Page 111 - Tropic Magazine Issue 13

LIFESTYLE • FASHION
LIFESTYLE • FASHION

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Curious CREDITS
PHOTOS: Maren Katharina Photography
and open HAIR AND MAKEUP: Nálii Kreéture
MODELS: Hanna Elle and Danielle Aquilina
Style is at once both SUNGLASSES: Weye Eyewear
universal and local, as TOPS: Shirtbox
this fashion shoot by Cairns LOCATIONS: Shirtbox store, Stratford Sawmill
photographer Maren Katharina (Rankine Timber & Truss), Old Smithfield
Road Cane Fields and old second-hand shop
proves. Global trends blend seamlessly in Stratford
into local environments as Cairns
designers create fashion fit for any 1. Left: 100% organic polo by Stanley/Stella
continent. Here, Tropic celebrates Right: 100% organic cotton slim fit jersey
some local fashion brands with an t-shirt by Earth Positive
eco-conscious, unisex edge. 2. Left: Recycled cotton and polyester
According to Maren: “The twist of t-shirt by Salvage
this shoot is that both gender styles Right: 100% organic cotton hoodie by
are shot using the same two models, Stanley/Stella
to create a positive curiosity and Sunglasses by Weye Eyewear
openness in the viewer. The shoot also
reflects the notion of our community
moving towards eco-friendly choices
in light of issues affecting the Great
Barrier Reef and campaigns like the
ban on straw’s and single use plastic
bags. It also highlights the increasing
awareness of local sourcing, designing
and manufacturing of products.”
All glasses worn throughout the
shoot are custom-made designs
by local brand Weye Eyewear and
all tops featured can be purchased
directly through Cairns online retailer
Shirtbox.com.au
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