The Matin Girls: A Conversation
We talk to the team behind local label making waves in the Australian fashion industry
1. When Matin designers create, what is the process from inspiration to realisation?
Inspiration for Matin is shaped by numerous moments on it’s journey. Matin encompasses inspiration from all senses - sight, smell, sound, touch, taste. Elements of imagery, moving film, old songs, city streets and a sense of the elements. Matin creates an aesthetic before it creates a collection, and it’s the extension of this aesthetic that informs each piece along the way. It’s guided by daily experiences to create a wardrobe that reflects the laid-back, urban attitude at it’s core. This multiplicity of inspiration speaks to the brand’s versatility.
2. Who is the Matin girl? Do you create with a specific woman in mind?
The Matin girl has always been considered modern in spirit and rebellious at heart. She chooses her wardrobe as an expression of herself and her lifestyle. Equally at home in the city as she is by the shore, her clothing reflects a refined femininity that speaks to her knowledge of her own graceful power. There isn’t one specific girl who influences the design process, but an amalgamation of muses both past and present are reflected in the attitude at the heart of Matin.
3. In a dream world, what clothes do the Matin muses spend all their time in?
There isn’t one exact outfit that the Matin muse would live in, it’s more of a reverence for the natural texture that lies with Matin. Whether it’s a divine cotton dress, or a relaxed silk suiting, it’s all about how it makes her feel.
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