From selling handmade corsets to Courtney Love in the '90s while gaining a huge following in America and then Fortitude Valley in Brisbane, the pair behind Voodoo Lulu have now opened their boutique in Bundaberg.
Luke Frusher and Christine Woods have taken their design and upholstery skillset to the region with their new store opening at 37 Woongarra Street last week and offering a range of eclectic and alternative clothing and homewares.
“We opened up the original Voodoo Lulu in Brisbane in 2005 with a focus on alternative, rockabilly, steampunk and witchy clothing as well as a range of furniture,” Christine said.
“Before that I owned a boutique called Dark Expression, which was all gothic, and before that I spent five years in New York as a designer.
“I sold handmade corsets to Courtney Love and her daughter.”
Christine said she and Luke moved to Bundaberg during Covid and realised there was an open market for alternative fashion and homewares.
“We saw a need for it as people interested in this style were only buying from online,” Christine said.
“Our store has ranges for women, men and children focusing on rockabilly, steampunk, witchy or anything a little bit different.
“There is a section of the shop full of my own brand, as I am a designer, and the rest of the clothing we get in from America and England.
“I do try and get in really good, quality brands.”
Christine said Luke focused on producing quality, up-cycled vintage furniture.
She said there had so far been a good response to the local store and both were excited to welcome new customers.
Voodoo Lulu is open from 9 am to 4 pm Tuesday to Friday and Saturday from 9 am to 2 pm at 37 Woongarra Street.
A website will be available from September.
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