - plunging for pieces as exquisite as the sea urchin, and ultimately resurfacing them. 

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JOSH GOOT S/S 2012 vest

COLLETTE DINNIGAN S/S 1999 dress

JOSH GOOT 2000’s bodysuit

VICTORIA LOFTES 90’s top

JOSH GOOT 2000’s bodysuit, ROCKETS & REPTILES 80’s belt

JOSH GOOT 2000’s bodysuit, ROCKETS & REPTILES 80’s belt, SASS & BIDE 2000’s stacking ring set

JOSH GOOT S/S 2012 vest

ROMANCE WAS BORN 2000’s dress

JAYSON BRUNSDON early 2000's dress, SASS & BIDE 2000’s stacking ring set

ZIMMERMAN S/S 2016 top

EWALDO 90’s dress, TRENT NATHAN 2006 chocker

EWALDO 90’s dress, TRENT NATHAN 2006 chocker

CARLA ZAMPATTI early 2000’s dress

AKIRA early 2000's top, MORRISSEY early 2000’s pants 

AKIRA early 2000's top, MORRISSEY early 2000’s pants 

AKIRA early 2000's top, MORRISSEY early 2000’s pants 

SASS & BIDE S/S 2005 “Most Wanted” dress, BILLION DOLLAR BABES S/S 1998 blazer

SCANLAN THEODORE late 90’s top, SASS & BIDE  2008 “Black Rats” leggings

SCANLAN THEODORE late 90’s top, SASS & BIDE  2008 “Black Rats” leggings

AKIRA early 2000's skirt, SABA 90’S belt, DOGSTAR 2000’s choker

SASS & BIDE 2005 “Electric Youth” top, SASS & BIDE 2005 “The Last Brunette” skirt

SASS & BIDE 2005 “Electric Youth” top, SASS & BIDE 2005 “The Last Brunette” skirt

COLLETTE DINNIGAN 90’s dress, LISA HO 90’s pants, SASS & BIDE Early 2000’s belt

AKIRA S/S 2005 dress