TWO THREADS

Tell us about Two Threads and how it all began...

No, we are not sisters. (We get asked that all the time!)

We're just a pair of bowerbirdish friends who fossick and collect — and love fashion, fabric, art and food. We enjoy upcycling our found objects into new works of wonder. And that's how it started…with a huge box of vintage buttons that we couldn't resist buying at one of our market trawls, and then had to figure out how to use.

With the success of our button jewellery we outgrew the kitchen table and felt ready for a bigger design challenge—creating distinctive, affordable, Melbourne-made clothing that women like us would enjoy wearing.

These days, when we're not on a road trip to a fabulous festival, or meeting our wonderful customers at the local markets, you'll find us happily ensconced in our semi-industrial, warehouse studio in Highett—surrounded by objects d'art that inspire us—where we create and construct and shape and play and drink tea.

Where do you draw your inspiration from?

Our seasonal collections are often inspired by the mood or texture of an unusual fabric. Japanese printed cotton, Australian jersey, denim and a variety of felted wool feature in our ranges.  We take carefully chosen cloth in unexpected directions by deconstructing, manipulating, twisting, tucking, layering, playing with shapes and contrasts, not knowing where we're going until one of us says "That's it!...Stop!!"

Most pieces feature unorthodox design details like external seams, often with raw edges and asymmetrical lines.  We also like to include recycled elements such as over-dyed lace, found objects, shirting, suiting, and men's ties.  You name it, we'll use it!

Our collections reflect a very Melbourne palette of black, grey, browns and reds with floral or textual accents. Garments can often be layered and worn in a variety of different ways, from one season to the next.

How would you describe the Two Threads aesthetic/style?

The Two Threads design aesthetic is edgy, quirky, distinctive and resists fashion trends. It is important to us that we source our supplies locally and support like minded businesses, that share our focus on sustainability in the fashion industry.

Every Two Threads garment is passionately and proudly made in Melbourne.

What can market folk expect to find at our November event?

We have been working on our New Summer range! So a beautiful summer cotton dress and new tunic. We have embraced a bit of colour this season, and some stunning floral prints. We will have our new great fitting summer pants as well as a few of our one off upcycled pieces.

What is it about Hustle & Scout that made you want to be a stall holder?

We love a new fun alternative fashion market. Hustle and Scout ticks all these boxes and more!

OUR FAV THINGS 

Guilty Pleasure: Chocolate! And more chocolate!

First song on our ultimate playlist: New Order; Bizarre Love Triangle and The Cure; Why can’t I be you.

Favorite Fashion Item: Costume National Shoes and Yohji black lace ups.

Favorite thing about Canberra: The food and The Portrait Gallery.

Favorite thing you have made: A vegie patch and our kids!