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From boardshorts on Bondi to the shores of Sicily, Venroy finds the perfect balance between a relaxed Australian attitude and the high-fashion sensibility of Italian design in their light-hearted leisurewear pieces. In a time where the travel itch is reaching fever pitch, discover the endless escapism to be found in Venroy’s latest collection as detailed by its founder, Sean Venturi.
Neck Smoc k Dress $2
By BETHAN WARRIOR
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Hi Sean! Tell us about Venroy’s journey from boardies to now one of Australia’s most beloved resort wear labels... Venroy started as a passion project. My friend and I started designing boardshorts whilst we were studying full time and we sold our initial production run to a few friends. Word got around and people really loved what we were doing. During a holiday to the USA, it was decided that we would need a Northern Hemisphere business to sustain year-round trade, so I ended up staying on and meeting with buyers. There was a niche for an Aussie swim brand in the market, having been dominated by European labels for some time. Now, we have a full women’s and men’s ready-to-wear and accessories business as well as six stores in Australia, with Byron on the way. 22
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SEAN VENTURI
Venroy Printed Gathered Cotton Bodice $150 STYLEMAGAZINES.COM.AU
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