New Zealand Fashion Week is off and running as we speak, with spades of local designers showing their new collections in Auckland. While there are a handful of shows we were really excited to see, one that stood out against the jam-packed schedule was Wynn Hamlyn.
Wynn Hamlyn's eponymous label was launched in 2014, quickly becoming known for its polished separates. Modern tailoring (think well-cut blazers) and unexpected details (hello, peek-a-boo cut-outs) merged with fine merino knitwear to create an aesthetic that could be seamlessly styled into any wardrobe. And his latest collection is no different.
In Wynn Hamlyn's NZFW show yesterday, the designer showed more of his signature merino knits, cool denim and plenty of tailoring. The unexpected element came in the form of bright colours, like pink and red, mixed back with khaki and beige.
Our INF / Network member and NZFW correspondent Chloe Hill was on the ground in Auckland to watch the entire show, and she got the chance to interview Hamyln backstage to find out the quirky inspiration behind the new collection. Read on to see why we think Hamlyn is poised for big things, spy the cheeky snaps Hill taken of models backstage, and then shop our favourite pieces below.