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WHO IS JOE BANANAS?
Australian Owned. Australian Made. Australian Character.
We are an Australian Label specialising in classic yet distinctive fashion.
Inspired by nature, and our passion for the Australian way of life, our pieces and collections are as unique as the individuals they are created for.
Established in Sydney, 1977.
Authentically Australian
"We’re inspired by the natural beauty of Australia to create limited edition, hand crafted menswear for the absolute individualist."
Evan Sturrock - Creative Director
The Absolute Individualist
We have never been designers who followed trends or who were shackled by industry norms. We individually create pieces for the individuals who understand that whether it be a Navy Blazer or an Art Series Jacket, fashion trends come and go but style lives forever.
About our Creative Director
Hand Crafted
All of our garments are hand crafted with the skill and care that we have been known by for over 40 years by our artisans in our studios in Sydney and Singapore.
Our Handwoven Silk Textiles are woven on hand looms, in-house and reveal the hand touch at each stage of their creation.
Evan Sturrock - Creative Director
Meet Evan Sturrock, our Creative Visionary with over 25 years in the industry, who effortlessly marries his creative instincts with an authentically Australian voice.
Each creation reflects the vibrant spirit of Australia, making Joe Bananas your canvas for true Aussie individuality.
Naturally Inspired
Evan finds inspiration in the immense natural beauty of Australia and the places he has visited. He strives to reflect the quintessential Australian way of life in all that he creates.
Each of his signature textiles tells a piece of his Australian story.
The Legacy
Joe Bananas established his label over 40 years ago, and really got set off by capturing the mood of the early 80s in his edgy, eclectic range.
A qualified Geologist, Joe always visualised his beloved Australian gemstones as the textures and colours of his fabrics, and set about creating silk textiles inspired by his surroundings and geological phenomena from the Australian Black Opal to iconic landmarks such as Uluru, all of which remain as signature weaves in our collections today.
In the 1980s, Joe Bananas built a loyal following of stylish individuals but it really took flight when Sir Elton John strolled through the doors of the then flagship store in Sydney’s Queen Victoria Building and asked to have the whole store boxed up and sent home to London. Since then, Joe Bananas has attracted clients from every corner of the globe.
While Joe passed away in 2012, his legacy lives on and Joe Bananas continues to grow and evolve beyond even his wildest dreams.
It was always about passion; and for me, my passion is my clients.
- Joe Bananas