Fast Five ~ Ties & Whimsy

Who are you?

I’m Alisa and my repurposed fashion accessory business is called Ties&Whimsy. I am inspired by vibrant colours and beautiful textures and I love unique, quirky recreations of everyday objects. I was inspired to start my business by the craft and vintage markets I visited living in London and wanted to bring my sense of individual style back home to Brisbane.

What do you do?

I have studied a couple of different varieties of designing beginning with an undergraduate degree in Architecture after finishing high school. After taking some time out to travel I came to realise I wanted something more hands on that I could be involved in making rather than just designing. I am currently completing my Masters in Visual Arts majoring in design and running Ties&Whimsy at the same time. Designing for Ties&Whimsy I use recycled vintage ties, buttons, lace and whatever else I find to create my tie necklaces. I love designing from vintage materials as each piece is unique and gives me a chance to play with matching colours and textures and embellishments to bring out the best in each tie.

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