Lean In To New Zealand’s Wild Spring Weather With This Watertight Karen Walker Collab

Lean In To New Zealand’s Wild Spring Weather With This Watertight Karen Walker Collab

If wild weather up and down the country has all-but triggered a new bout of seasonal depression this week, you’ll be hanging out for spring to move on and make way for warmer, drier summer days. The bad news is meteorologists have warned that with a La Niña weather system still headed our way, the rising mercury will come with a high dose of humidity and a summer tempered with sporadic tropical storms.

The good news is we can dress to these slightly disappointing conditions in style, thanks to Karen Walker’s new collaboration with the Royal New Zealand Yacht Squadron. Comprising a number of weatherproof options in the form of anoraks, ponchos, rainhats and the virtually indestructible, limited-edition Blunt umbrellas, the capsule collection extends to ready-to-wear pieces — think relaxed linens, Breton knits, chambray separates, and sweatshirts featuring a boat-ready Runaway Girl — that wouldn’t look out of place on a cruise, catamaran, canoe, or wherever there’s a view of the water and G&Ts on tap. 

And for true maritime history buffs, T-shirts, scarves and blouses emblazoned with archival imagery including a photograph of Cape Brett, an 1857 chart of the Waitematā Harbour, and Neville Sotheby Pitcher’s 1921 painting Royal Yacht Britannia — gifted to the RNZYS by former Auckland mayor and avid seafarer, Sir Ernest Davis — are sure to delight. 

With the bulk of the collection available now, and a final few special pieces coming into dock by the end of the month, set sail for your nearest Karen Walker store or stockist, or check out the full range at karenwalker.com.

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