Arran Russell is a multidisciplinary creative whose work moves fluidly across art, design, branding, graphics, experiential exhibition curation, fashion, education and wellness.
He built his eye for design in Sydney, working as a designer and art director on brands including Coca-Cola, Sprite and Xbox, before relocating to London to launch his cult label Marshall Artist while running his own garment production house Unavailable, in Vietnam. Back in Australia, he co-founded Vanishing Elephant, the label that won him GQ's Designer of the Year. He has continued ever since as a consultant across design and production in apparel, with his latest label Repare Goods now making its mark in menswear that women love just as much, thanks to its considered unisex approach.
Alongside this, he creates and designs for Modern Cosmic, his own experiential brand line exploring spirituality with a nod to psychedelics. He co-produced with design and photography the best selling book High Grade Living that explores a creative life. After a sold out show of his art in 2022, he continues to take on custom works for clients around the world.
Arran is also co-founder and creative director of The Broad Place, the meditation and education school he built with his wife Jacqui Lewis. Together they have spent over a decade turning ancient wisdom into modern, accessible practice, and Folke Army, the branding and creative agency Arran also leads, has shaped identities for clients including Audi, BMW and Hendrick's Gin.
Fashion, art and The Broad Place keep Arran travelling often. But his true home is his studio in the Northern Rivers of NSW, Australia, where he and Jac live with their small pack of senior rescue dogs.
Here Are Some Clients I’ve Worked With
Fashion
- Repare Goods
- McTavish
- Marshall Artist
- Vanishing Elephant
- Deus
- Stussy
- Incu
- Peggy Concept Store
- Perfect Moment
- Weathered
- Modern Amusement
- General Pants
- Zane Robe
- Ziggy Denim
- Lee Jeans
- Hard Yakka
Wellness
- The Broad Place
- Bondi Wash
- Bare Blends
- Selph
- Ento
Beverage
- Babicka Vodka
- George IV Inn Beer
- Prodjuice
- Capi
- Franc About Wines
- IWN – Deano & Mitch
- Laurent Perier
- Katie Swift Cordials
- Hendricks Gin
- Fiji Water
- Easy Tee
- Lightening Minds Beer
- Lion
- Bedoiun Coffee
Hotels
- Atlantic – Byron Bay
- The Surfrider Malibu – USA
- Destination Outpost – Web
- The Rooms - Milton
Agencies
- The Refreshment Club
- Spin Communications
- Accenture
Design / Arts
- Tobias Partners
- Trace Architects
- The Golden Mean
- Sub Base Platypus
- Maybe At Dawn
- Paul Kelly Design
- Waiting: The Van Duran Story
- HOTA - The Exhibitionist Bar
- Palette
Food / Dining
- Pier
- The Sailors Club
- The Swimmers Club
- Messina
- Hotel Centennial
- Cho Cho San
- The Apollo
- Long Grain
- The Grounds
- Salt Meats Cheese
- Frozen Dough Co.
- Vic’s Meats
- District Brasserie
- Kenny Rens
- Kenny Raw
- Mario’s Kitchen
- Cirrus
- The Newport
- The Pass
- The London
- Burgerhead
- Miss Chu
- Pilgrim
- Regatta
- Sonoma
- Paloma
- Sunny’s Shop
- Mr Chan
- Rosemont Hall
- Ambarvale Hotel
- Bistecca
- Liquid & Larder
- Brown Paper Eats
- Milton Eggs
- Bentley Restaurant & Bar
- Monopole
- Ria Pizza
- Botanica
- Burger Hood
- The Longueville Hotel
- Franklin Wharf
- North Byron Hotel
QSR
- Bettys Burgers
- Fish & Lemonade
- Euca