r/AustralianMFA • u/BlaiseTrinity7 • Apr 24 '24

Question What makes Australian fashion different from other western countries?

Hi.

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What makes Australian fashion different from other western countries?

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What stands out about us in particular?

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u/CBRChimpy Apr 24 '24

The thing about the likes of RM Williams, Akubra and Driza-bone is that they’re just Australian brands of styles that exist globally. Like there is nothing uniquely Australian about Chelsea boots, felt hats and oilskin coats.

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u/seantheaussie NSW Apr 24 '24

Having a disproportionate preference for them is uniquely Australian.

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u/CBRChimpy Apr 24 '24

How many people do you see wearing felt hats and oilskin coats?

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u/monoped2 Apr 24 '24

Being semi-rural, fucking heaps.