A man with curly red hair and a green patterned jacket kisses a woman with makeup, traditional costume, and styled hair. They are smiling, with the woman showing her teeth, standing beside a pink wall with a framed sign.

Maxie & Matt

This “hope punk in late-stage capitalism” concept was an ode to joy amidst the mundane. A documentary of their everyday lives: home, ageing cat, hostel business, local cafe; all juxtaposed with fabulous outfits by the iconic Rose Chong. Proof an inspired theme yields artful photos scattered with candid gems.

Two people in colorful, elaborate costumes smiling and hugging outside a building with a blue brick wall and a pink menu board.
Two people smiling and laughing, one woman with makeup and a yellow dress, one man holding yellow flowers, both dressed in colorful clothing, in a joyful pose.
Two individuals dressed in vibrant, elaborate clothing stand in front of a colorful wall covered with posters. The woman, in a peach-colored dress with a ruffled yellow shawl and a large flower brooch, has striking makeup with blue eyeshadow. The man, in a shiny patterned jacket with a yellow shirt, has curly hair and is holding his hands up near his face with eyes looking upward.

Maxie & Matt

Naarm | Melbourne VIC

FITS: Rose Chong
MAKEUP: Kryolan Melbourne
LOCATIONS: Cafe Tesorina, Northside Records, The Mansion Melbourne

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