Why I Still Love Markets
Tomorrow I will be I’ll be setting Macrae up at Fashion Thrift Society
As I write this, the studio floor is covered in garments, thread, tags, and boxes. There are hats waiting to be finished, shorts that need steaming, and a growing list of things I’m convinced I’ll forget to bring.
For most people, a market lasts a few hours. For small businesses, it starts days beforehand. Preparing stock, packing the car, making signs, and trying to fit an entire clothing brand into the back of my Honda.
Despite the long often sleepless days that comes with this, I have fallen in love with markets.
Macrae largely exists online. Most of the time, I’m designing, sewing, photographing, editing videos, or answering messages from behind a screen. Markets are one of the few opportunities where all of that work becomes tangible. People can see the garments in person, feel the fabrics, try pieces on, and make them their own.
This market will also be the first chance for many people to see the upcoming Polka Dot collection in person.
The collection includes five colour ways of the Polka Dot Cadet Hat, alongside the debut of the new Studio Pants - a product I have been developing for months.
If you’re planning on coming along, I’d love for you to stop by and say hello. Whether you’re looking for a new piece, curious about the collection, or just want a chat, markets remain one of my favourite ways to connect with the people who make Macrae what it is.
See you there!
Sincerely,
R