Big Swoop

Canberra’s most notorious bird. Now slightly less dangerous.

Some cities have monuments.

Canberra has a giant magpie stealing a hot chip.

And frankly, we wouldn’t have it any other way.

Meet the Big Swoop Socks — a wearable tribute to one of Canberra’s funniest, boldest and most unmistakably local icons.

Created in collaboration with Canberra artist Yanni Pounartzis, the artist behind the much-loved Big Swoop sculpture in Garema Place, these socks take a piece of Canberra public art and put it somewhere it probably never expected to end up:

On your feet.

Big Swoop isn't just another sculpture.

It's the kind of Canberra landmark you walk past and smile at. The one visitors photograph. The one locals immediately recognise. And the one that perfectly captures our complicated relationship with Australia's most confident bird.

Because every Canberran knows the rules.

Spring arrives.
The weather gets warmer.
The flowers come out.

And suddenly every bike helmet needs cable ties.

Fortunately, this magpie isn't interested in the back of your head.

He's just here to make your ankles considerably more interesting.

🐦 WEAR A LITTLE CANBERRA

Against a classic black base with unmistakable yellow accents, Big Swoop takes centre stage — turning an everyday pair of socks into a little piece of wearable Canberra art.

They're made for the Canberran who loves their city.

The former Canberran who still tells everyone Canberra is actually a great place to live.

The public servant whose work wardrobe desperately needs some personality.

The visitor looking for something better than another souvenir destined for the back of a cupboard.

And the friend living interstate or overseas who could use a little piece of Canberra in the post.

WHY THEY'RE VERY CANBERRA

🐦 Inspired by the iconic Big Swoop in Garema Place

🎨 Created with artist Yanni Pounartzis — bringing his much-loved Canberra artwork from the street to your feet

🧦 80% combed cotton — soft, breathable and comfortable enough for all-day wear

💛 Bold yellow details — because subtlety isn't really Big Swoop's thing

🎁 A Canberra gift people will actually use — perfect for birthdays, Christmas, visitors, expats and impossible-to-buy-for Canberrans

👨👩👧 Sizes for kids and adults — because you're never too young to learn about swooping season

80% Combed Cotton • 17% Spandex • 3% Elastic

A little bit of Canberra. A whole lot of attitude.

Because Canberra souvenirs don't have to sit on a shelf.

Wear the icon. Survive the swoop. 🐦