LIFEwithBIRD is the story of Nicholas van Messner and Bridget (Bird) McCall.
Bridget MCall (Bird), an accomplished photographer and fashion stylist, completed her training at Photography Studies College in Melbourne. After graduation, Bridget pursued her interests in London, where she collaborated on magazine shoots for "The Face" and "ID" magazines. Bridget returned to Australia as an agent for the Jade Jagger accessory line, before connecting with Nicholas to form LIFEwithBIRD.
Nicholas van Messner studied fashion design at the Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology in Melbourne. While still studying, Nicholas began work with a street couture label, Maiike. This involved the setup and expansion of the collection in Japan, followed closely by the LIFEwithBIRD collaboration with Bridget MCall.
LIFEwithBIRD was established in 2002. Drawing from their strengths, Bridget and Nicholas displayed a technical ability to translate conceptual, ultra modern ideas into unique garments and accessories. Since the conception of LIFEwithBIRD, Bridget McCall and Nicholas van Messner have transcended their design pedigree to emerge as a unique talent within their own right. Not only has LIFEwithBIRD forged its own contemporary aesthetic, their designs have coveted a global following.