MEET THE YOUTH OF MELBOURNE: FOOD FAN AND TEXTILE DESIGNER ABBEY RICH

Name: Abbey Rich

Age: 21

Instagram: @abbey_rich
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What I do: I’m a textile designer who runs a small business, interns for Obus Clothing, studies textile design at uni and eats a lot of food. 

When I started doing it: I launched my shop 4 months ago but have been drawing and making since late high school.

On a Saturday night I’ll be …… (action) at ……….. (place) hanging with my pals, eating food or listening to live music.

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When I’m in Melbourne you’ll find me: in my studio making things or at the art gallery. 

When I’m not in Melbourne you’ll find me: in the ocean 

Song on repeat: ‘Midnight Moon’ by Oh Wonder

My wardrobe consists of: many overalls and dr martens

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In my bag you’ll find: a novel or two, a notebook, a diary ,lots of snacks and my headphones.

Beach or buildings? Beach

Books or movies? Books

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My go-to Melbourne store is: “hello heartbreak” currently online but about to open up shop in Fitzroy ! http://www.helloheartbreak.com

In 2016 I will: make a lot of things and see lots of pretty places surrounded by beautiful humans always.

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Images via Instagram 

By Caitlin Hennessy 

 

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