Genevieve Milne creates funky, casual clothing and costumes inspired by retro fabrics and nostalgic styles. The designer and creator sat down with Teagan Bell to discuss her label Funky House Designs and the vision and story behind its quirky pieces. Pictures: Ben Gross

FOR Genevieve Milne, a career in fashion was always inevitable.

“Growing up, my Nanna and I were really close and she was always sewing so she taught me a lot of things like pattern making and basic sewing techniques,” she says.