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 bowerbird-ish 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 objets d'art that inspire us—where we create and construct and shape and play and drink tea.

Describe the Two Threads design aesthetic.

The Two Threads design aesthetic is edgy, quirky, distinctive and resists fashion trends. Most pieces feature left of center design elements, like external seams, often with raw edges and asymmetrical lines.

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 love to include a recycled element, creating new pieces of wonder from recycled garments and found objects. You name it, we'll use it.

What is it about markets that keeps you coming back for more?

We love selling at markets because there is always such a great atmosphere and it allows us to meet lots of interesting women who share our love for alternative fashion! We have made some wonderful friendships not only with customers but fellow designers. Lots of our markets are interstate so we are always meeting new people and no markets are the same, it beats going to work in the same place day in day out!

What can market-folk expect to find at the June Hustle&Scout?

We have been busy working on our new Winter threads.  Market goers can expect to find our winter tunics that can be tied, folded and layered for effect or just for fun!  Our tried and true Two Threads pants, as well as a range of our wonderful, warm, winter woolen layers.  We have also been creating some awesome one off upcycled pieces.

Tell us about your special connection to Tasmania.

We both grew up in Hobart and this is where we originally formed our friendship through mutual friends and a love of fashion… way back when! After many hairstyles and an array of crazy outfits we decided a move to Melbourne was in order. These days we both have families of our own here in Melbourne however we still have a connection with Tassie through friends and family. We can’t wait to be part of the Hustle&Scout market in our home town.

 

OUR FAVE THINGS

Country to visit:

France and Italy, we are always attracted to fantastic fashion and beautiful food!

What you wanted to be when you grew up:

A fashion designer and a hairdresser. Guess we loved a bit of glamour even when we were small.

Fashion item you own:

My Yohji black lace up shoes and my Bianca Spender black jumpsuit that I was lucky enough to find in a second hand shop. Yes you would be right in saying there is a black theme here!

Place to unwind in Hobart:

I always love to visit Mt Wellington as it has great childhood memories for me and I never get sick of that view. A trip home to Hobart isn’t the same without a visit to The State Cinema, although the chairs are much more comfortable now than when we used to go.

Your role model/s:

That’s easy our Mums!!