The eye-catching prints of the Lisa Blue ‘From the Dreamtime’ story are sure to capture the attention of beachgoers across the country this summer, with the swimwear featuring a special print from Aboriginal artist and close friend of designer Lisa, Bunna Lawrie. The print is the focal point for the current range which donates 25% of profits to the Australian Whale and Dolphin Conservation Society.
Lisa Blue's From The Dreamtime Orbs
Lisa was granted special permission to use Bunna Lawrie’s White Whale painting in her swimwear, signifying her unity with the Mirning (Whale) Tribe as a passionate supporter of whale and dolphin conservation within Australia. Lisa created three different prints from the Whale Dreamer painting, one in traditional Aboriginal earthy colours, another with a more colourful print with bright pinks and warm colours and a black print with striking spot pattern.
The inspiration for the collection came from an experience designer Lisa Burke had swimming with whales in Tonga. Lisa says;
“During a swim I came face-to-face with a humpback whale and her baby; the babies eyes started into my soul and in that moment I promised to do what I could to help protect the gentle giants of the sea. From the blue, my dream was born to help protect the whales and collaborating with Bunna Lawrie from the Whale Tribe has been an exciting step for Lisa Blue and eco-conscious fashion lovers.”
In a move to support the local manufacturing industry and ethical working conditions, Lisa Blue swimwear is designed and made in Australia. Inspiration for the collections are drawn from designer Lisa Burke’s own life experiences which include swimming with whales in Tonga, living in a mud hut in India and time spent in a Japanese fishing village teaching English.
Hailing from Byron Bay, the eco-coastal capital of Australia, Lisa launched her debut collection at Swim Fashion Week earlier in the year. The collection features themes connecting strongly to the environment with designer Lisa Burke continuing this into the next collection which is being finalised ahead of IMG’s Swim Fashion Week in February 2010.
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