A collaboration with eclectic eco street wear brand, Dream Nation, the film projects all that is ancient whilst injecting a fierce dose of futuristic energy. Old with the new, tribal with the space-age, this celebration of the brand’s latest campaign – TRIBE – creates an electric shock to the senses with sound, colour and eye-catching effects that were created exclusively on camera and on set.

The Warsaw-based brand prides itself on creating ethically made fashion pieces from bamboo fiber and organic cotton, with this particular campaign involving the artistic talent of famous Polish artist Robert Kuta, who created prints based on Aztec and Ndebele tribal art. The geometric shapes and vivid colours that feature in the clothing, as well as the ethical mindset of the brand, are mimicked in the film seamlessly as one complete sensory experience.

The tribal aspect is explored through a futuristic lense, where a universal family has been created, one that transcends race, gender and sexual orientation (kind of like those United Colors of Bennetton ads – remember them?) dressed in fashionable garb that mirror the art of their ancient ancestors yet exudes a futuristic persona.

This new ‘tribe of the future’ show us a utopia of what is yet to come, in a world of fluid colour, sacred geometry and a new way of tribal initiation. There is love and affection shared between all genders and ethnicities present, as if to show an achieved state of universal love and enlightenment that humans in their current state have yet to reach.

We are given privy into a brave new world where there are no boundaries and love and acceptance is in abundance. People love people. What a glorious Shangri-La dream. All set in the backdrop of saturated hues, jagged lines and flashing shapes creating a kaleidoscope of what our future could be.

TRIBE is part of the VAMFF Fashion Film Series. View the Fashion Film Series:

Online at RUSSH TV

On the big screens at the Festival’s Runway Precinct at Central Pier, Docklands

Across the Val Morgan Cinema Network nationwide before selected feature films

On the big screens at Fed Square

Screened at ACMI

At Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival

At RMIT Brunswick

At Cameo Outdoor Cinema, Belgrave

At Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick

At The Memo, Healesville

At Bendigo Art Gallery

At Ballarat Mechanics Institute

At Golden Age Cinema and Bar, Sydney 

Photo Credit: Vimeo

Donned in sparkling Swarovski that complement their domestic goddess couture, sister act Ruth and May Bell use their Marilyn-esque good looks to their advantage as they plan a dinner party that will the talk of the neighbourhood.

With pin-up worthy outfits set in the backdrop of the perfectly furnished 60′s home (complete with a candy inspired colour scheme), the sisters meticulously clean and prepare for the fabulous night ahead, decorating cupcakes and blowing balloons as quickly as their manicured nails will let them. Rouged lips and winged eyeliner frequent the screen, as do the ever-famous mini crochet dress and full bodied hair, whilst the record player pulls out the tunes in the background.

How devastating it is then, when the postman brings the bad news of a invitee cancelling their attendance! Oh dear! What are the sisters to do? Soon more cancellations follow from the cutesy candy-coloured phones, and Ruth and May show clear dismay at the turn of events.

Until of course, they’re light-bulb moment occurs and they decide to have a slightly naughty party of three with the postman. Before you get all hot under the collar, don’t fret, as everything remains PG. Just a lot of merry-making and cancan dancing, the sharing of cupcakes, cheeky kisses for the postman, robot moves, and the occasional slapping of the behind. Frivolous and lighthearted in a sea of puffy dresses and knits – just fabulous darling!

Crystals and the Postman are a Girl’s Best Friend is part of the VAMFF Fashion Film Series. View the Fashion Film Series:

Online at RUSSH TV

On the big screens at the Festival’s Runway Precinct at Central Pier, Docklands

Across the Val Morgan Cinema Network nationwide before selected feature films

On the big screens at Fed Square

Screened at ACMI

At Mildura Wentworth Arts Festival

At RMIT Brunswick

At Cameo Outdoor Cinema, Belgrave

At Classic Cinemas, Elsternwick

At The Memo, Healesville

At Bendigo Art Gallery

At Ballarat Mechanics Institute

At Golden Age Cinema and Bar, Sydney

Photo credit: RMIT