Twenty-Seven Names’ new summer collection “Nine Lives” was inspired by a Katherine Mansfield short story that I’ve never read, but ought to. I don’t know anything about Katherine Mansfield–actually for the longest time I got her confused with Katherine Anne Porter, and never even knew that she was New Zealand-born until now.
Anyhow, if Mansfield’s stories are anything remotely like these clothes I think I’ll like them. They were designed with a ’20s garden party theme in mind, which explains the wispy dresses and skirts. There are plenty of structured, classic Twenty-Seven Names pieces too, from jackets to cropped pants to button-up shirts.
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looking at this i miss my long hair :)
hahh..need to wait maybe a year :(
those polkadot socks are soooo cuteee! :o
such a beautiful collection! I’m hoping like mad that I can see the collection in person this NZ fashion week! x
Oooh, that sounds like a dream. I keep saying that NZ fashion week is the only one I’d willingly go to.
I love twentysevennames forever. I do wish the model wasn’t slouching so much in the top right photo so we could see the dress better though.
Ha ha, right? It’s probably the best dress in the bunch and you can’t even see it.
i love when collections are inspired by literature!! I guess I’ll have to go make another library run now! (that model is gorgeous!!)
I know, me too! So many literary collections lately
I just preordered one of these dresses from Maximillia, so excited for August when they’re released. Am most probably going to purchase another before then too, my poor bank account!’
The cameo cat socks are pretty cute!
Ha ha, it’s worth it though : )
You should try Katherine Mansfield. She’s a wonderful read, especially her short stories.
Thank you, I think I really need to! They sound like just the thing I like.
LOVELY. i want them all
love love love, especially that floral button up top!
Angie
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