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Our amazing Artist in Residence, Claire Redford, has created a new painting series for our Mi Amor Mexico Collection! We took a moment to chat with Claire about the artworks. Read on to discover more about Claire and her new series!
How lucky we all are to live in New Zealand with such a wonderful mix of seasons. With the sun shining down on us and blue skies above.
This summer in particular, I have loved seeing everyone coming together in support of the Hīkoi mō te Tiriti. We are so blessed to call Aotearoa home, and have our culture enriched by all of the magical traditions from Te ao Māori.
One thing I can’t stop thinking about is linen striped curtains. I daydream about creating a studio (pipe dream) and covering all of the walls with striped curtains made by Colours of Arley.
Image source: instagram.com/coloursofarley
My first point of inspiration is always the beautiful prints that Wilson Trollope uses, and this season was no exception! The hues, the depth, the interest, the delicate flowers and leaves! Lovely!
Taking inspiration from the array of prints, I completed small sketches of how I would like each art piece to look. I decided to go a bit more abstract than I normally do. Getting a bit looser was lots of fun!
This was my first ever time working with oil paints. And I now totally understand why oil paints have been the paint of choice for artists for centuries! It is so buttery and smooth to use. It is like painting with cake icing. Lots of fun was had in my very unglamorous garage that I painted in.
Mexico is one of the most beautiful and inspiring places I have ever been. Most of all I fell head over heels (well worn out sneakers) in love with Oaxaca. The colours, the people dancing in the town square on a Wednesday evening, the mole, the buildings, the free guacamole and tortilla with your drink. SO GOOD!
One of my favourite memories from that trip was waking up before dawn to head to Teotihuacan at sunrise. Seeing the sunrise over such ancient monuments was breathtaking.
Oils! I was so scared to touch them for years, thinking I was not good enough for them. But once I took the leap, thanks to my friend Fritha Fischer (who is an incredible artist), there is now no turning back for me. Fritha hosted a painting night for us at Playcentre and, over a glass of wine, took us through the steps. Just that one night gave me a little nudge of confidence and now I am hooked. Thank you Fritha.
One of the benefits of using oil paints is you can literally rub off your mistakes. One of the paintings in this collection was completely rubbed off twice! Phew!
Image source: instagram.com/frithafischer
Eating picnics outside with friends and whānau. There is something about getting to be outside and eating and chatting. With some local neighbourhood friends we have started meeting at the local park with whatever we have cooked for dinner and eating it together.
Also looking forward to the copious ice creams from the dairy on the way home from school. I am pretty sure my kids think it's normal to eat ice cream everyday!
Annabelle and her team have done it again! So gorgeous! I think every time I am wearing a WT garment someone comments on it. My faves from this season are…
Lucia Dress in Violet Floral. How amazing does Annabelle look in this. If I was ever going to go from office to party… This is the dress to do that in!
Loving the Sage Grid pattern that you have used this season. A nice subtle option with a lovely warm hue.
I am looking forward to adding to my Emilia Top collection. I have my eye set on the Periwinkle colour-way. So soft, dainty and sweet. It will look amazing with denim.
| 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 |
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Shoulder Width | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Bust | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 |
| Waist | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 |
| Length at centre back | 110.5 | 111 | 111.5 | 112 | 112.5 | 113 | 113.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Shoulder Width | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 |
| Bust | 95 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 | 125 |
| Waist | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 |
| Length at centre back | 112.5 | 113 | 113.5 | 114 | 114.5 | 115 | 115.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Shoulder Width | 35.5 | 36.5 | 37.5 | 38.5 | 39.5 | 40.5 | 41.5 |
| Bust | 87 | 92 | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 |
| Waist | 83 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 |
| Length at centre back | 112.5 | 113 | 113.5 | 114 | 114.5 | 115 | 115.5 |
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Shoulders | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 |
| Bust | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 | 113 | 118 |
| Waist | 78 | 83 | 88 | 93 | 98 | 103 | 108 |
| Length (at base of neck to hem) | 41 | 43 | 45 | 47 | 49 | 51 | 53 |
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Shoulder Width | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
| Bust | 97 | 102 | 107 | 112 | 117 | 122 | 127 |
| Length at centre back | 73 | 74 | 75 | 76 | 77 | 78 | 79 |
| 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | |
| Shoulders | 36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 | 41 | 42 |
| Bust | 89 | 94 | 99 | 104 | 109 | 114 | 119 |
| Waist | 91 | 96 | 100 | 105 | 110 | 115 | 120 |
| Length (at base of neck to hem) | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 | 66 | 67 | 68 |
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.