You bought a garment
with this label on it?

Good on you!

That means you can be sure it's a quality item made right here in Australia by someone who earned a fair wage in decent conditions

Write Mary a message

Hi Mary, I love beanies (nice ones that fit me well!) and yours is one of them. I have the blue Hiker and loving it. i'm living in Auckland and have just started wearing it on the cold mornings and evenings. Thank you. Ming

Ming

Hi Mary, I bought a twist scarf made by yourself the other day. I love it so much!! Keeps me very warm. It's nice to put a face to who made my scarf. Thank you. Xx C

Cliodhna

YOUR ITEM WAS MADE BY:

Mary

Age:

60

Experience:

cutter, topping for fully fashioned garments - operating button and button hole machines and plain machining

Why did you choose to work in fashion / textiles?

When I started 1965 (14 years old) there was lots of work and you could learn on the job

Best thing about the job?

the place LMB - the people and I enjoy my work

Favorite item of clothing?

jumpers (I've made so many)

Best designer ever:

Dangerfield and Mooks about 15 years ago

Lex

Wears: Otto & Spike made by Mary

Matched with: Earth Positive Hoodie, Japan Sun Print in blue

Wore it to: Yong Green Food

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