I am really excited to announce the addition of artisanal Venetian menswear brand Barena to our offer.
Barena takes it’s name from a parochial term for a lagoon’s edge. Venice itself was once almost entirely lagoon and marshland, demanding a unique mixture of hunting, fishing and agriculture, and it’s from this unique history that Barena draws its inspiration.
The result is a range that is comfortable, unassuming and easy-wearing yet has an unmistakable craftsmanship about it. Their garments are hand-made using authentic construction techniques, and many of their pieces are reinterpretations of heritage designs from the area’s past.
They are perhaps best known for their jacketing range and that is what we have focussed on for this inaugural collection.
They utilise incredibly soft construction for pieces that feel as soft and easy-wearing as a cardigan, whilst still retaining the smartness of a structured jacket.
Knitted cottons and wools play a key role in their fabrication, as does cotton drill and linen, giving the garments an expressive emphasis on texture.
This unique approach to design and construction makes Barena a perfect compliment to our current Crane Brothers offer. The refined and artisanal approach to clothing perfectly at home with both informal tailoring or casualwear and epitomises the Antipodean attitude of making the informal feel special.
We are thrilled to be open in Ponsonby and have our second door in Auckland. Located at 271 Ponsonby Road, the store represents an evolution of our offer from purely suit-centric to a becoming a complete lifestyle brand for men. With this new and expanded range we have showcased our concept of what a modern...
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Founder Murray Crane caught up with Awling and discussed all things menswear, New Zealand’s approach to it and why he’s so fond of handcrafted goods. Read a shortened copy below or visit Awling to read to full interview. Hi Murray, thanks for finding some time to speak to us. Let’s start with getting some background on yourself. Where...
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Sometimes, a design marries form and function so well that it essentially can’t be improved upon. So it is with the pea coat, a contemporary menswear staple that still manages to look peerlessly stylish despite being almost entirely unchanged since the early 1700s. Featuring a double-breasted six- or eight-button closure, an a-line shape finishing just...
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