Auckland-based fashion designer Maggie Hewitt from Maggie Marilyn can add another string to her bow with the announcement today she is teaming up with QT Auckland to design curated uniforms for its front of house team along with looks for the uniquely titled role of 'director of chaos'.
The artful approach to QT's hotel interiors is a signature part of its experience, with hotels and resorts across Australia; and two in New Zealand - Wellington and Queenstown. Each of the hotel chain’s properties is designed to reflect its location, and the QT Auckland will no doubt be a creative celebration of Tamaki Makaurau.
The opening next month marks a major evolution for the brand in New Zealand, and partnering with one of our most successful fashion exports is an opportunity to combine the hotel's concept-driven interiors with an equally conceptual uniform.
"At Maggie Marilyn, we talk about empowering the people who wear our clothes and inspiring them to change the world" Maggie explains. "When QT approached us for a uniform partnership in their Auckland hotel, they expressed the importance of supporting local and empowering their staff through what they wear - two clear synergies we felt would lead to a prosperous partnership."
The role of the director of chaos is unique to the hotel chain. Part concierge, part porter, the role requires someone able to engage with guests with a flair for theatrics, combining their expert knowledge of Auckland. Familiar to QT fans in Australia, having chaos-directing as a job title is a first for New Zealand and QT Auckland will debut the director of chaos role - with a suitably quirky and stylish outfit to suit.
