We wanted to explore a new scene, find inspiration and embrace being open to new possibilities. It’s also been a good chance to develop a better understanding of America, her people and the love of most things American.

We spend most of our time here in the US and make three trips a year to Australia for around three weeks. It’s really the best of both worlds, and necessary in balancing time with our business in Australia and also being present here in the States.

Intriguing. I love how it doesn’t give you much at first, and then as you discover things in the most random of ways, exploring reveals not only a diverse city but an interesting and romantic city. It’s a slow and rewarding relationship, and one I don’t take for granted. I love almost everything about the city.

We live in the Hollywood Hills — a general term, we know. We wanted to be based close to the 101 as we work downtown, but also have easy access to both east side and west side, as well as south and north. And, in fairness, we also loved the idea of a Hollywood address and living in the hills — the elevation is unique and beautiful.

Are we having an ‘American Lunch’ or an ‘Australian Lunch?’ My American lunch date was really asking me, water or wine?

The music scene; heading along to cheap gigs; the comedy clubs; The House of Pies silver dollar pancakes; Jon & Vinny’s; Sunset Tower Bar; K & L Wines; free pour drinks; LA Flower Market; Billings Auction house; friendly neighbors; and the upcoming summer Hollywood Bowl and Greek Theatre schedule. And hiking.

Living abroad gives you a much deeper understanding of the world — how it thinks and why things are the way they are. It makes me more open and understanding, more able to see things from the other side of the street.

Yes, yes and yes. It gives me the confidence to really excel and deliver the best collection I can. Living in LA inspires me daily, and I’m seeing an essence of California seep into my design ethos. Finding new inspiration in simple day-to-day life, the people you meet and networks you build is extraordinary.  

Vintage clothing — the fusion of street, relaxed, new age and cool. It’s a unique look that is quintessentially LA and feels very fresh to me.

I’ve been referencing vintage clothing, which I haven’t looked at as much in the past. There are loads of great markets like Rose Bowl and Long Beach, places along Virgil, street looks around Echo Park, Frogtown, Atwater Village, DTLA. A Current Affair, which is brilliant.

Be prepared to wait; there are a lot of lines to be in. Try different places; LA offers almost any lifestyle and there is a lot more than Venice Beach and West Hollywood. 

We are focusing on creating all of our content in the USA, selling our line here and continuing to base our creative studio here.

Funnily enough, we have only been to the beach twice in 18 months! It took us an hour-and-a-half to get there. Living in Bondi for so many years prior to our move, we are finding other parts of LA more interesting. That said, it’s nice to know it’s there.

The bar at Yamashiro during the summer months has a spectacular view. I also love the Magic Castle, the private club for magicians. You have to know one to get in.

Union on La Brea, and RTH on La Cienega

@takesunset or @overheardla 

Mulholland Drive, all the way from the freeway to Coldwater Canyon.

Coffee. I get my fix at Paramount Coffee Project. And, the Australian sense of humour, which (Australian artist) Polly Borland delivers; hearing the accent everywhere is also quite nice.

Diverse.