As we gear up to launch our first collection for 2021, we wanted you to step behind the scenes and get to know a little bit more about the otherworldly beauty of Milani Sobey, the muse at the forefront of The Valley campaign! 

As equally beautiful on the side as she is on the out, Milani floated about on set at the most incredible rustic farmstead nestled atop of Piccadilly Hill, optimising all that we wish for The Valley to make our bazaar babes feel when you wear a piece from this dreamy collection - adventurous, eccentric, infused with life and an innate sense of confidence. It was a set day full of laughs, good vibes and boot scootin’! 

I’m a 22 year old from Sydney - I was born in the eastern suburbs and have lived around Sydney for my entire life. I have a South African and English heritage. My soul becomes alive when I am surrounded by love, the sun and music.

What star sign are you? 

I’m a Libra and I feel like that encompasses everything I try to be. I strive to be fair, compassionate and gentle. 

Talk us through your modelling journey so far...

My modelling journey began not too long ago. I have been extremely lucky to find myself represented by the most incredible agency. I have had an amazing start to my career, meeting and working with the most talented creatives! I am so lucky and can’t wait to see where this journey will take me. 

What would you say your biggest influence was growing up?

Definitely my mother! She helped me develop into the person that I am today. I take a lot of my personality traits from her. She completely shaped me into who I am and continues to influence my life everyday.  

How would you describe your personal style?

My personal style changes on the daily, but you are most likely to catch me in some baggy jeans and a pair of sneakers. Although, on the odd occasion, I will slip into my girliest dress and my white cowboy boots to mix things up. 

You just shot our campaign for our upcoming collection The Valley in Byron Bay, what was your favourite piece from the collection and why?

The Pepper Tunic in Caribbean. Wearing that outfit with my cowboy boots and a big hat, dancing around the most beautiful location was such a dream. Plus the colours were absolutely unreal.  

If you could go back to any moment in time what would your ultimate fashion era be?

The 70’s, without a doubt. I am a sucker for a flare pant and an outrageous print!

Tell us what is inspiring you right now

The resilience of the people in the world we live in. Despite the hardships that we have faced, there is so much love and light everywhere you look. It’s hard not to be inspired. 

3 hot fire questions - go!

Ultimate karaoke song? Fergalicious by Fergie.

Favourite place in the world? Home.

Favourite item of clothing or what you feel the best in? Baggy jeans.

What’s up next for you creatively? 

Only the universe knows, but I am so excited to be along for the ride. I can’t wait to see what’s next.  

You can pre order The Valley Part One on Thursday February 25 at 9AM AEST. 

Credits: 

HMU: Luciana Rose

Photography: Carlene Raschke

Location: The Range, Byron Bay.

With two young bambinos in tow, a restored (epic!) 1962 VW Kombi van, an intrinsic love for exploring and the open road ahead of them - Kirianna and her wandering family Riley, Alba and husband Lockie are living the kind of nomadic lifestyle that we daydream of! 

Passing through the sunshine state of QLD on their latest on road adventures - we chatted with New Zealand born "Gypsy Mum" about their wonderful and wild world of travelling around Australia's awe-inspiring surrounds with a young family. How becoming a mum has influenced her personal style, a little insider knowledge on the best spots to visit on Aussie soil and why having no plan at all is where the magic happens. 

Let's hit the road... 

Tell us a little bit about you and your little family - who you are and what prompted the nudge to live on road? 

I think the term “Gypsy mum” is pretty suitable! We're currently living in our restored 1962 Kombi called 'Izzie', travelling QLD with our two babes - Riley, Alba and my husband Lock. Our philosophy is to give our children an EXTRA-ordinary life. They have one childhood and we only get one opportunity to live life with them to the fullest before they grow up and leave the nest. We are true nomads, with many places that are 'home'. I'm a New Zealander, who fell in love with an Australian boy while we were skipping around the pacific in the aviation industry. We moved to Tokyo in 2013 to embark on our passion for travel and career. Riley, our son, arrived in 2016 with a wild personality that inspired us to continue travelling and show him the world, just like we had! We hit the road in 2017 clocking majority of Australia and basically extended everywhere we went! Alba shone light into our lives with sparkles and rainbows and she too loved a good adventure! When COVID hit, Lock was grounded from overseas work for at least 18 months and we've taken this opportunity to explore more of Queensland. So here we are! 

What has living on road and travelling this landscape taught you? 

When a pilot and a flight attendant fall in love it's inevitable to travel, but we wanted to do things differently. We wanted our children to learn life long skills while doing it, things like problem solving, resilience and empathy. Some of our destinations have led us into some tricky places, meeting wonderfully different folk and tested everyone's patience on those long trips. My children somehow play ball in those moments. We feel the “beaten track” often has the most unspoiled destinations and coolest people!

Kirianna wears the Palazzo pants in sunrise

Do you generally have a plan of where you’re heading next or do you like to be a little spontaneous? 

100 percent spontaneous! We know the direction and the rest is left to fate.

How has being a mama shaped your adventures? 

They have made me more adventurous. Children respond to you. Funnily they get excited about new challenges while I'm sitting back biting my nails, but their excitement pushes me to go for it. I trust the road - it always works out! 

What would you say your motherhood mantra is?

Give gratitude, love and smile. Let children be wild! 

How would you describe your personal style and has it changed since becoming a mum? 

Becoming a mama has made me far more conscious. I want my children to have the experiences and opportunities I have had in life - mother earth is tired and hurting she needs love and re-conditioning to ensure generations after us can explore and enjoy too. My style is far more feminine since babies. I love my body, and love forever pieces that compliment and are comfortable, particularly on the road! I love romantic flow, sparkles and textured numbers!

Kirianna wears the Banjo dress in pacific

 2020 has certainly been a wild ride, what’s it been like to travel around Australia during this time? 

I have mixed feelings. I am grateful to have Lachlan home, but sad his passion and the career that brought us together is unknown. I have loved seeing the amount of appreciation people now have for family, time and our backyard. We've  had the pleasure of supporting small businesses and boosting the morale of others who follow our journey inspiring people to see Australia! 

We’d love your on the ground insight! With international travel looking more like a distant dream than reality - where are your most treasured places you have discovered? 

I feel so privileged to have spent time in many, many beautiful parts of Australia - we're so spoilt here. Most recently we visited Great Keppel Island off the coast of Yeppoon (Rockhampton), the air was clear and the water was sparkly. Tasmania is good for the soul and Esperance in the west will make your heart happy! 

If you could go back to any moment in time what would your ultimate fashion era be? 

Ahhhhh hello 60’s and 20’s. Mix them up - silhouettes, sparkles and flares! 

Our Land of the Sun collection is a luminous wonderland - embodying the kind of intoxicating, bold and majestic world we want to live in! Here the sun will shine upon you with her golden embers as flowers bloom in a kaleidoscope of colours. With a collection this effervescent - it seemed only fitting that we cultivate an exclusive launch party that resembled exactly that! 

Be prepared to be whisked away into a juicy, floral oasis nestled in the rolling hills of the Northern Rivers in NSW, sipping cocktails seeped with florals and silent disco-ing until the dawn to celebrate this delicious collection of ours. 

You can shop Land of the Sun here. 

All the love and special credits to this dreamy line up who made it what it was!

Event planning and styling: Hannah Darling

Location: Warrawong Homestead

Tunes: Chingy

Memories: Kat Youngberry

Sun, sun, sun, here it comes!

We have a spring in our step as our favourite season is here. The warmth has returned, with days of endless sunshine and flowers in bloom. We styled some spring looks with our Rhapsody collection at a renovated 1960s beach house, here on the Gold Coast.

 Tayne wears the Indiana tunic in holiday

 Tayne wears the Belle dress in african sky

Tayne wears the Scarlette top and Evie skirt in ocean

 Tayne wears the Willow robe in ocean

Tayne wears the Lotus wrap dress in ruby

 Tayne wears the Magnolia jumpsuit in ruby

Muse: Tayne Skyler

Photographer: Kat youngberry

Location: Bilinga Beach Abode

Check out our Rhapsody collection now

Special thanks to ~

Event and styling: Hannah Darling

Venue: Mount Warning Tours

Dj entertainment: Chingy

Photography: Kat Youngberry