Lover

DESIGNED IN AUSTRALIA by Susien Chong and Nic Briand

Lover is an Australian fashion label launched in 2001 by designers Susien Chong and Nic Briand.  The label began as a weekend stall at Bondi Markets and has since risen to prominence in Australia and internationally, developing a cult and celebrity following.

Lover's collections all draw upon various inspirations from the worlds of art, music, film and pop culture. Designer Nic Briand says each collection "has a narrative and central character". Constant influences on the duo include Jean Luc Godard, early Woody Allen films, Black Flag, Marianne Faithfull. Nic Briand's influences tend to be "heavier" such as the Wu Tang Clan, comic books and Jimi Hendrix, whereas Susien Chong's are "softer" elements such as Picnic at Hanging Rock, ballet and Roberta Flack.