5 QUICK QUESTIONS

Running Bare turns 35 this year. Tell us how it all started?

My parents Brian and Corin started the business in 1983. My father was/is a fabric expert and Mum is a fashionista from way back. Running bare injected itself into the ’80s activewear market as a fresh, fun, fashion-forward, Australian-made brand that was designed and produced for women.

Has the brand changed much in 35 years?

We remain committed to our core values and we pride ourselves on staying at the forefront of the Australian consumer’s attitude towards activewear.

Who is the Running Bare woman?

Running Bare women are fitness-focused and fashion conscious. We design for

all women – whoever you are, whatever size you are – we make sure you are fiercely fashionable, feminine and above all, functional.

What has been the one stand-out piece you have designed?

The Running Bare Black Supplex FullLength Tight. RB Supplex is our signature fabric that we still knit locally.

What’s the inspiration behind the new collection?

The RB brand turned 35 this year, I turned 40 and Mum turned 70, so we felt not only was this something to celebrate but this was in essence the core – and beauty – of the success of the RB brand.