Designer Tara Whalley launched her eponymous brand in 2015, and since then she has been continuing her practice of “translating experience into artwork for fabric prints” as the basis of her signature fashion style.
Tara says that she is inspired by artists like Monet, Kusama and Matisse, as well as life: “I draw inspiration from my life experiences, travel and art.”
These influences can clearly be seen in the Tara Whalley collections that are reflections of her travels from Guatemala, Japan and San Francisco to Wangaratta. The collection features patchwork, creating truly one-of-a-kind garments which are made in Melbourne in a widely inclusive size range from XS to 10XLovely.
Tara Whalley garments are made in Melbourne with natural fibres, digitally printed to reduce environmental impact, utilise offcuts to minimise waste and feature hand painted artwork.
Website: www.tarawhalley.com Shop: Shop Gal, 248 Johnston Street, Fitzroy Instagram: @tarawhalley
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