Now that the biggest festival of the year is over and you're nursing your head back to health while staring at your computer wondering just how your life got here... we're here to remind you of just how naughty you were at our Pre-Festival party. There was booze, there were goats and there was Amyl & The Sniffers...
Meet one of our long-standing THRILLS muses & our featured Artist Profile Anita Gische. Anita has many stories, she fleed Romania at a young age and grew up across numerous European countries before settling in her forever home of Byron Bay. A multi-talented seamstress & dressmaker - Anita's personal style perfectly reflects her lifestyle & many travels. Click to view more about Anita & her fascinating life above. SHOP ANITA'S PICKS
Our retail warehouse manager and part-time actor. You can find Stevie about town with her sidekick, Thor looking for macadamia lattes or in her studio gettin' creative. Stevie packs your orders and answers your emails and makes our warehouse run smoothly.
Meet Rory, a part of our multi-talented warehouse team, who also just happens to be in a band... @rorytwomey is a Pisces and his band's name is @dogfknfight.Press play to hear more about Rory & his life as a free spirit right here in da Bay.
To celebrate International Women's Day, we here at THRILLS wanted to shed a little light on the women who help make this brand what it is. Meet the women of THRILLS; they design the clothes you wear, organise getting them made, send out your orders, reply to your emails, make you laugh on Instagram and they posted this email... Get to know the girls behind the brand with a little staff video no one wanted to star in!
If you've ever stopped by our flagship store in our hometown of Byron Bay, you would have seen Lauren's incredible unique ceramics. We can proudly say we were one of the first stockists of Lauren's pieces and are so proud of her success and recognition as an accomplished ceramicist, supplying one-off handmade pieces to not only boutiques Australia-wide, but to top restaurants.We recently caught up with Lauren to find out all things pottery, how she stays motivated and of course, what her favourite THRILLS pieces are. Lauren's ceramics are available for purchase in our Far East store in Byron Bay and our South of Paradise store in Melbourne. SHOP LAUREN'S PICKS
We recently got together with a bunch of our favourite local Byron Bay bands and stuck 'em in the studio for some recording. Each band played an original and a Cramps cover and we collected all the songs and pressed them onto vinyl. Check out the playlist below featuring music from artists: Israeli Chicks (@hot_local_israelichicks) Mini Skirt (@miniskirt666) Flying Machine (@flyingmachineaus) Mylee and the Milkshakes (@myleegrace) Dork Skid This exclusive, never to be sold record can be yours! For your chance to win a copy of the record for yourself and a friend, simply head to our instagram @thrillsco (here!) be following us, and tag your vinyl loving mate in the comments. We'll be sending the first 25 people (+ their mate) a one of a kind musically genius record.
A couple weeks back Brook Power showed us around her hometown Pupukea on the North Shore of Oahu. We drove around spotting cool places Brook recalled from her childhood.On our way, we met animal friends along the palm tree lined fences, stopped in for a feed of shrimp at an abandoned house turned skate park and finished up across the street at an old mental asylum... Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. 99 percent angelQ. How did you get drawn into the fashion industry?A. I had to support my single mom n three younger siblings since I was 17 so I had to find a way to make a lot of cashola as a teen. I didn't really realise until later the extent of the artistic outlets in the industry.Q. What inspires you and your artwork?A. Hot babes, cool nature & crazy day dreams that I like to get lost in.Q. Last record you played?A. Ummmm lemme look, it's white fence and ty segull doin some duets lolQ. How would you describe your style?A. Sk8er boi cholita cowgirlQ. Tell us about growing up on the North Shore of Oahu?A. It was the best place to grow up back then, no yuppies, only country livin. I lived up Pupukea and I just explored in the jungle all day with my dog and picked flowers. I sold avocados from my trees on the side of the road. I had a horse out in Mokuleia and there were tons of cool abandoned houses from the 60s up in the mountains to ride to. We surfed the sandbars and dived the caves and swam in waterfalls. So damn glad I grew up before the total mind control of the internet. We were in our own magic world every day, livin in the present.Q. Ideal day at home includes?A. Baby Ozzie snuggles, coffee, living room yoga sesh to Spongebob, pet dogs, pull some weeds in the garden, collage in the studio, bake some cool choco chip cookies, n smooch my hot baby daddyQ. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I listen to pop country in my lifted Ford Bronco, not even ashamed, my little sister and I are full on trashQ. Tell us what you dig about THRILLS...A. Stuff is such good quality and good fit, that's SO rare in a youthful brand these days. Seems like you guys connect to rad folks across the whooole globe. They know whats uppppSHOP BROOK'S PICKS
We chat with Jess Kohl one of our fav London based photographers while she hung out & snapped some THRILLS on her good friend and model Sydney Lima one cold morning at her home in the city 🖤 Q. 3 words that sum you up?A. Existential angst forever. Q. Last record you played?A. Pretty Big Mouth - Count FiveQ. How would you describe your style? A. A mix of 50’s Americana, Supreme and goth memorabilia. Q. Stuff to do in London on a Sat night? A. Anything that doesn’t involve dancing - I like the hammam (Turkish baths) in Dalston.Q. Tell us something about yourself not many people know?A. I’m in the process of making a feature-length documentary about the traveler punk scene in the Philippines. Q. How did you meet Sydney? A. We have lots of mutual friends, but I think we actually met after Sydney saw my ‘Friends of the Dead’ series - she’s into cemeteries as well and wanted one of my prints. Q. What do you like the most about shooting Sydney? A. It always feels like we're creating something together. We have similar aesthetics and we get each others’ references. Q. Tell us about your place, what inspired these photos? A. I wanted to shoot a story that reflects the environment in London right now. It's freezing! I love cold colors, blues, and greens and my home is full of them. Q. What types of music do you like to play when shooting somewhere such as your own home? A. I was playing my one playlist that I just keep adding to - some of my favorites are Suicide, Lee Hazelwood, Rowland S Howard, The Gun Club, Daniel Johnston, Count Five, The Seeds, Modern Lovers. Q. Tell us what you dig about THRILLS? A. I really like the THRILLS aesthetic and feel it matches with my own - the old school biker style graphics, the use of skulls - and as an Australian brand, it appeals to me cos it makes me think of hot weather!
Riding choppers through America & Mexico is something Cohen Arthur, Ben Keevil, Kane Rafton, Yui Nakama & Tim Caraco have wanted to do for years... So recently they made it happen. Documenting their trip along the way the boys encountered a mix of rugged landscapes, LA heat waves, sketchy hotels with just as sketchy characters, In 'n Out Burgers... Not to mention a few off-camera scenarios - such as being held up at gunpoint in Mexico for a red hot minute. Which Kane describes as being a 'Not so great vibe'. Ben also happens to take a not so great tumble and fucks himself up proper en route to Hollywood. Hands down the funniest and loosest trip the boys have ever done we invite you to watch their film below...
Claudia is often seen around Byron with her hair in messy space buns, some kind of school girl gone rogue outfit and mischievous eyes that match. No question as to how she made it into our Artist Profiles - Claudia is a self-taught musician and has already started her very own girl band - The Galaxy Girls... Just another one of her creative outlets along with film and fashion. We talk art, style & inspiration below.Q. 3 words that sum you up? A. Roses are Red Q. Where are you from & how did you find yourself creating? I grew up in Sydney on the Northern Beaches. I moved to Byron when I was 19 and have found myself back here again after a stint of travels and living overseas. I guess I’ve been creating since I was a kid, I’ve just moved on from mud pies, paper mache and school talent quests and find myself doing things just as fun but a little more my age bracket. Q. What do you do as an artist? A. I love film. I’ve just wrapped up film school, so I find myself making videos wherever I can. I also write music, play bass and sing with my girls in our band, The Galaxy Girls. Q. What inspires you? A. People. I love people. The things they do; whether that be the subject or inspiration. I’m lucky enough to be surrounded with incredible people that constantly inspire me and encourage me. Q. How would you describe your style? A. My style has always pretty much been the same… I’m a 90’s baby and thats pretty relevant in the way I dress. I enjoy the fact that you can dress yourself according to your mood and wear your mood all day. Today I’m wearing yellow and am feeling particularly happy. I don't like grown up clothes, I hope I’m wearing tartan school skirts forever. Q. What do you dig about THRILLS? Thats its from Byron Bay but its in no way boho. Haha. Lots of denim. Lots of black. Im obsessed with my Thelma Rose Jeans and matching rose jacket, thank you for creating such things! Q. Passionate about? A. Too much. Need to slow down. Q. Last record you played? A. I bought Beach House ‘Thank My Lucky Stars’ from the record shop in town a couple of weeks back and I haven't put it back in its cover. But that wouldn't surprise anyone who knows me, Beach House is my go to no matter my mood. Q. Shit you like to do on a Saturday night? The sky’s the limit.
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.
Ainsley of Sticks & Stones Agency talks us over what inspires her work, fav things to do on a Saturday night + being a glamorous mess.Q. 3 words that sum you up? A. Ainsley Louise Hutchence (indescribable)Q. Where are you from & how did you find yourself creating? A. Sunshine Coast (Aus), a beautiful coastal small town vibe place North of Brisbane. Everyone knows everyone. Not much to do aside from enjoy nature & CREATE.Q. What do you do as an artist? A. Curate Sticks & Stones website, art director, photographer, stylist & whatever pays the bills when I'm poor :)Q. What inspires you? A. Nature, authentic people doing what they love, my daughter (@ulacoco), my cat.Q. How would you describe your style?A. Glamourous mess, i.e - Sequins or metallic meets shirt with stains & holes.Q. What do you dig about THRILLS?A. Comfortable & cool AF at the same time. Awesome/inspiring imagery.Q. Passionate about?A. LOVE, purpose, people, animals, nature, sexy times, Sticks & Stones.Q. Last record you played?A. Jonsi - Go.Q. Shit you like to do on a Saturday night?A. Live music, good food, good sex (in that order).