Another clever initiative by the Social Outfit

A Sustainable Fashion Story about Chatcha

Chatcha is one of The Social Outfit’s talented Sewing technicians and artists. She uses fabric which she machine stitches and paints to create incredible pieces of Art.

When they saw her work, the craftmanship and meaning behind her pieces, they had to explore the opportunity to develop her artwork into a print.  The original ‘Li Phay’ artwork, which depicts a series of refugee faces, is masterfully sewn and embroidered onto a quilt. lt was developed into a digital print by Chatcha and Sonya Price-Kelly in collaboration with The Social Outfit.

The screen printed, fabric was sewn locally by their team of sewers in Marrickville, Sydney into a brand-new collection inspired by Chatcha’s unique style.

For more information visit the Social Outfit.

Unveiling of the new Perfect Match Street Artwork, Yarrin

Last Saturday, the local community gathered together to celebrate the launch of the first Perfect Match of the year at Corban & Blair. We feel privileged to have the talented artist Lucy Simpson’s artwork on our building – a beautiful piece of art for the community to enjoy.

The artwork, titled ‘Yarrin’, was designed by Lucy Simpson (@gmiyay) and painted by Meg Minkley (@adrawingaday). It incorporates local narratives of water, time, memory, and sites of convergence. The artwork draws inspiration from the story of Long Cove Creek in Gadigal, which is known today as Hawthorne Canal. It pays homage to the local ecology and our many forgotten waterways.

Through this work, Lucy has combined the lines and colors of place – both of her own Yuwaalaraay/Gamilaraay ngurrambaa (homelands) and that which flows underfoot in Gadigal. As a result, she has created a unique story that weaves its way across plains, from deep underground, around mountain ranges, through stone, and across city landscapes. This brings a message of energy, connection, and life to eyes, lives, and minds.

We would like to thank everyone involved, including @innerwestcouncil Arts Team, for implementing the Perfect Match program.

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A5 Aus Made Recycled Leather Journal, Yarrin – Lucy Simpson Collaboration

This journal was created in collaboration with Indigenous artist Lucy Simpson. The design was used for a mural outside the Corban & Blair building with the help of mural painter Meg Minkley and the Inner West Council. The YARRIN mural was commissioned through the Perfect Match program by the Inner West Council, recognizing the importance of preserving and celebrating the unique stories embedded in the city’s landscapes. It also aims to honour the many places from which these stories have originated.

This artwork incorporates local narratives of water, time, memory, and sites of convergence, and draws inspiration from the story of Long Cove Creek in Gadigal (known today as Hawthorne Canal) to pay homage to the local ecology and our many forgotten waterways. Through this work Lucy has combined the lines and colours of place – both of her own Yuwaalaraay / Gamilaraay ngurrambaa (homelands) and that which flows underfoot in Gadigal — creating a unique story that weaves its way across plains, from deep underground, around mountain ranges, through stone and across city landscapes, bringing a message of energy, connection and life to eyes, lives and minds.

The journal can be purchased through this link.

Framed
Indigenous
Art - Euraba

These framed artworks were hand-painted by First Nations artists from Euraba. Hand-painted artwork comes framed in a carbon-neutral black slim box frame with a white acid-free mat. Each artwork comes in a gift box with artists’ details.

Euraba Artists and Papermakers are a group of Northern NSW indigenous artists situated in the border town of Boggabilla specialising in handmade paper art. Working with and producing their own 100% cotton paper, they have adopted traditional European papermaking methods and made them their own with their contemporary indigenous sensibilities.

Information and story of the artist adhered to the back. 

  • Material: Hand made cotton paper, plantation grown timber, glass front, acid-free mat and metal tabs, cardboard box
  • Made in New Zealand

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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Framed
Indigenous
Artwork

These framed artworks were hand-painted by First Nations artist Thomas Avery. Hand-painted artwork comes framed in a carbon-neutral black slim box frame with a white acid-free mat.

Thomas ‘Bagaay’ Avery is a descendant of the Gamilaroi tribe in northern NSW. His personal totem is the blue tongue lizard. Thomas’s ancestors were born at Bohena Creek Aboriginal Reserve, Narrabri. Thomas is a painter, designer and filmmaker using his unique insights to communicate his culture.

Information and story of the artist adhered to the back. 

  • Material: Canvas, plantation timber, glass front, acid-free mat and metal tabs
  • Made in New Zealand

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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New Thomas Avery Range: WOOLOGANGII

Woologangii : River in Gamilaroi Country

The Woologangii River is represented with curved lines to show the flow of the river through the landscape. The circles on either side of the river symbolise different aspects of the country with varying colours.

Made in collaboration with First Nations artist Thomas Avery, the Woologangii range includes an A5 journal and a travel wallet. The A5  journal features a curved inner pocket with two slits for business cards, refillable A5 notepad, a pen loop and elastic closure. The travel wallet features multiple pockets for holding a passport, boarding pass and other cards. All products are made from recycled leather.

Thomas ‘Bagaay’ Avery is a descendant of the Gamilaroi tribe in northern NSW. His personal totem is the blue tongue lizard. Thomas’s ancestors were born at Bohena Creek Aboriginal Reserve, Narrabri. Thomas is a painter, designer and filmmaker using his unique insights to communicate his culture.

Framed Corporate Gifts

Client: Trans Tasman Business Circle

As gifts for Trans Tasman Business Circle events, Thea Weiss, the Co-Founder and Creative Director of the company, created these framed prints and we assisted in assembling them. 

Corban & Blair has been manufacturing frames for decades together with our partner manufacturer in New Zealand. All frames are handmade from plantation-grown timber. We buy carbon credits to offset emissions produced in the manufacturing of these frames and the money raised goes towards land regeneration.

  • Material: Plantation timber, glass front, acid-free mat and metal tabs, cardboard box
  • Made in New Zealand

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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Framed Prints with Gift Box

Client: University of Melbourne

These framed prints were presented in a gift box, made exclusively for the University of Melbourne. 

Corban & Blair have been manufacturing frames for decades together with our partner manufacturer in New Zealand. All frames are handmade from plantation-grown timber. We buy carbon credits to offset emissions produced in the manufacturing of these frames and the money raised goes towards land regeneration.

  • Material: Plantation timber, glass front, acid-free mat and metal tabs, cardboard box
  • Made in New Zealand

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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If you are interested in a similar product, we can provide you with a quote based on our previous projects. Please indicate the type of product, quantity, size, material, and whether or not it requires the application of a brand logo.

Corban & Blair Hunt Leather Product Launch at The Rocks

Collaborations are creatively Inspiring and Good for Business

Collaboration is the key to innovation and success in today’s competitive business landscape. When two like-minded companies come together, magic happens. It’s not just about combining resources and expertise; it’s about creating something new and exciting that resonates with customers.

Recently, Corban & Blair and Hunt Leather joined forces to hold an event at 140 George Street, the location of Hunt Leather’s new Sydney CBD store. This collaboration was born out of the challenges posed by COVID-19, as both companies saw an opportunity to create Australian-made, sustainable products using recycled leathers and offcuts.

The event was a celebration of craftsmanship, style, and the power of collaboration.

Moreover, collaborations can also be a powerful marketing tool. By partnering with another brand, companies can create buzz and generate excitement around their products or services.

The event at 140 George Street was a prime example of this. By bringing together customers, colleagues, family, and friends, Corban & Blair and Hunt Leather created a memorable experience that not only showcased their collaborative products but also generated positive word-of-mouth and media coverage.

This kind of organic marketing can be invaluable in today’s crowded marketplace.

Our latest collection includes a genuine leather envelope, a recycled leather travel wallet, and coasters which you can purchase through our online store.

Window Gallery this week: Cupco!? 

Step into the whimsical and thought-provoking world of Cupco!?

Cupco!? is the animation, illustration and doll-making brainchild of Luke Temby (from Summer Hill!!). Born on the streets of Tokyo on skateboards and mass sticker pasting, and subsequently transplanted to Sydney, Australia. Cupco!? both appreciates and satirises the ludicrous and ridiculous nature of modern society!

Cupco!? has made a name for himself over the last decade for his prolific output of multi- disciplinary pop art. He became infamous for his machine like output, blurring the lines between traditional art and mass culture items. Looking through his body of work can often seem like stepping into a bizarro version of Japanese knick knack shop Daiso. Instead of $2.80 (¥200) back scratchers and umbrellas you’ll find plush toys of suicide bombers, demon heads, hyper sexual cartoons and even sponges and rugs with Bart Simpson hand sewn into them (not to mention his prints, key chains, apparel etc).

Cupco animated cartoons have appeared on Yo Gabba Gabba, and handmade original pieces have been sold at Christie’s Pop Culture auctions in New York.
Other clients include Converse, Uniqlo, Nickelodeon and Mambo.

All artworks on display are for sale. Contact us or the artist, Luke Temby, for a pricelist and to make a purchase.

A5 AUS made Recycled Leather Journal with Indigenous Design

Client: UNSW

This A5 recycled leather journal is made from quality recycled leather. The A5 Australian made journal features an indigenous design and logo debossed at the front of the journal, a curved inner pocket with two slits for business cards, refillable A5 notepad, a pen loop and elastic closure.

The front design DUALITY is designed by Indigenous artist Lucy Simpaon. The design symbolises “the coming together of opposites… reflection, balance and interconnectedness”.

The recycled leather is made from leather offcuts from the European shoe and handbag industry. The refillable pad is made from 100% recycled paper made in Victoria.

Made in Australia

Our gallery is a curated collection of our latest one-off product designs that we have created exclusively for our corporate clients.

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