"The Model No Longer Supports Us": Wynn Hamlyn to Discontinue Production

Influential designer Wynn Crawshaw has announced that Wynn Hamlyn’s Spring Summer 2026 collection will be its last, as the brand faces a shifting industry landscape.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 14, 2026, 6:29 AM EDT

Source: RNZ Pacific

A Visionary Decade

Founder Wynn Crawshaw, who famously left a career in land surveying ten years ago to launch the brand, shared the news via Instagram on Monday. The announcement marks a sobering moment for the local industry, given the brand's rapid ascent:

Global Reach: Stocked in luxury giants like Bloomingdale’s, Harvey Nichols, and Moda Operandi.

Celebrity Endorsement: Worn by Michelle Obama (on her podcast) and Pete Davidson (on Saturday Night Live).

Retail Footprint: Opened a flagship Auckland store in 2020, navigating the height of the pandemic.

The "Structure" Problem