Gardens are in bloom and the weather is warming up. To welcome the new season, stylist Troi Atkins and model Olivér Bartha take a stroll through a selection of refreshing menswear.
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RM Williams shirt $219. Paired with Wynn Hamlyn summer shorts (coming soon). Flatlist Eyewear and Ader Error Hat.
Workwear Refined
Classics, with a twist.
These ensembles, though familiar, invite a touch of something unexpected. Utility jackets and cargo-inspired silhouettes evolve into sharp wardrobe staples.
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Advertise with NZME.Zambesi suiting POA. Harris Tapper beaded orchid tee $329. Flatlist Eyewear sunnies $417. Paloma Wool belt $179. Timberland boat shoes $485.
Sylvester workwear jacket $399. You Know Clothing tank (coming soon). Porter James Sports dart pants $249. Adidas BW Army shoes $210.
Double-layered Wynn Hamlyn shirt $395. Porter James Sports dart trousers in sand suiting $249.
Blue For You
Workwear classics deliver an assured look.
Blue continues its reign as a trans-seasonal neutral, lending a cool, understated refinement to warm-weather looks without compromising on style.
Layered Versace shirts $1580 and $1860. Denim shorts $1780.
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Raw edges and a sweet necktie provide new perspective.
Boat shoes, polos and shirting receive inventive and thoughtful updates. Look for small twists to keep things interesting (the fraying edges of these shorts are a pleasant dash of contemporary cool).
Orwell polo by Harris Tapper $489. Beach Brains “Cut Short” $329. Wynn Hamlyn neck scarf (not for sale).
Jet Set
Pack your best bag for upcoming summer holidays.
Versatile bags and understated jewellery elevate everyday looks – consider pops of colour for a more joyful addition.
Gucci suiting, shoes, bag, and watch POA.
Photographer / Babiche Martens. Model / Olivér Bartha from Jam Talent. Styling / Troi Atkins. Hair & Makeup / Carolyn Haslett. Stylist’s assistant / Chloe Hulme. Photographer’s assistant / Isobella Turenhout.
With thanks to Hotel Britomart for the use of one of its bicycles.
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