Geek-chic: Behind the nylon cult of Black Milk

By Rachel Clun
Updated November 12 2016 - 7:08pm, first published 6:27pm
Black Milk's founder and designer James Lillis wants to keep on trending. Photo: Lisa Maree Williams
Black Milk's founder and designer James Lillis wants to keep on trending. Photo: Lisa Maree Williams
Sewing staff at work at Black Milk's head office, where all the clothing is designed and made. Photo: Lisa Maree Williams
Sewing staff at work at Black Milk's head office, where all the clothing is designed and made. Photo: Lisa Maree Williams
Black Milk's Marvel collection, launched in November 2016. Photo: Copyright 2016 Marvel
Black Milk's Marvel collection, launched in November 2016. Photo: Copyright 2016 Marvel

It all started in a yellow suburban house in Brisbane with a single plastic sewing machine, a blog, and a hope that girls somewhere would like these patterned tights.

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