'Zebra Waratah' outfit by Linda Jackson, 1986-1987

For Bush Couture, tunic dress and kimono coat, handprinted cotton with paper stencils, Sydney; handpainted Chinese straw hat; Sturt's Desert Pea silk satin scarf, Oroton collection, 1990

Lent by Linda Jackson

While the Australian landscape and its unique flora remains a central source of inspiration for Jackson, interwoven throughout her designs are diverse influences. These range from the rich textile and dress traditions of Africa, China and Japan to the bias-cut forms of French couturier Madeleine Vionnet.