Adrian Hailwood has had his own fashion label, Hailwood, for 14 years, with his range stocked throughout New Zealand, Australia, USA and UK.
What do you drive?
A very sexy DS5 by Citroen in black, or Noir Perla Nera is its fancy colour name.
How did you become a Citroen DS ambassador?
I met Simon Rose, division manager at Sime Darby Automobiles NZ, and discussed the possibilities of working together. Several months later I'm now the ambassador for the prestigious DS line. We are working on a number of exciting projects together over the next 12 months, starting with this year's New Zealand Fashion Week.
Are there similarities between car design and fashion design?
Yes I think so. With fashion you are striving to create designs that are not only wearable but hold a sense of well thought-out design and style that sets them apart from others. In the case of the DS line I feel this is the same in the sense that they are a luxury to drive and easy on the eye.
Are you inspired by car designs, ie the DS range?
I have a couple of designs in the fashion week show that work in with the shape and design of the DS5 ... lots of sexy curves and a little dark streak.
