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Meet Nat the newest addition to our THRILLS family. Nat is our web store developer, he also kills it at videography. Nat is mostly seen around the office in all black, feasting on his favorite fruit - bananas. Read more about Nat below... Q. 3 words that sum you up? Aun-ty Satan    Q. Role at Thrills? That’s classified information.    Q. Last record you played? Volume 4   Q. How would you describe your style? Black, worn, torn & probably dirty.   Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? I ate banana for the first time this year. 

Last week we got together with beauty Georgia Ansell and hung out with a ten dollar point and shoot at a deserted pool in an apartment block on the Gold Coast.Reminiscent of long Summer days jumping fences and taking advantage of vacant swimming pools our Bird of Paradise range is here to bring some unforgiving heat into your life. The pattern features across a range of items in both our Men's & Women's range and works best paired back with denim & vintage tees.  SHOP HERE  

“We packed our bags and ourselves and drove to the countryside with nothing but a guitar and the jackets on our back. We named all the trees on the way and wrote our story into the roads we traveled. With no else is in sight we could have been the last people left in the world.” Our latest editorial, ‘Only Lovers Left Alive’, by Australian based vintage hunters and curators Milly & Wolf features our favourite denim pieces, vintage inspired tees and jackets, all available online. Models: Chloe Coles & Harley WearnePhotographer: Dane SingletonStyling & Direction: Milly & Wolf Vintage   SHOP COLLECTION HERE

Q. 3 words that sum you up? My pals refer to me as a BIG HOT MESS – Ha Q. Role at THRILLS?A. Online Store ManagerQ. Last record you played?A. POST MALONE – White Iverson Q. How would you describe your style?A.  My style tends to be pretty damn random, really depends what mood you catch me in. At the moment you will find me leaning towards warm, comfy practical bits – lots of black on black.   Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? A.  I can do a kiss of death on a moto  SHOP STEVIE'S PICKS HERE 

Driving down narrow alleyways and coastal suburban streets, we found a little motel filled with pink rooms and old world nostalgia. We set our cameras to soft focus and watched the sun travel across the sky. Featuring raw, unedited pieces that offer no apologies paired with destroyed denim detailing, the latest collection is reminiscent of 90’s grunge clashing with 70’s romanticism.Heartbreak Hotel is the latest collection by Thrills and features soft blush tones, destroyed and customised denim, vintage patterns and all the romance of days gone by. SHOP HERE

Meet Mush, he’s an emotional ball of energy who prefers his clothes come from a bin. Mush is responsible for making sure all your local haunts are stocked with the latest Thrills styles! Thanks Mush, good job buddy!   Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Ball of energyQ. Role at THRILLS?A. SalesQ. Last record you played?A. Stone Roses - second coming - gets me going!! Q. How would you describe your style?A. Really fucking bad!. Na, I like anything with a “pre-loved” feel with muted colour tones,  distressing or grinding elements on denim is essential, not a big fan of the “clean look” - 90% of my wardrobe is black! Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I’m a warm & sensitive dude ;)    

Meet Mariah our Party/Shoot/Media/Marketing GuRRRL. She worships her bunny KLETU$ and is also responsible for your debilitating hangovers post THRILLS parties...  Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Six Six SixQ. Role at THRILLS?A. Party/Shoot/Media/Marketing GuRRRLQ. Last record you played?A. Pulp Fiction Soundtrack <3Q. How would you describe your style?A. If Harmony Korine mated with an anime character from Jeremy Klein's Hook Ups and Marilyn Manson was the godfather >:)I wear a lot of men's Ts + shants, 90 percent of my wardrobe has been attacked with scissors, I have too many jackets from op shops. Fitting into the men's chinos from THRILLS Winter would be sick... however - I'm currently digging the Leather Stranger Jacket + Cord Country Cap in Acid Black paired with my Disturbed Tee, vintage pins and netball skirt ;)Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I am a born again Christian & worship my bunny KLETU$ 

Our Winter 17 collection encapsulates signature Thrills design. Unreformed denim, raw & destroyed detailing, vintage inspired washes & customised embroidery - Wasted on the Youth features a nostalgic feel portrayed through bold patterns and uncompromising style, effortlessly wearable and timeless. This collection is not to be wasted on the young. SHOP WINTER 17

Bianca is our Token Queenslander & Women's Design Assistant. She loves us so much that she drives down from the GC every day to see us. Sometimes she brings her obese french bulldog puppy Captain with her. Girly & Tough - Bianca talks us through her Autumn Staff Picks & how to style them.   Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Creative/Artistic/Adventurous Q. Role at THRILLS?A. Women's Garment Tech/Design Assistant/Token QueenslanderQ. Last record you played?A. Fleetwood Mac.Q. How would you describe your style?A. My style is feminine with a dark edge - I aim to find the perfect balance between girly & tough. Whether it's through fabrics, colours or shapes it's about mixing and matching to create the perfect outfit. I am loving the Outline Logo Muscle Dress in Faded Grey - it is the ideal dress to match back with your fav accessories! The Kerchief has an amazing wash that looks like it's been revived from your favourite vintage store.Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I can't deal with melted cheese... gaggggggggggg :)

Meet Laura our Retail & Online Warehouse Manager.Black is her fav colour and she will exercise only in Doc's.A style icon and Byron Bay Lighthouse caretaker - read more about Laura's Autumn Staff Picks below... Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Stupid Arse Bitch (Can I write that?) Or - Fitness, Activewear & Lighty'sQ. Role at THRILLS?A. Retail Warehouse Manager.Q. Last record you played?A. The Murlocs.Q. How would you describe your style?A. Black on Black - Doc Martin's advocate.Especially now the weather is cooling down! I wear the Stealth Overalls in Faded Black cause they are super easy to change up & throw a lighter shade T underneath! I don't go anywhere without my fav pair of sunglasses either!Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?Two years in the bay, thats 730 days i haven't run the lighty.

Meet Jacob, our Warehouse Manager & well known Big Dumb Idiot.  Jacob likens his style to Lucille Botzcowski, a kidnapping babysitter from The Simpsons. Read more about Jacob & his Autumn Staff Picks below... Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Big Dumb IdiotQ. Role at THRILLS?A. Resident DJ - still waiting on my contract though???Q. Last record you played?A. ZZ Top - Afterburner. I traded it with a girl for a t-shirt in a very very short lived relationship.Q. How would you describe your style?I think my style is heavily influenced by the kidnapping baby sitter Lucille Botzcowski from The Simpsons. Lucille's a true icon who's story has never been heard... But her time will come.Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I can't whistle.  

We hang out with Georgia our South of Paradise store manager & self declared tomboy as she talks us through dressing for Melbourne’s unpredictable weather, trending make up tricks & vinyl to play now.Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Calm, Assertive, Creative.Q. Role at THRILLS?A. Store Manager at our South of Paradise store in Melbourne.Q. Last record you played?A. Shlohmo - Dark Red.Q. How would you describe your style?A. I am the biggest tomboy, but i really love the Rambler Dress - it's easy to layer for those colder/unpredictable Melbourne days. I wear it with a pair of sneakers and my vintage Christian Dior sunglasses.Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I have done hair and make up on a fair few THRILLS shoots.Q. Hair & Make Up trends your loving this season?A. I think in 2017 it's all about taking it back to the most important step of make up; achieving healthy, radiant, glowing skin! Paired with some lipstick on the eyelids and a glossed lip. Hair wise I've been using the Kingbrown pomade we stock at THRILLS to achieve a slicked back look for girls... Think Bella Hadid and remember basic doesn't have to be boring! SHOP GEORGIA’S PICKS

Big Pappa Zalmstra fails both attempts at being a cowboy and making half decent jokes. Nich our in house drawing guy coaches us on elegance, snobbery & keeping style beyond fashion... Q. 3 words that sum you up? A. Big Pappa Zalmstra.Q. Role at THRILLS? A. Drawing Guy.Q. Last record you played? A. Budgie - Never Turn Your Back On A Friend. I'm a sucker for epic covers with giant birds battling humans and 70s Heavy Prog.Also Creepy John Thomas - Brother Bat Bone for good early Aussie pub rock.Q. How would you describe your style? A. We must never confuse elegance with snobbery so a timeless blend of 'Gianfraco Ferre' Autumn Winter 1997-1998 collection with the wilful wonder-stuck lines of impeccably well curated Zac Miguel keep my style beyond fashion.My picks are faded black Chopped Jeans paired with the classic faded grey Canyon Shirt and a pair of Sabre Rambler frames in black. Regularly try to be a cowboy... Unsuccessfully.Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know? A. Fashun Diva, Model, Blogger, Entrepreneur, Lifestyle Environmentalist and CEO of my own business.  

THRILLS DENIM 17 Raw, Worn & Destroyed.We wear our jeans until they fall to pieces.Denim 17 features classic THRILLS denim, our jeans are unedited and tailored to feel at home on your skin.We are all about unreformed details. Vintage inspired, washed & faded colour ways, raw hems & distressed details... We design our denim to feel like you've already worn it. SHOP HERE