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  • Coffee Chic

    Coffee Chic

    Made from hessian coffee sacks, coffee bean printed inner and various recycled materials. 27/12/2024 Read more

  • Supermarket Chic

    Supermarket Chic

    I learnt some new tricks while making this one, and had a lot of fun in the process. Reusable jute bags from Coles and Woolworths (including the handles and loops) were used for the jacket. I also repurposed 4 Coles mini shop collectables for the buttons. The inner linings/pockets are made up of different fruits/vegetables Read more

  • Animal Band hoodie

    Animal Band hoodie

    My music themed hoodie using vintage tea towels for the outer (artist unknown, although some of it looks like the work of Trevor Raynor) and music note fabric for the inner. Read more

  • Brisbane RF Fashion Show Sept 1, 2024

    Brisbane RF Fashion Show Sept 1, 2024

    Concept creator & Event director: @upmakite Photographer: @momentoroadphotography Location: @treasurybrisbane Models: @jaymelouisemodel, @miss.ava.j_exclusive, @sophiebarnes_official, @widya.sw, @jessicaknight3233, @iam.ellierose, @xenavintageofficial, @ginad_ch2, @ali.street4, @madeline_b.m_, @anastasiaob, @carol.fuaivaa Read more

  • Australian Wildflowers hoodie

    Australian Wildflowers hoodie

    I decided to use tea towels printed on the same colour of towel to make this one more uniform throughout, which blended nicely. Again using gum leaf print for the inner. Model: Madeline (@madeline_b.m_). Event: Brisbane RF Fashion Show Sept 1, 2024. Read more

  • Peaches hoodie

    Peaches hoodie

    Once again using vintage tea towels for the exterior, the theme this time being Australian tinned peaches of yesteryear, specifically Ardmona and SPC brands. This time I expanded the fur trim design by adding trim around the base, which i feel better frames the jacket. Model: Carol Fuaiva’a (@carol.fuaivaa). Event: Brisbane RF Fashion Show Sept Read more