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Romance Was Born

Romance Was Born is much loved for their original larrikin spirit, poking a cheeky tongue at convention.

Their lavish aesthetic often includes a pastiche of craft work like applique, tie-dying or crochet, these are the fabulous hand detailed features that set their label apart from the flippant trends of the fashion madding crowd.

Luke and Anna met studying fashion at East Sydney Technical College, a few fun-filled party nights later and the creative pair became the best of friends, a dream of starting a label together was formed - and so Romance Was Born.

Fresh after graduating Anna and Luke were selected to attend The Fourth International Support Awards in Italy. On the other side of the world, they famously turned down internships with Galliano; their fashion fairytale had another date with destiny.

The lure of starting their label was too strong and although flattered, they kindly declined the offer. Returning home from their travels full of inspiration and with their suitcases full of exquisite Galliano laces and silks a parting goodwill gift (which have come in handy for detailing some of their beautiful one off creations.) The past three ranges have seen them collaborate with celebrated Australian artist Del Kathryn Barton giving Romance Was Born an exclusive treasure trove of digitally printed fabrics. Most recently their fruitful collaboration The Garden of Eden exhibited at Kaliman Gallery in Paddington. The sell out exhibition showcased Barton's brilliant new works and 12 incredible one-off Romance Was Born outfits. The gallery setting gave Romance creative license to explore their truly artisan capabilities unimpeded and the results were breathtaking. Like creative bowerbirds they assembled a fashion wonderland drawing together all that was beautiful with their stunning over-the-top embellished style. An exquisite tiered patchwork dress with pom-pom accents hints at the inspiration behind what's next.

The drama and individuality behind the effervescent design work of Romance Was Born has seen them able to attract and dress the music industry's finest show ponies. Anna and Luke approached Karen O of the Yeah Yeah Yeahs to dress her in a "one off" creation for her 2003 Australian tour. After viewing some sketches, Karen O settled on a dazzling red tulle and lace halter-top bursting Jim Henson style with oodles of googly eyes. Since that brave approach Romance Was Born have gone on to dress an impressive A-list of performers - including Cyndi Lauper, Debbie Harry (during her tour with Blondie), Lilly Allen, MIA, Aussie superstars The Veronicas (or as Luke and Anna affectionately dub them, The Ronnie's.) They were also commissioned to make costumes for the Melbourne band Architecture in Helsinki. The costumes featured in the bands film clip and had elements puppetry and glowed-in-the-dark. A stellar hit at last year's Rosemount Australian Fashion Week, Romance Was Born have always been stylist and editorial darlings but their solo RAFW parade established the designers as supremely talented mavericks of style.

Website: www.romancewasborn.com

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