| Wynne Fallwell | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1933 New Zealand |
| Died | 2014 |
| Education | St Peter's College, Auckland |
| Label | Mr Wyn Originals |
(Frederick) Wynne Fallwell (1933–2014) was a noted New Zealand fashion milliner.
Early life
Fallwell was born in 1933. He attended St Peters College, Epsom.
Career
Fallwell worked in various millinery workshops including Fleur Millinery, a subsidiary of manufacturer Ross & Glendining. When the Dunedin-based manufacturer closed in 1965, he took over the workroom staff and commenced his own label, Mr Wyn Originals. He opened a hat shop in Canterbury Arcade, Queen Street, Auckland, near the John Courts Department Store and Fallwell's hats under that label became well-known throughout New Zealand. In 1973 Wynne was selected alongside Vinka Lucas to design the uniforms for Air New Zealand. "Vinka designed a turquoise pinafore dress worn over a gold blouse with full leg-of-mutton sleeves and a tailored jacket with a navy trim. Wynne made a matching turquoise Breton hat."
With changes in fashion which saw the diminishing of the demand for hats, Fawell ceased to be involved in the fashion industry in the 1980s. A photographic collection of his hats is located in the New Zealand Fashion Museum.
Death
Wynne Fallwell died in 2014.
References
- ^ "Wynne Fallwell", Stories, New Zealand Fashion Museum (Retrieved 25 November 2024)
- "Hat with a wide mesh veil", Collection item, New Zealand Fashion Museum(Retrieved 19 December 2024)
- Emma Scott, "Advice for your Flight", Hocken Library collections (Retrieved 19 December 2024)
- "Vinka Lucas Air New Zealand pinafore dress & gold blouse, 1973-76", Collection item, New Zealand Fashion Museum(Retrieved 19 December 2024)