Australian contemporary swim and resort wear brand Bondi Born debuted their Resort 24 collection Leveque set against the spectacular harbourside ex-industrial, heritage-listed site, The Coal Loader.
The Coal Loader for Sustainability is an intricate mesh of history, culture, industry, nature and community, with a backdrop over Sydney’s iconic skyline.
Attendees included Natalie Barr, Nakkiah Lui, Francesca Hung, Samantha Harris, Kate Waterhouse, Naomi Smith, Deborah Symond O’Neil, Bernadette Fahey, Lucia Hawley, Rozalia Russian, Jessica Vander Leahy, and Harrison Kennedy.
Designed with the essence of contemporary Australian style, effortlessness, optimism and a relaxed aesthetic, the colour palette of Bondi Born's Resort 24 collection, Leveque, is inspired by the emotive North West Australian coastline, where waters of ultra blue and emerald green meet pink sands and rugged copper cliffs.
Leveque is the debut collection for Bondi Born’s new Creative Director, Natalia Grzybowski, and represents the next stage in the evolutionary growth of the contemporary Australian Swim and Resort Wear brand.
Embracing the label’s essence of pared-back elegance, contemporary clean lines, bold colour and eye-catching silhouettes, Grzybowski introduces a new dimension of luxurious softness and fluidity to this collection.
“I am excited by the opportunity to work with Dale to continue to evolve Bondi Born. I want women to associate their Bondi Born pieces with feelings of comfort and confidence and to return to them every summer for this reason,” said Grzybowski.
Embracing the label’s essence of pared-back elegance, contemporary clean lines, bold colour and eye-catching silhouettes, Grzybowski introduces a new dimension of luxurious softness and fluidity to this collection.
“I am excited by the opportunity to work with Dale to continue to evolve Bondi Born. I want women to associate their Bondi Born pieces with feelings of comfort and confidence and to return to them every summer for this reason,” Grzybowski said.
“I am thrilled that Natalia, her extraordinary talent and deep experience in luxury womenswear are now part of Bondi Born. I’m excited to share her stunning debut collection at AAFW 23. Bondi Born is about bringing joy and self-assurance to women during summer and on holidays. With its celebration of colour, luxury fabrications and elevated silhouettes, Leveque raises the bar.” said Bondi Born Founder Dale McCarthy.
Australian accessories brand State of Escape will unveil a capsule collection, part of the new Solstice range, in an exclusive collaboration with Australian luxury swim and resort wear brand Bondi Born.
State of Escape and Bondi Born showcase the same Australian way of life and influence. A strong spirit that highlights optimism and a laid-back appeal.
It was perfect timing to develop a new Collection specifically designed for our partnership with Bondi Born, “Solstice” highlights a softer and more supple approach made from bio-based material -sand recycled polyester fabrication, showcasing the beauty of living life simply.
Founded by women and wholly Australian-made, Bondi Born and State of Escape women are elevated and effortless in attitude.
“Both brands are unstructured yet purposeful. A perfect synergy,” said Co-Founder & Creative Director Brigitte MacGowan.
Bondi Born is exceptionally proud that Renya Xydis and the team from Wella Professionals will be creating the hair looks for our fourth Australian Fashion Week show together.
Renya Xydis, Wella Professionals Global Top Artist and Australia & New Zealand Ambassador, said. “I’m very excited to work with Bondi Born again this year. This time we are focusing on balancing natural hair, fluid and effortless looks through classic plaits with a twist to complement the stunning collection”.
