Tell us about Canvas
Australia and how it all began.
I
started Canvas Australia after receiving one too many pairs of skimpy pink
pyjamas! I looked around and only found designs that were either ultra girly
(think lots of pink and cartoon sheep), lacy negligee or very old fashioned. That
was when I decided to create Australian made, beautiful, comfortable and
contemporary sleepwear for women like me who appreciate good design.
Why sleepwear?
Most
designers focus on what you wear from 9-5, but what about the other hours of
your day? Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean you don’t deserve high
quality, beautiful, comfortable garments to enhance your day-to-day. Canvas
Australia was created to fulfil this need and help you look great in and out of
bed.
Where do your prints
come from?
My
mother is an artist and her knowledge and love of art was a great influence when
establishing Canvas Australia. With each collection I collaborate with a
different Australian Artist to produce fabric prints which showcase the
wonderful work being produced by contemporary artists in our country.
What can market-folk
expect to find at the April event?
Beautiful
pyjamas and loungewear! I will have two ranges at Hustle & Scout. The first
is the Harbour Collection featuring the art of local Sydney artist Jane Eagger
and incorporating Sydney Harbour inspired prints into every style in the range.
The
second limited edition Dreamer range is a collaboration with Sydney creative
Cecilia Humphrey, the founder of Ceci N’est Pas Creative - an amazing
multi-talented graphic and interior designer, photographer, illustrator and
painter. Symbolic of the nature of sleep, the designs reflect the poetic
conflict between calm and dynamic, creative flow states and are perfect for
dreaming in.
What is it about
Hustle&Scout that made you want to be a stallholder?
I
love that Hustle&Scout is a place where people can support local unique and
innovative fashion and meet others who share a similar view while enjoying a
great night out.
MY FAV THINGS
Guilty pleasure: Sunday morning sleep-ins
and breakfast in bed, because the rest of my week is so busy!
What you wanted to be
when you grew up: My mum’s family is from country Victoria and when I was little I wanted
to be a farmer so I could live close to my grandparents.
Fav fashion piece you own:
A
vintage kimono- I love the colours and the pattern, and how it makes me relax
as soon as I put it on.
Place to visit in
Canberra: The National Gallery, I can’t wait to check out the James Turrell
exhibition as he is one of my favourite artists.
Your role model/s: Miuccia Prada and Louise Bourgeois
because their creative practise is constantly evolving, innovative and unique.
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