Wynn Hamlyn / Zimmermann

Chloe Hill Wearing Wynn Hamlyn grey merino polo top, Zimmermann floral skirt, Oroton mustard bucket bag and nicholas kirkwood shoes on the streets of Sydney

I have a tendency to avoid wool in summer. I mean it’s logical right? I’d turn into a hot, sweaty mess if I wore it after September…

That’s where I was wrong.  By chance last weekend I wore my new merino polo top to the Kingscross markets.  When the clouds parted and the sun shone through I was surprisingly cool in my long-sleeve wool top.  I mean, who knew merino was so breathable…
Well I had a look into it and sports uniforms have been made out of it for years, duh.  So props to all those Kiwi designers who not only go heavy on merino year-round, they also produce and manufacture it all on home-soil (insert pleased emoji here).  So no this isn’t an ad for Woolmark, it’s just me being an unashamedly proud New Zealander.

PS this polo is by a Kiwi up-and-comer Wynn Hamlyn.  He works in a studio next to my darling friend Georgia and I chanced upon his pieces while shooting in her studio before fashion week in August.  He’s a pro with merino and makes amazing cut-out dresses and cool ribbed tops that you’ll wear forever. Check his stuff out here.

Chloe Hill Wearing Wynn Hamlyn grey merino polo top, Zimmermann floral skirt, Oroton mustard bucket bag and nicholas kirkwood shoes
Top, Wynn Hamlyn.  Skirt, Zimmermann.  Bag, Oroton.  Shoes, Nicholas Kirkwood.

Chloe Hill Wearing Wynn Hamlyn grey merino polo top, Zimmermann floral skirt, Oroton mustard bucket bag on the streets of Sydney, Australia Chloe Hill Wearing Wynn Hamlyn grey merino polo top, Zimmermann floral skirt, Oroton mustard bucket bag on the streets of Sydney, Australia

Chloe Hill Wearing Wynn Hamlyn grey merino polo top, Zimmermann floral skirt, Oroton mustard bucket bag and nicholas kirkwood shoes on the streets of Sydney, Australia

Top, Wynn Hamlyn.  Skirt, Zimmermann.  Bag, Oroton.  Shoes, Nicholas Kirkwood.

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