FROM THE DESIGNER

From the Archive — Athena Magic: The Shoes, Hat...

Athena Magic was never just a dress. Mum designed it as a complete racewear ensemble, and every part of it had to belong together — right down to the shoes,...

From the Archive — Athena Magic: The Shoes, Hat...

Athena Magic was never just a dress. Mum designed it as a complete racewear ensemble, and every part of it had to belong together — right down to the shoes,...

From The Archive — Athena Magic: The Dress

From the Bateman Original Designs archive, Helen Greville shares the remarkable story behind Athena Magic, Sheila Bateman’s award-winning racewear creation. Originally inspired by Sheila’s frustration with poorly constructed men’s suits,...

From The Archive — Athena Magic: The Dress

From the Bateman Original Designs archive, Helen Greville shares the remarkable story behind Athena Magic, Sheila Bateman’s award-winning racewear creation. Originally inspired by Sheila’s frustration with poorly constructed men’s suits,...

Market Stall Yarra Glen Racecourse Market

Our First Market: Yarra Glen

Bateman Original Designs returned to the market scene at Yarra Glen Racecourse, marking a special milestone for Helen Greville as she attended her first market without her mother, Sheila, by...

Our First Market: Yarra Glen

Bateman Original Designs returned to the market scene at Yarra Glen Racecourse, marking a special milestone for Helen Greville as she attended her first market without her mother, Sheila, by...

From Gown of the Year to Bateman Original Designs

The heritage of Bateman Original Designs reaches back to Sheila Bateman’s award-winning work at the 1992 Australian Gown of the Year competition, where Andromeda and Athena Magic both achieved Runner-Up...

From Gown of the Year to Bateman Original Designs

The heritage of Bateman Original Designs reaches back to Sheila Bateman’s award-winning work at the 1992 Australian Gown of the Year competition, where Andromeda and Athena Magic both achieved Runner-Up...

Just in Case You Thought We Were All About Hats…

Just in Case You Thought We Were All About Hats…

Bateman Original Designs is about more than millinery. Helen Greville explores her collection of handmade bow ties, cravats and crossover ties, sharing how fabric, colour and texture can transform formalwear....

Just in Case You Thought We Were All About Hats…

Bateman Original Designs is about more than millinery. Helen Greville explores her collection of handmade bow ties, cravats and crossover ties, sharing how fabric, colour and texture can transform formalwear....

All Posts Knowing When to Stop

All Posts Knowing When to Stop

Knowing When It Is Finished Once I am happy with the design, the construction begins properly. Everything needs to be attached securely while still looking as though it belongs there...

All Posts Knowing When to Stop

Knowing When It Is Finished Once I am happy with the design, the construction begins properly. Everything needs to be attached securely while still looking as though it belongs there...