Cakey Sportsman lives in a world of untethered creativity, embodying our most playful and authentic selves.
Designer, artist, maker and performance artist Matea Gluščević
[ Matea Glušćevič; pronounced Mah-tay-ah Gloo-sh-ch-eh-vich ]
has tapped into her psyche to bring the unadulterated energy of Cakey Sportsman into the real world. After her initial desire to become a fashion designer straight out of high-school didn't really play out, and then becoming known for her unique handcrafted footwear later on; Matea has come full circle with her return to creating all forms of wearable items under her brand, Cakey Sportsman.
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Established in 2025, Cakey Sportsman has an expressive structure - with at least one creative/couture runway per year that is then distilled into ready-to-wear in the following months, with several drops of new release pieces throughout the year. Cakey Sportsman stands as a beacon of individuality in the world of wearable items by exploring ideas of the self, the body and identity beyond social frameworks, and how the infinite nature of self expression intertwines with the relatively limited nature materials and processes.
All items are made in Naarm/Melbourne, Australia from mostly dead-stock fabrics.
Cakey Sportsman is for those who love to play, feel, express and actively be.