Following two decades lending her creative vision to some of Australia’s most loved labels, designer and creative director Amelia Mather founded Boteh—a conscious resortwear line. We chat with Amelia about her journey into launching her own brand, the advice she has for aspiring entrepreneurs and what operating a sustainable, ethical business means to her.
I first discovered Magali Pascal’s eponymous brand in 2015, on a trip to Bali. In a sea of casual swim and resort wear, Magali’s beautiful boutiques stood apart, with their minimalist aesthetic, Parisian sensibility and laid-back, island vibe. I’ve been a loyal follower and wearer ever since and I am so excited to share a bit of the French-born founder and creative director’s story—how she found her way from Paris to the heavenly beaches of Bali, how sustainability is intrinsically and purposefully woven throughout the fabric of the brand, and how living on the Island of Gods’ inspires her creatively.
Tess Robinson is the founder and creative director of Smack Bang Designs, a Sydney-based creative studio (and the phenomenally talented team behind our own brand and website). An entrepreneur since her early 20’s, Tess has grown Smack Bang Designs from when she was a 22 year old independent freelancer to where it is now, as one of Australia’s leading creative studios. Tess is also the co-founder of Urban Growers, building a greener future through edible gardens, urban farms and education, has co-authored a book, Slow Down and Grow Something, and she is a mom to a beautiful baby girl. To say we are inspired by Tess’s fearless drive, positive vibe and thoughtful approach to life and business would be an understatement. We’re so excited to share a bit of her story and hopefully inspire us all to find our “why”, take the leap of faith and enjoy the journey.
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