Citrus Threads
Silk and cotton, from the fruit of the Riverina and made-to-order.
A collection grown from the citrus rows of the Riverina. Citrus Threads honours the growers, pickers, packers, juicers and families who carry this region’s fruit from tree to table. Each print began as real fruit, much of it gifted by local growers, sliced, inked through silk screens and photographed, then printed onto silk and cotton. The collection draws on an oral history archive recorded in sheds, lounge rooms and packing floors across the region. Threads means cloth. It also means story.
Eight families. Eight stories. The source of every garment.
The archive
Every piece in this collection began with a conversation. Eight citrus families sat down in their sheds, kitchens and packing floors to tell the story of their working lives, in their own words, on the record. Coming 26 October 7pm AEST
The Designer
Designed and directed by Nehma Vitols, Citrus Threads is Edition 02 of her cultural fashion productions, following Vintage 2025. Working from her studio in Yenda, she turns the working life of the Riverina into made-to-order garments, honouring the people behind the region’s harvests through fashion, storytelling and place.
A collaboration
with Sienna Grace
Kangaroo leather earrings made to sit with the Citrus Threads collection, from the campaign to the exhibition at Harvest HQ.
Made to Order
Each garment is made once an order is placed, allowing production to happen with intention and care. This approach supports considered use of materials, focused craftsmanship, and attention to detail at every stage. By producing garments individually, we ensure each piece is created with longevity, purpose, and respect for the making process.
Conscious Production
We’re mindful at every step, from the way we print and source materials, to the way each piece fits a range of bodies with care and respect. Our printing process uses minimal water, and our partners carefully manage ink waste to ensure nothing harmful ends up in the environment.
Repair & Life Extension
We design garments to be worn, lived in, and kept. Our circular model includes repair and alteration services to extend the life of each piece, supporting long-term ownership and reducing the need for replacement. By keeping garments in use for longer, we reduce waste while preserving the integrity and story of each design.