“You can’t wear that”, she said. “It’s a dinner with the Governor”.

He looked at her and smiled.

“I am doing this for me honey, I couldn’t give a rat’s ass if it’s not what they are expecting. I just can’t wear something that makes me look the same as them, plus, it’s a Cotton and Silk blend”. 

At the dinner, they all looked on with envy, and even though they would never understand the comfort he felt when wearing it, he did. You see, Bennelong didn’t seek others approval;, he wore the shirt, the shirt didn’t wear him. Simple as that.

Inspired by the natural surrounds and executed with vigour.