We grew up in Sydney, so this is the collection where we just make t-shirts about stuff we see around us. Ibis birds going through the bins at Circular Quay. Magpies running the local reign ...
We grew up in Sydney, so this is the collection where we just make t-shirts about stuff we see around us. Ibis birds going through the bins at Circular Quay. Magpies running the local reign of terror for six weeks a year. The particular energy of a Bunnings car park on a Saturday. TV shows that made sense to us and probably nobody else. Printed in our Sydney studio since 2011.
The Australiana collection sits between two poles and avoids both. On one side, the kangaroo-and-boomerang tourist souvenir shirts that no Australian has ever actually worn. On the other, the Made In China "I Love Oz" rubbish with a cartoon koala. What's in between is what we make: funny Australiana tees with actual local references, designed by people who have lived here their whole lives, printed on AS Colour blanks in Sydney. The sort of thing that gets a nod of approval from someone at a pub rather than a polite smile from someone at baggage claim.
A big chunk of the collection is native bird and animal humour, which is its own genre in Australia for good reason. The Flamin' Galah Hoodie, the Space Kookaburra Tee, the various ibis and magpie designs. Drop bears, wombats, cockatoos, goannas, everything. If an Australian animal has done something ridiculous or the country's relationship with it is funny, we've probably got a tee about it.
Also here: shirts about the specific phrases, shows and cultural moments that are ours. The Yeah Nah Tee, our Australian politics tees, references to shows you grew up on, the particular Australian version of pop culture jokes. If you have to explain the joke to a non-Australian, you'll probably find it somewhere in this collection.
Australiana is a genre of clothing and art that celebrates Australian identity through local references, native wildlife, cultural moments and distinctly Australian humour. It's broader than tourist-shop patriotism and usually made by Australians for Australians, with designs that land because the reference is genuine rather than exported. Our Australiana collection sits firmly in this space, focused on humour and wildlife rather than flags and slogans.
For custom pet portraits (including Australian pets, we've done our share of cattle dogs and cockatoos), that's the Badly Drawn Pet product line. For other custom design requests, get in touch.
Get In The Van is Claire Harrison's Healthy Harold nostalgia joke. Her Hardly Working Hoodie turns the hardware-store aesthetic into a parody. Kayla Reay's Clive The Cyclist brings a hand-drawn magpie character to the range.
Browse Australian bird designs, funny t-shirts or our full graphic tee range to explore related artwork.
Available sizes, colours and materials vary by design and garment. Use each product's selector and measurements, plus our tee fit guide or hoodie fit guide, before choosing.
The artwork comes from LKC and independent collaborators in Australia and overseas. We print to order in our Sydney studio on blank garments made overseas. Our ethics page explains sourcing and local printing. Charity donations apply as stated on the individual product.
We print to order in our Sydney studio. Allow up to seven business days before a standard printed order is dispatched, then delivery time. Australian standard delivery generally takes 2–7 business days after dispatch; express generally takes 1–3. Custom artwork takes longer. Check our current production and shipping information before ordering for a particular date.
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