While Australia has no single
uniform national costume clothing, an Australian national dress style, based on
specific local dress styles, has emerged in response to climate, lifestyle and
identity. This is reflected in the modern design of dress by emerging and
established designers which incorporate particular defining elements.
An Australian style can be seen
clearly in the main types of local dress: bush wear and swimwear, along with
Australian and Indigenous designs. These have been formed by a larrikin
attitude, the qualities of mateship and the dictates of an outdoors lifestyle. Dress is also
characterized by the migrant experience and the process of cultural borrowing,
which is part of the unique history of Australia.
Presenting Australian national
dress on the international stage depends upon what localized style is being
represented. It is a question of authenticity about Australian culture and
identity. There are lots of clothing
websites Australia which brings various collections of clothing
specially for clothing
online Australia.
Australian local
dress styles are different from Australia's
fashions clothing. Dress has
been influenced by the experience of living in rugged country as well as modern
leisure activities such as swimming, surfing and beach culture. This is
reflected in different fabrics, such as moleskin and drill cotton, developed
for more practical wear.
