Even if Byron Bay-founded garment slingers Afends didn’t make our favourite clothes, we’d still attend their epic parties. Fortunately for us, the company responsible for the country’s best surf-flavoured streetwear can multitask—meaning they can throw banging events while keeping us looking good at the same time. Bravo.
Friday night saw them launch a brand-new store – the first since their recently opened Coolangatta shop – and attract a strong crew of Cronulla locals and curious inner-city dwellers, with the first 50 people through the door scoring themselves a free tee. Danté Knows took over the decks, keeping speakers buzzing as we sipped on Fizz and Stone & Wood while swanning around, ogling their clothing offerings.