Local ceramic artist and painter Sophie Holt is anything but boring with her style (and art). Sophie shares her love of colour, glitter, handmade and secondhand finds with us.
What are you wearing today?
I’m wearing tights from Farmers, Doc Martins, dress is from AS Colour. My earrings I got from the Little Beehive Co-op and the maker is LoverLover. My coat is a collaboration between my good friend Paula, who is an amazing sewer (the Seamstress), and myself. I’ve always loved creating my own style if I can’t find it in the shop. The idea of the coats was that you become the canvas as each one is hand-painted with an original artwork. I love making them, and seeing people wearing them is such a fabulous feeling.
What is your style?
I don’t think I have one, if I see something I love, I wear it.
What is most of your wardrobe made up of?
Lots of colour, glitter, sequence and studio clothes.
Where do you buy most of your clothes from?
Anywhere and everywhere, it depends on my budget. I love op shops! I have a lot of Nina’s work (Kingdom of Klah), Trouble & Fox in Nelson is always a good spot too.
What is your approach to shopping?
These days I buy mostly what I need, trying to be mindful of fast fashion.
What is your all-time favourite purchase?
I got these second-hand shorts at a market in Ōtautahi, I wear them so much. They are black, white with yellow lightning bolts, it looks like they were handmade. Just perfect for summer. And I would say my sequins skirt I got in another second-hand shop in Motueka. When you find the perfect second-hand treasures it’s extra special.
What has been your worst clothing disaster?
I think in my teens I made a few, don’t we all? I always explored how I could be a little extra different and unfortunately that didn’t always work out for me.
What wardrobe item should everyone invest in?
Good bras!
Do you have a style rule you always obey?
No, there are enough rules in life already.
If you could raid one person’s wardrobe, who would it be?
Maybe the Met Gala when the theme was camp. I would love to wear it all. And one person I love the style of is @luinluland, her wardrobe is my dream.
You would never catch me wearing….
Boring clothes (except when I’m in my studio working).
