FAR MER by Whitney is one of the most loved independent fashion labels coming out of rural Australia right now. Created by Manildra, NSW artist Whitney Spicer, the collection takes her original western artwork and puts it on your body. Whether you are after a graphic tee with real soul behind it, a cap that earns a second look, or pieces that work as hard as your days do, FAR MER delivers every time.

We stock FAR MER at Hey Little because we genuinely love it. Here are the five reasons why.

In this article

• Reason 1: It is art you can actually wear
• Reason 2: The western aesthetic is Whitney's lifestyle, not a trend
• Reason 3: The pieces are made to be lived in
• Reason 4: Every drop sells out fast
• Reason 5: Real country women wear it
• Frequently asked questions

Reason 1: Is FAR MER actually made by an artist? Yes, every single piece

Whitney Spicer is a contemporary visual artist before she is anything else. She picked up a paintbrush in earnest during maternity leave from an accounting career and never looked back. Her paintings and prints are now stocked in more than 100 stores nationally, with customers as far away as New Zealand and Canada buying pieces designed in her studio on a Central West NSW farm.

FAR MER is what happens when that artistic eye turns to fashion. Every graphic, every motif, every placement on a FAR MER piece starts life as an original Whitney Spicer artwork. You are not buying a generic slogan tee off a production line. You are wearing something with a genuine creative hand behind it, and you can feel the difference when you hold it.

The range began with caps, moved into graphic tees (which Whitney has described as pieces she has "nailed"), and has since expanded into blouses, polo shirts, track pants, bandanas, and more. The same artistic intention runs through all of it.

FAR MER by Whitney

All My Exes The Chookie Crew Tee

Whitney's much-loved oversized silhouette stamped with the bold chook graphic that started a cult following. Available in all sizes.

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Reason 2: Why does FAR MER feel so authentic? Because it is rooted in real country life

There are a lot of brands borrowing the western aesthetic right now. FAR MER is not one of them. Whitney lives and works on a farm in the Central West of New South Wales. When she talks about country life, she is talking about her actual morning. That is not a brand position. It is just who she is.

As Whitney told The Land newspaper in late 2025: "The western aesthetic is so on trend right now, but it is not a trend for me or my customers. It is a lifestyle." That is the line that separates FAR MER from everything else in the category.

The muted tones, the considered silhouettes, the bold graphics that still feel grounded. Every design decision comes from someone who genuinely lives the life her customers love. Her rural community embraced her first, and the rest of the country followed. That order of events matters.

FAR MER by Whitney

Honey Check Cap

FAR MER embroidery on soft check fabric with adjustable metal buckle. Caps are where it all started for Whitney, and this one earns its place in any rotation.

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Reason 3: What makes FAR MER clothing so easy to wear every day?

FAR MER pieces are built for real days, not styled shoots. The fabrics are quality, the fits are relaxed but intentional, and nothing needs fussing over.

A crew tee layers over denim or tucks into a skirt without overthinking. A layered tee adds dimension to an outfit without any extra effort. A jersey polo goes from a morning paddock run to a long lunch without a wardrobe change. The whole range moves between contexts that busy country women actually navigate, without ever looking like it is trying to keep up.

This is also why the brand resonates so deeply with women who are done with clothes that look good in a photo but fall apart in practice. FAR MER sits in your wardrobe and earns its keep. Pieces from early drops are still being worn and posted by customers years later.

FAR MER by Whitney

All My Exes Layered Tee

A soft grey tee printed with Whitney's artwork tracing the All My Exes story. Your new cool-girl staple. Size L available — grab it while it lasts.

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Reason 4: Why do FAR MER drops sell out so quickly?

FAR MER runs in small collections with limited quantities. Whitney releases new drops regularly, and they move fast. She went from 5 stockists to over 100 nationally in under 18 months. Her combined Instagram following across her two accounts sits at more than 55,000, and when something new lands, her community notices immediately.

Posts go up, stories fill with tags, and pieces start selling. Some styles clear out within days of a new collection going live. If you see something you love in store or online, grab it. Waiting is rarely rewarded with FAR MER.

We do our best to stay across new drops and restock where we can. Sign up to our newsletter to be the first to know when new FAR MER pieces land at Hey Little.

FAR MER by Whitney

All My Exes Heartbreak Blues Jersey Polo

Sky-blue and maroon stripe in the staple FAR MER jersey polo shape. A piece that earns its place in your rotation immediately. Sizes XS, S and M available.

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Reason 5: Who actually wears FAR MER? Real country women

One of the most distinctive things about FAR MER as a brand is who you see wearing it in campaigns and on social media. Whitney does not use professional models. She scouts what she calls "awesome country girls" for her shoots. Real women, in real paddocks and real towns, wearing clothes designed for the life they actually live.

You see it in how the pieces move. There is no awkward stiffness, no posing that does not quite make sense. When you look at a FAR MER shoot, it looks like someone's actual Saturday morning. That is deliberate, and it is why the brand has built such a loyal community rather than just a following.

Whitney's own story adds to it. She built her business from a studio on a farm in the Central West, embraced first by rural communities who saw something real in her work, then by boutiques and stockists across the country. The same authenticity that built the brand is in every piece she makes.

Frequently asked questions about FAR MER by Whitney

Who is Whitney Spicer?

Whitney Spicer is a contemporary artist and fashion designer based in Manildra, NSW, in the Central West of Australia. She began painting during maternity leave from an accounting career and built her creative practice into a nationally recognised label. FAR MER is her fashion line, rooted in the western rural aesthetic she lives every day. Her work is now stocked in more than 100 stores across Australia.

Where can I buy FAR MER by Whitney in Australia?

FAR MER by Whitney is stocked at Hey Little, both online and in store. We carry a curated selection from current and recent collections, with new pieces added as Whitney drops them. Browse our full FAR MER range to see what is available now.

Does FAR MER sell out quickly?

Yes. FAR MER releases clothing in small, limited drops and pieces regularly sell out within days of a new collection going live. Whitney runs new collections frequently, but specific styles do not return once they are gone. If you love something, grab it when you see it.

What sizes does FAR MER come in?

FAR MER sizing varies by style. Many pieces are cut in an oversize fit by design. Check the size guide on each product listing, or reach out to the Hey Little team and we will help you choose the right fit.

Is FAR MER by Whitney good quality?

Yes. FAR MER pieces are made from quality fabrics designed to soften and improve with wear. Whitney is intentional about how her pieces feel as much as how they look, and that comes through in the finished product. Her community re-wears and re-posts pieces from early drops years later.