Carlson

A celebrated New Zealand designer , Tanya Carlson is renowned for her refined take on both tailored and off -duty dressing. Raised on the Otago Peninsula, and a dedicated surfer, her aesthetic references dramatic brooding landscapes, dynamic movement and cleanlines. Informed by a love of traditional menswear tailoring, fine art and the fluid fashions of the 1930s and 1970s, Carlson garments convey an essence and lightness of being alongside an innate respect for the human form. Pared back silhouettes flatter the body, imbued with an inherent sense of grace, ease and motion. Now based in Auckland, Tanya’s ties to Dunedin remain strong through her involvement with iD and the Emerging Designer Awards since their inception.

Sustainability
All Carlson pieces are proudly designed and made in New Zealand supporting ethical and long term employment. We have a slow-fashion philosophy and high-quality construction with every garment design and fabric choice carefully considered with minimal waste. Carlson is women-led and is stocked in select NZ owned stores. Carlson is also a member of Fashion & Textiles NZ, and is a long-time selector and head judge for the iD International Emerging Designer Awards.

Diversity
Over the course of 30 years in business, diversity has underpinned our operations from the customers we design for through to our makers and staff. We have engaged staff based on their strengths, abilities and the unique perspectives they offer. Gender, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, ethnicity and so on are irrelevant to this. Rather it is an appreciation for craft, the empowerment of individuality and an understanding of the transformative power of dress that make Carlson a wonderful, blended family.

Image credit:
Photography: Natalie Koren