Limedrop
If you ever asked for a brag-worthy souvenir as a kid, only to have your dreams crushed by some play it safe relative, then chances are they brought you back a tourist tee instead. Now, it may not have cemented your status as the coolest kid in school, and you certainly couldn’t take it into show-and-tell. But by the looks of Melbourne label Limedrop, you might have been onto something. Their latest collection, Places I’ve Never Been, takes inspiration from the vintage tourist t shirts they’ve collected over the years, and the cities they aspire to visit. Slip into nomad mode wearing featherweight fabrics, and travel to faraway lands without even leaving your hood. Who knew dreaming about travel could be so fun?
Tagged: Australian fashion, Limedrop, Melbourne fashion label, Places I've Never Been, shirts, vintage
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Laura said | 5 August, 2009
Oh wow – I just found out Limedrop are taking part in a competition that could win them a store with six months free rent in Brisbane Mall! If you want to help these guys out, all you have to do is vote 5 stars for Limedrop: http://www.followthefashion.com.au/#/shopfront/limedrop/view
Such a cool idea to help get up-and-coming labels off the ground.