Lynette moved from Melbourne to finish her last 2 years of high school in Geelong. She thought about becoming a teacher, before as she puts it, she ‘was distracted’ and studied nursing at Geelong Hospital instead.
After graduation she became friends with a nursing student, whom she later realised had been in her English class in year 12. They married and had two children. A switch from nursing to study fashion at The Gordon changed the direction of her life. Mid studies she took time out to travel with the family through Europe and Asia for a year. Clearly not disadvantaged she went on to win (The Wool Corporation’s) Young Designer Award for women’s wear in her final year.
Encouraged by her award and new passion and despite a recession, Lynette opened her own studio space in Melbourne. She spent seven years in Flinders Lane producing one-off contemporary tailored designs for private clients. At the same time she began working at Festivals (including Rock above the Falls), selling sunglasses.
In 2000 she set up a boutique in Centre Place off Flinders Lane called Fokus. For 16 years she supported local designers and sold avante guard accessories, including jewellery and specialised in eyewear. She launched her own label AGENDA in 2007 – a range of unisex leather bags (and compendiums). The designs were her own; she had them made in Williamstown and sold them in Fokus.
Around this time she purchased ‘a Funky Factory in Fitzroy’ and undertook a major renovation. By 2012, Lynette began looking around for a change.
Her son, Josh, had moved to Kennett River. Visits there revived fond memories of coming to Lorne as a teenager and falling in love with the forest meeting the sea. A sea change was back on her agenda.
This year she bought a house in Deans Marsh, initially as an investment, but which quickly became a lifestyle change. She sold her factory and moved down.
Lynette who happens to also play the flute is hoping to join the Colac band and has been seconded to sing with the local choir. She loves the arts, music and dancing.
With a special interest in things connected to the meaning of life she feels very comfortable with where she is at in her new place with her new puppy!
