Tell us a bit about your labels and how you started collaborating?
Spunky Bruiser garments are one-off unique garments
crafted from re-purposed materials. Conversational and practical clothing for
both men and women (jackets, bomber vests, trousers, waistcoats, dresses, )
using unexpected combinations of well tailored vintage and second-hand
textiles.
The Soto Smith range is made up of unisex
printed tees and bottoms in signature designs (our ever evolving drop crotch
'Jodhs' being a very popular design for many years now) and also extends to
accessories and jewellery made from re-purposed materials- the stand out being
the 'Sotoghetto' purse which are re-worked vintage mesh bags that we paint.
The Robyn Ru range is made up of children’s
garments that are practical in design, nostalgia at the heart and visually
incredibly fun. Pieces are produced using up-cycled and reclaimed vintage and
second hand materials. Textiles in the range include bright wool, flanno,
plaids and vibrant vintage florals and bold prints, all of these in unexpected
combinations in toggle coats, reversible hoody vests, waistcoats, drop crotch
jodhs and beautiful frocks of patch work and well tailored finishes all round.
The nature of my work means every piece I make is one of a kind.
Currently we
have a team of five (myself and partner, Mum and her Hubby and Kym who is
local to Mum's area and has an interior design background) and between us we
have a broad skill set that allows this culmination of eclecticism to actually
be a tangible working thing that people can admire and buy. Our backgrounds are
a mix of many years of experience in many areas. Mum started sewing in a
factory in Surry Hills in the 70's and hasn't stopped sewing since, with
everything from curtains and blinds to couture wedding dresses under her belt.
My partner Christian is a trained visual arts teaching with a masters in photo
media completed at COFA which is not surprising, as his Dad is also an artist.
The simple fact that I grew up around sewing and being exposed to the process
of designing, creating and making means that making ideas into actual things is
very natural for me. Both Christian and I have always been very much into
street/urban culture - the art and music and style associated so being a part
of it just makes sense.
What has brought you the
most joy from your creative practice?
Ultimately
the driving force behind our making is the happiness it brings our customers,
new and established regulars.
How do your labels employ
sustainable design practices?
Beyond
our materials being predominately re-claimed and vintage, our designs are
sustainable in themselves. We adopt a signature range approach and designs we
have been making for 6 or 7 years we continue to make and sell and those who
purchased them years ago continue to wear them.
What can market folk expect
to find at our spring event?
Folks
can expect bright contrasting prints focused in on our lighter spring summer
designs - collared shirts , checkerboard shorts , relaxed cotton knit tops ,
mid season styles of tapestry backed bomber vests amongst many others. We are also
featuring Itty Bitty Bruiser and Robyn Ru' which means all of the above in
'mini-me' sizes.
Meeting
us in person also means the opportunity to make custom/bespoke orders.
What was it about
Hustle&Scout that made you want to be a stallholder?
Seeing
the rapid growth of the event in such a short space of time told us it was
worth jumping on board. The overall impression is that the event has momentum
and gusto.
MY FAV THINGS.
Quote: "make
and assesment"- old Greg in the Mighty Boosh
Guilty pleasure: liking Bon Jovi
Fashion item you own: platform kinky galinki white brogues
First song on your ultimate mixtape: 'straight outta Compton' NWA
About Canberra: How everyone drives properly
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| Hustle&Scout Founder, Tegan, wearing a pair of Peter Plaid Spunky Bruiser Long Jodhs. Photo: Closet Voyage |
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