This October, ECC Auckland becomes the stage for a rare encounter with one of Australia’s most quietly influential tailoring houses. P.Johnson, long admired for its effortless refinement and modern interpretation of sartorial codes, will host an exclusive trunk show at ECC’s Grafton showroom from 22nd — 26th October. While the brand has presented in New Zealand before, this marks the first time its womenswear collections will be seen here — an evolution that underscores its widening scope while retaining the ease and precision that have defined Patrick Johnson’s vision since founding the label in 2009.
P.Johnson’s showrooms are located in cities like Sydney, Melbourne, London, and New York, with tailoring made in an atelier in Tuscany, so the opportunity to experience the craft first-hand in Auckland, is a rare one. For five days, New Zealand clients can step into the world of P.Johnson through made-to-measure and ready-to-wear appointments, guided directly by the brand’s team. Expect fluid suiting in muted neutrals, relaxed silhouettes that read as both contemporary and timeless, and collections spanning essentials, eveningwear, tailoring, and swim.
The setting is, unsurprisingly, as considered as the clothing. Styled by Johnson’s wife — lauded interior designer Tamsin Johnson, the ECC showroom will feature the brand’s summer arrivals alongside custom USM modular furniture. The pairing is deliberate, with P.Johnson and USM sharing a commitment to clarity, longevity, and understatement. “Interior design has always been central to our identity,” Thomas Walsh, partner at P. Johnson tells me, “Partnering with ECC and USM felt natural. Collaborating with ECC allows us to connect with our New Zealand community in person — an audience with an innate sense of design. This partnership embodies the intersection of fashion and design, a dialogue that lies at the heart of the P. Johnson brand.”
Just as USM’s modularity reflects permanence and adaptability in design, P.Johnson’s tailoring is created to live fluidly in the rhythm of its wearer’s day. Both reject excess in favour of quiet precision — a philosophy ECC, too, has long championed in its curations. “ECC is proud to partner with USM for the P. Johnson Trunk Show, with wardrobes chosen for the occasion by Creative Director and Interior Designer Tamsin Johnson. A modern classic, USM embodies timeless, sustainable design — pieces crafted to endure, echoing P. Johnson’s own ethos of craftsmanship,” says Richard Thorburn, Director at ECC.
For those attuned to design and detail, this trunk show is not merely a shopping opportunity but a moment of alignment, with fashion, furniture, and space coming together to create an atmosphere of rare refinement. Appointments are essential.
If you would like to purchase one of the custom USM units chosen by Tamsin, or design your own unit, email [email protected], or head into the showroom to discuss your requirements.
