In Brief with Olivia Cashmore

Olivia Cashmore's curated collections embody the duality of feminine and masculine. Her classic silhouettes combine precise tailoring with an effortless, feminine ease.

We love representing Olivia's collections at Simon James, and appreciate her exceptional fit and uncompromising quality - with all garments made in Aotearoa.

We are thrilled to have Olivia as our next In Brief guest, where she shares her five favourite things.

It is really exciting to see so many New Zealanders thrive within the creative industries. Sunglasses are a great accessory and something you can have fun with. This new shape reminds me of the big ‘fly eye’ sunglasses people wore in the early 2000’s without being too big on the face. They give off a ‘don’t talk to me’ vibe but in a very classy way.

I recently bought the Flowers V Neck Jumper and honestly wore it every day for about 3 weeks! It’s the yummiest thing I have bought in a long time. I love pieces that you don’t need to think about and just know look good. Being made in New Zealand feels extra special at a time like this too. Next I want to get the Red Check Shirt!

I never really considered myself a diamond wearer as I felt like the settings were dated and uninspiring - until I saw Jessica McCormack’s work. I think she is the most relevant fine jeweller today. Each piece has such a cool edge whilst still being timeless and a piece of jewellery that you can one day pass on. Green is my favourite colour and the tone of the emerald is exquisite!

The Willimena Dress encapsulates what I am trying to achieve with OC. Design led clothing that is timeless but has a unique edge. This dress is made in a beautiful heavy weight wool crepe which sculpts to the body. It’s an incredible piece of cloth. I am so passionate about the quality of fabric and want my customer to have the best. This dress is my version of sexy.

Beauty for your everyday. The simplicity of Sophie Buhai's designs is so desirable. From the simple Everyday Hoops to the Nautilus Comb - every piece holds a uniqueness about it which adds a feeling of luxury to my everyday life. I don’t often wear a lot of makeup (often nothing at all), but earrings are a must. They add a brightness to my face and I find the length of the Tiny Dew Drop Earrings (as well as her everyday hoops) really flattering.

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