The Far Out Freestyle Fashion of Byron Bay, Australia

Playful looks abound in this beach community where the waves become a runway — hiding out as far east as you can go in Australia.

Photographs by Natalie Grono

Produced by Elizabeth Bristow

Dec. 11, 2018

Celeste Twikler, jewelry designer

Celeste TwiklerCreditNatalie Grono for The New York Times

When dressing, comfort is always my top priority. It’s got to be effortless, ready to go. I'm not into buying the newest, latest and greatest — every now and then I’ll buy a staple piece. I love my bikinis to have a bit more coverage. This one is from a local designer, Saint Helena, and I love them because they are feminine and offer that coverage. I don’t want to be coming off a wave and worrying about where my bottoms and tops are. The girls surfing here at The Pass are pretty stylish. The wave can be a bit of a runway, there are lots of girls in high cut bikinis and jewellery. I’m not into it as much but I can appreciate the beauty of it. It’s fun. There are so many female surfers here, it is a female-dominated line up now, hence why I think fashion and surfing is popular here. The waves are relaxed and mellow, everyone is happy to share. Party waves!