The Funkis story began at Bondi Beach in 1996. That first store showcased labels imported from Sweden and today Funkis continues to celebrate the Swedish aesthetic through their own label, designed in Australia. The Scandinavian influence on clothes and clogs is apparent in their functional simplicity and timeless ...
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Lane Palmer Green
Monday, September 20th, 2010Lane Palmer Green is the creation of mother and daughter duo Lane and Adele Palmer. From the outset, the label was conceived with an awareness of the environment. Design, materials and manufacturing are selected for minimal impact—hand made dresses and kaftans are hand-dyed using natural bark, leaves and ...
Karla Spetic
Friday, June 4th, 2010Stunning colour and print represent the merging of disparate cultures in Karla Spetic's designs. The Croation-born designer marries the vulnerability of the indigenous people with her own experience as an immigrant to create a range of rich colour and fragile detail. Masculine silhouettes are softened by fluid drape ...
Song For The Mute
Wednesday, June 2nd, 2010Bringing a fresh eye to men's fashion, Song For The Mute have made a big impact in just a few seasons. A creative collaboration between French-born, Italian-trained designer Lyna Ty and graphic artist Melvin Tanaya, the label tackles "the directional struggle encountered by the contemporary male". The designers ...

