I created this page specifically to thank the following incredible humans:
My partner, Sheldon. For wholeheartedly supporting every crazy thing I do and crazy idea I have even if it scares you sometimes. For pushing me and believing I can do things despite my silly brain. For helping build this incredible website and making all my dreams for it come true no matter how annoying the requests. For helping me at almost every market despite your social shyness and having to constantly repeat your soft-spoken words. For proudly saying “nope, it’s all her” when people ask you if you made the pieces. For being the most tolerable and most tolerant person I’ve ever met. It all means the world to me.
To all the magical models featured on the site and socials – Charlie, Jonathan, Blair, Bridley, Maia, Eartha, Anissa, Darcy, Jean, Caitlin, Farrin & Sheldon. You all truly represent Virago Steel and I could not be more proud to have you on every page.
To all my regular customers from markets – words cannot express how much I love all of you! It STILL makes me so emotional when I see you wearing my stuff and adding to your collection. You are all just so damn cool, funny and lovely and I feel so lucky to have met you. A lot of you have been alongside the journey with me since my first and second market. I appreciate your support so so much.
To all my market friends… I am SO GRATEFUL to be surrounded by such talented and creative people who support each other so lovingly. You are all wonderful and magical and it has been an absolute pleasure trading together, bitching together, winning together and occasionally losing together (but having a f**king great time doing it!). Extra special thank you to Shammah – I will be forever grateful for your support, encouragement and friendship.
To my mum – Karen. For being my number one fan always and converting from a gold girlie to a silver girlie just because you loved my stuff. Additional shout out to all your friends who I have named my Rolleston Aquatic Centre fan club and are covered in Virago Steel.