Romance Was Born

Romance Was Born is a playful and quirky Australian label founded in 2005 by designers, Anna Plunkett and Luke Sales. Taking inspiration from artists, the duo often work with local artists collaboratively to create vibrant and otherworldly prints each season. Previous collaborations include working with artists including Del Kathryn Barton and Kate Rhode. The pair are also known for their ambitious and often theatrical runway shows that realise the Romance Was Born vision. Each show production becomes a dreamscape to explore vast themes of fantasy and vibrant imagery. Their latest Autumn/Winter 2012 collection is our favourite yet with its extreme colour blocking, fine tailoring, denim, plaid and heavy painterly prints including impressionistic watercolours, abstract oils, modernist graphics, patchwork, abstraction and giant owls. More info here.