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Summer is here and we couldn't be happier about it! Even better – our summer artworks by the talented Claire Redford have arrived. This is Claire's third season as our resident artist and we are excited to share her beautiful new works with you.
We chatted (remotely!) with Claire about her new works, Just Past Paradise, and a summer to look forward to after what seemed like a never-ending lockdown.
How are you? What are you looking forward to most this summer?
We are all doing good here! After 100 days of lockdown in Auckland things are definitely looking up.
This summer I am looking forward to as many days as possible with salty sandy hair and grapefruit Fruju’s.
What’s inspiring you right now?
All of the amazing female artists and creators I found while researching for the art work for Just Past Paradise, especially Kate Eliza (https://kateelizastudio.com/) and Catie St. Jacques (https://www.instagram.com/sun_keep/?hl=en)
So many beautiful things to muse and inspire.
Our current season is Just Past Paradise, what does paradise mean to you?
Dreaming of those ‘pinch-me’ moments, you know the ones where you are somewhere just so beautiful and feeling so serene and relaxed that you think to yourself ‘I really need to remember how this feels’. I find that these are moments that my mind drifts back to when I am staring at my laptop screen on a mundane Tuesday and can’t decide whether to end my email with ‘Take care’ or ‘Kind regards’.
We absolutely love your new paintings. Can you tell us a bit about the process of making them?
I did lots of exploration of floral art work, in particular abstract floral art. This took me on a journey through Pinterest and Instagram (classic millennial). The main thing that caught my attention (of particular art works) was the warm summery pastel colours that reflect the WT Just Past Paradise collection.
What &/or who did you draw inspiration from for these works?
I let my mind wander after reading over and over again Annabelle’s beautifully written foreword for the Just Past Paradise collection…
Walking down the path… Vines creeping all around.
Grandma’s garden has all of the smells.
Under the prickly Gunnera leaves lie secret worlds to explore.
The chair under the fig tree with the river bubbling by, a nice place to contemplate and take it all in. We sit here together and chat. Her wisdom soaking in.
I still hear their voices, their words guiding me. Rising to the surface bringing new meaning as the years come.
I think of this Paradise and smile, letting my mind go past into the dreamscape.
Just Past Paradise is inspired by those places, those moments, those people that inspire your thoughts… Paradise.
That place in the dreamscape where everything is exactly as you would like it to be.
Where’s your paradise?
What materials did you use and why?
I used acrylic paint mushed all together with a mix of gesso primer and moulding paste! It was good fun getting it all thick and creamy. Kind of like icing a cake with buttercream icing (sounds like paradise to me!).
To do the backgrounds I used acrylic paint mixed with flow enhancer which helped give it that watercolour effect.
Finally, what are your go-to styles from this season?
Being 34 weeks pregnant I am living in all my Otama dresses - so floaty, so comfy, so free! And how good is it to smarten any look up with the Maeve Biker - mine is in Sky Blue.
To read more about the amazing Claire, click here.
To check out the full Just Past Paradise collection, click here.
We can't wait for you to see these beautiful artworks in person, see you in-store x
| Size | Bust (cm) | Waist (cm) | Hips (cm) |
| 6 | 78 | 65 | 92 |
| 8 | 83 | 70 | 97 |
| 10 | 88 | 75 | 102 |
| 12 | 93 | 80 | 107 |
| 14 | 98 | 85 | 112 |
| 16 | 103 | 90 | 117 |
| 18 | 108 | 95 | 122 |
| Wilson Trollope | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| Aus/UK | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 |
| USA | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 |
| EU | 32 | 34 | 36 | 38 | 40 |
| Japan | 5 | 7 | 9 | 11 | 13 |
There are three body measurement points that you need to know to ensure a great fit – bust, waist, and hips.
When taking your body measurements, wear the undergarments you normally wear for the most accurate results. Use a flexible tape measure, or a piece of string and ruler, and hold it around each body point so it is comfortably snug. If the tape is cutting into your flesh, it is too tight.
To ensure an accurate measurement around your body, keep the measuring tape as level as possible from front to back. We recommend measuring yourself in front of a mirror so you can check this from a side view. If you can, get a friend to help you to ensure the most accurate measurements.
Bust: Wrap the measuring tape around your back and where the tape meets across the fullest point of your bust is your bust measurement.
Waist: Wrap the measuring tape around your natural waist, the slimmest part of your torso, pulling the ends to the front. Where they meet is your waist measurement.
Hips: Wrap the measuring tape around the widest part of your bottom – this is usually low down towards your thighs. As with your bust and waist measurements, where the tape meets is your hip measurement.
Length: To measure the length of individual garments against your body it is best to measure down the centre of your back. To do this, start the measuring tape at either the base of your neck for dresses and tops, or at your waist for skirts. Measure down your body to the measurement listed in the garment description. This will show you where the garment comes to on you. When you are measuring for length, remember to make sure you are standing completely upright – it is best to have someone help you with this. Alternatively, compare the measurement with the length of a garment you already have.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact Annabelle – annabelle@wilsontrollope.com, she is here to help.