HOW DO I FIND MY STYLE - From Acne to Zambesi, how to dress to reflect your authentic self
Your wardrobe isn't just about clothes—it's a language. Whether you're wearing Comme des Garçons, Rick Owens, or iconic New Zealand designers like Zambesi or NOM*d, your fashion choices speak volumes. Here's what your favorite labels might be saying about you.
🧠 Comme des Garçons: The Avant-Garde Thinker
Wearing Comme des Garçons signals that you’re not just dressing—you’re making a statement.
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You value ideas over trends. You’re drawn to deconstruction, asymmetry, and the unconventional.
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You’re intellectually curious. You see fashion as art, concept, and social commentary.
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You reject the mainstream. TikTok trends don’t move you—individuality does.
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You take risks. Oversized silhouettes and experimental cuts? No problem.
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You know your fashion history. Rei Kawakubo is a cultural icon, and you know it.
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You embrace mystery. Like the brand’s creator, you’re happy not to be fully understood.
You don’t just wear clothes—you wear concepts.
🖤 Rick Owens: The Dark Minimalist
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You love powerful silhouettes, brutalist lines, and a moody aesthetic.
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Fashion is your armor—you want to be felt before you’re heard.
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Subcultures speak to you more than celebrity style.
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You embrace luxury, but only in its most raw, stripped-back form.
Vibe: Introspective, confident, and a bit intimidating.
🧠 Yohji Yamamoto: The Fashion Philosopher
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You appreciate timeless design, fluid silhouettes, and deep craftsmanship.
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You’re quiet, introspective, and slightly romantic.
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You wear black—not for attention, but for meaning.
Vibe: Subtle brilliance. Journals in cafés. Speaks in metaphors.
🌫️ Acne Studios: The Effortless Creative
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You look stylish without trying.
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You love all things design—from furniture to digital.
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You embrace balance: clean minimalism with a playful edge.
Vibe: Art school cool. Drinks oat milk lattes. Makes a vibe board for fun.
🇳🇿 New Zealand Designers
🖤 NOM*d (Dunedin)
The original NZ avant-gardist.
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You embrace dark, deconstructed fashion with gothic edge.
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You don’t conform—your style is introspective, not attention-seeking.
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You respect heritage and wear it with attitude.
Vibe: Dystopian chic. Layered up. Reads obscure literature.
🧵 Margaret Howell (NZ-born, UK-based)
Quiet luxury with utilitarian roots.
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You value function, form, and timeless design.
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You're ethically minded, politically aware, and practical.
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Your wardrobe is built to last.
Vibe: Brutalist buildings, long walks, and linen everything.
🌿 Kowtow (Wellington)
Sustainability first.
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You live your values—ethics, transparency, sustainability.
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You prefer clean silhouettes, natural fabrics, and subtle styling.
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You're thoughtful with your purchases.
Vibe: Plant lover. Conscious consumer. Big into slow living.
💡 Liam (by RUBY)
Intelligent design with a feminine twist.
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You love wearability with substance.
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You support local and think about fashion’s impact.
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Your clothes speak softly, but with meaning.
Vibe: Artsy, socially aware, and effortlessly polished.
🧩 Wynn Hamlyn
Tailoring meets innovation.
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You’re drawn to modern cuts and textural detail.
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You enjoy garments that surprise—subtle but architectural.
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You value quality and originality in equal measure.
Vibe: Creative professional. Gallery-hopper. Curious by nature.
👗 Paris Georgia
Minimalism with sensuality.
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You appreciate sleek lines, 90s silhouettes, and modern femininity.
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You’re confident, but never loud.
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Your look is understated, curated, and quietly sexy.
Vibe: Copenhagen-meets-Ponsonby. Knows her angles and her lighting.
🖤 Zambesi (Auckland)
The cerebral heart of NZ fashion.
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You don’t chase trends—you define your own path.
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You understand fashion’s deeper meaning: history, craft, and identity.
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You value structure, mood, and texture over flash.
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You dress with purpose and poetic restraint.
Vibe: Introspective. Stylishly intellectual. Probably owns more black than most people own clothing.
