This year Thunderpants turns twenty and part of the festivities is an activity completely unique to Thunderpants and the Wairarapa. From the 4th until the 31st of July the public is invited to view a special historical exhibition at Backspace Gallery. As well as the opportunity to get creative with their own designs on Thunderpants.
The exhibition features Thunderpants prints and other items from the twenty years they’ve been in the business of producing undies. Thunderpants was started by Josie Bidwill and fellow design student Victoria McKenzie who were frustrated by irritating, uncomfortable undies and set about creating the ultimate undie – one that doesn’t cut into you, made from soft, incredibly comfortable cotton fabric and, most importantly, doesn’t go up your bum!
Twenty years on and the Thunderpants business has grown from just a couple of people to a company with a staff of twelve, producing a range of clothing and swimwear as well as undies. “The last twenty years has been an enormous amount of fun and we’re looking forward to the next twenty!” says Josie.
“We wanted to celebrate our birthday by doing something really fun and creative for both adults and kids, especially during the holidays,” says Josie Bidwill, Thunderpants Director. “Let’s be honest, how often do you get the chance to print your very own design onto a pair of undies? Not just any pair of undies either, our famous undies sewn right here in the Wairarapa and made from 100 percent organic cotton.” You’ll be able to ‘print your own pants’ at Backspace behind Thrive – The Home of Thunderpants in Martinborough from 11am – 3pm from Wednesday to Saturday for most of July, including both weeks of the school holidays.
For more details on ‘Print your Own Pants’ check out www.thriveclothing.co.nz and click on the Backspace Gallery link. Or Lucy: e m a i l : i n f o @ t h r i v e c l o t h i n g . c o . n z – p h o n e : 0 6 3 0 6 8 9 9 1
