August 8, 2025 • 7 mins
Winter can feel drab and we often end up reflecting that feeling in what we wear.
Layers on layers can leave you feeling like there’s not a lot of room to play. So, how can you keep things feeling fun while staying warm... and sustainable?
Creative connoisseur Evie Kemp joined Jack Tame for a chat about livening up your winter wear while still keeping things sustainable.
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Speaker 1 (00:07):
You're listening to the Saturday Morning with Jack team podcast
from News Talks at B.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
And we're talking sustainability on News Talks. He'd b this morning,
as we do at this time every week. Evie Kemp
is in with us this morning, kiunter ev Kyoda Jack.
Winter I can feel a little bit drab, to say
the least, and we often end up kind of reflecting
that feeling in what we wear over winter. I mean,
I'm a real fashion eastevel one knows that. But just
(00:33):
to break things up, I'm wearing particularly drab colors this morning, black, black, black,
dark green and black. So there you go. But you've
got some tips this morning on some styling tips, some
sustainable styling tips on zusing things up a little bit
over winter.
Speaker 3 (00:47):
I do, and I'm I'm your opposite this morning, I'm
wearing a very brightly colored padded jacket and pink dress
and red tights. So very good.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
Okay, Well yeah, giving warm, well, I mean, keep you warm,
but also maybe bringing a little bit of a little
bit of brightness and an otherwise we lack.
Speaker 3 (01:06):
Yeah, yeah, I mean we know we have the issue
with shorter days, darker days, and generally just feeling a
bit down, and it's just so nice to use your
winter wardrobe to inject a bit of personality and life like,
not just for yourself, actually just walking around when you
see someone wearing a lovely bright jumper or a hat
or a coat, it just does boost your mood.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Yeah, no, totally. So the most sustainable way to do
things is obviously to use what you've already got. What
are some of your top tips on utilizing and maximizing
stuff you've already got in your wardrobe?
Speaker 3 (01:40):
Yeah, well, I think it's about firstly layering things that
there's things you can actually wear all year round, and
especially in a lot of altier row you know where
there isn't two extremes, so we can put some good
marino layers on underneath or on top. I like to
wear summer dresses, but I might wear a big chunky
sweater over the top and use it more like a skirt.
(02:02):
That might not be something that's so much that you
would do jack but.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
Yeah, yeah, no judgment.
Speaker 3 (02:09):
Yeah you never know you no, absolutely not. And also
then just sort of working with what you've got in
terms of having a bit of an audit and seeing
is this stuff that you could have altered to fit better,
or things that you could repair. Especially when it comes
to footwear. You know, if you've got quality boots and shoes,
it actually really is worth going and getting them fixed
(02:31):
or almost having a little tune up before winter, and
they'll see you through and then they'll see you through
for another few years.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
It's also just it's just deeply satisfying. There's something about
doing that, Like even like I had some shoes I
thought we're getting a bit old and tatty, and then
I'm just wind of got them re sold and it
just obviously made a difference in terms of the shoes. Also,
I felt so virtuous, you know.
Speaker 3 (02:52):
I know I'm laughing because I'm like I'm exactly the same.
I'm almost like I want to walk around and say like, yes,
that's right, I did get these shoes resource right.
Speaker 2 (03:01):
So what kinds of pieces do you reckon probably have
the most kind of longevity.
Speaker 3 (03:06):
Well, I think it's like things like coats, shoes, boots,
really good quality netwear as well, those kind of things.
They're not necessarily so much as sort of a trend
based item. They're things that you can really you can
express your personality. But they will last years and years
and years decades even.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Okay, hot fashion take here. I reckon knitwear has just
come back in the biggest way. And this is not
anything particularly new, Like I'd say there's been around for
at least five years, maybe longer, but I reckon there's
a little window there when itwear wasn't very cool and
it's just come back and like knitwear is properly cool.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
It.
Speaker 3 (03:42):
Oh, it's so cool. Yeah, yeah, no, you're so right,
and you're right with the timeline as well. But I
don't think it's going away. And there's all these amazing
nets is doing really creative things, and of course, you know,
wool is in our DNA here in New Zealand. So
it's just a really cool way to keep warm. But
(04:03):
it's also something that you know, you could actually get
a bit crap to yourself. You know, it's kind of
like chop wood. It will keep you warm twice or
whatever they're saying is kind of the same if you
you pick up the needles and you get yourself a
scarf or something. You know, if you thought you were
virtualous getting your shoes.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Yeah, yeah, So if you do have to go shopping
op shops are a good place to start.
Speaker 3 (04:25):
Op shops are amazing, you know, like there's just so
much good clothing already out there, and if you just
sort of shop with a bit of an eye to
what will really last and what you'll really enjoy, and
also perhaps even what you could repair or refurbish, then
you can find some real gems, especially on items that
otherwise would be really really expensive.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Are there other options I've seeking hand shopping?
Speaker 3 (04:48):
Oh, there's so many options there is online here, We've
got trade me, We've got designer wardrobe. There's great consignment
stores you sell more designer items, places like recycla boutique
or up penn will call me have on core and tatties.
And then also even just sort of local markets or
swap events stuff like that.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
Yeah, top events are a bit of a thing now.
Speaker 3 (05:12):
Yeah, you just have to be willing to get rid
of some things at the same time.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
Yes, yeah, yeah, no. My wife is a big fan of,
like of popping onto design of wardrobe and seeing what's
going and yeah, it's obviously good and besides the like
the bold and beautiful you reckon that. One of the
keys to seeking hand shopping is looking for those bits
that actually might need a little bit of work, but
something manageable and you can turn it into a bit.
Speaker 3 (05:36):
Of magic exactly, like stuff like a bubbled sweater. But
if it's beautiful one hundred percent wool, you know, get it,
debobble it and give it a nice wash and some
shampoo wool soap and it will just come up like new. Yeah,
you know, things like that, Things that that will that
just need a little bit of care. But you know,
look for quality and natural materials generally.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
Yeah. Okay, So so most sustainable way to do things
is not to buy anything seekond most is to go
seek in hand. If you do have to buy something
brand new, how can you stay kind of mindful of
shopping sustainably.
Speaker 3 (06:12):
Well, we do have a lot of great brands here
in New Zealand, brands like Koto Mile people who are
producing great sustainable clothing that will really stand the test
at the time. And the nice thing about when you're
buying quality is not just for yourself, but actually if
you do decide, you know, maybe you change size or
(06:34):
your style changes, but because it's quality, you could even
on sal it later, so it doesn't then go to
landfill it. It continues to live a life.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Yeah, oh fantastic. Hey, thank you so much. Ev. We
really appreciate your time this morning. Where can people find
you on the social media channels?
Speaker 3 (06:49):
I am on Instagram mostly and I'm there at ev
Kemp and my website is evcmp dot com.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
Easy. Hey, thank you so much. That is Evkemp with
her sustainability tips for us for getting through the dreariest
and drudgerist, drudgiest drudgiest parts of winter.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
I got there for more from Saturday Morning with Jack Tame.
Listen live to News Talks EDB from nine am Saturday,
or follow the podcast on iHeartRadio
You're listening to the Saturday Morning with Jack team podcast
from News Talks at B.
Speaker 2 (00:12):
And we're talking sustainability on News Talks. He'd b this morning,
as we do at this time every week. Evie Kemp
is in with us this morning, kiunter ev Kyoda Jack.
Winter I can feel a little bit drab, to say
the least, and we often end up kind of reflecting
that feeling in what we wear over winter. I mean,
I'm a real fashion eastevel one knows that. But just
(00:33):
to break things up, I'm wearing particularly drab colors this morning, black, black, black,
dark green and black. So there you go. But you've
got some tips this morning on some styling tips, some
sustainable styling tips on zusing things up a little bit
over winter.
Speaker 3 (00:47):
I do, and I'm I'm your opposite this morning, I'm
wearing a very brightly colored padded jacket and pink dress
and red tights. So very good.
Speaker 2 (00:56):
Okay, Well yeah, giving warm, well, I mean, keep you warm,
but also maybe bringing a little bit of a little
bit of brightness and an otherwise we lack.
Speaker 3 (01:06):
Yeah, yeah, I mean we know we have the issue
with shorter days, darker days, and generally just feeling a
bit down, and it's just so nice to use your
winter wardrobe to inject a bit of personality and life like,
not just for yourself, actually just walking around when you
see someone wearing a lovely bright jumper or a hat
or a coat, it just does boost your mood.
Speaker 2 (01:27):
Yeah, no, totally. So the most sustainable way to do
things is obviously to use what you've already got. What
are some of your top tips on utilizing and maximizing
stuff you've already got in your wardrobe?
Speaker 3 (01:40):
Yeah, well, I think it's about firstly layering things that
there's things you can actually wear all year round, and
especially in a lot of altier row you know where
there isn't two extremes, so we can put some good
marino layers on underneath or on top. I like to
wear summer dresses, but I might wear a big chunky
sweater over the top and use it more like a skirt.
(02:02):
That might not be something that's so much that you
would do jack but.
Speaker 2 (02:06):
Yeah, yeah, no judgment.
Speaker 3 (02:09):
Yeah you never know you no, absolutely not. And also
then just sort of working with what you've got in
terms of having a bit of an audit and seeing
is this stuff that you could have altered to fit better,
or things that you could repair. Especially when it comes
to footwear. You know, if you've got quality boots and shoes,
it actually really is worth going and getting them fixed
(02:31):
or almost having a little tune up before winter, and
they'll see you through and then they'll see you through
for another few years.
Speaker 2 (02:36):
It's also just it's just deeply satisfying. There's something about
doing that, Like even like I had some shoes I
thought we're getting a bit old and tatty, and then
I'm just wind of got them re sold and it
just obviously made a difference in terms of the shoes. Also,
I felt so virtuous, you know.
Speaker 3 (02:52):
I know I'm laughing because I'm like I'm exactly the same.
I'm almost like I want to walk around and say like, yes,
that's right, I did get these shoes resource right.
Speaker 2 (03:01):
So what kinds of pieces do you reckon probably have
the most kind of longevity.
Speaker 3 (03:06):
Well, I think it's like things like coats, shoes, boots,
really good quality netwear as well, those kind of things.
They're not necessarily so much as sort of a trend
based item. They're things that you can really you can
express your personality. But they will last years and years
and years decades even.
Speaker 2 (03:25):
Okay, hot fashion take here. I reckon knitwear has just
come back in the biggest way. And this is not
anything particularly new, Like I'd say there's been around for
at least five years, maybe longer, but I reckon there's
a little window there when itwear wasn't very cool and
it's just come back and like knitwear is properly cool.
Speaker 1 (03:41):
It.
Speaker 3 (03:42):
Oh, it's so cool. Yeah, yeah, no, you're so right,
and you're right with the timeline as well. But I
don't think it's going away. And there's all these amazing
nets is doing really creative things, and of course, you know,
wool is in our DNA here in New Zealand. So
it's just a really cool way to keep warm. But
(04:03):
it's also something that you know, you could actually get
a bit crap to yourself. You know, it's kind of
like chop wood. It will keep you warm twice or
whatever they're saying is kind of the same if you
you pick up the needles and you get yourself a
scarf or something. You know, if you thought you were
virtualous getting your shoes.
Speaker 2 (04:20):
Yeah, yeah, So if you do have to go shopping
op shops are a good place to start.
Speaker 3 (04:25):
Op shops are amazing, you know, like there's just so
much good clothing already out there, and if you just
sort of shop with a bit of an eye to
what will really last and what you'll really enjoy, and
also perhaps even what you could repair or refurbish, then
you can find some real gems, especially on items that
otherwise would be really really expensive.
Speaker 2 (04:45):
Are there other options I've seeking hand shopping?
Speaker 3 (04:48):
Oh, there's so many options there is online here, We've
got trade me, We've got designer wardrobe. There's great consignment
stores you sell more designer items, places like recycla boutique
or up penn will call me have on core and tatties.
And then also even just sort of local markets or
swap events stuff like that.
Speaker 2 (05:09):
Yeah, top events are a bit of a thing now.
Speaker 3 (05:12):
Yeah, you just have to be willing to get rid
of some things at the same time.
Speaker 2 (05:14):
Yes, yeah, yeah, no. My wife is a big fan of,
like of popping onto design of wardrobe and seeing what's
going and yeah, it's obviously good and besides the like
the bold and beautiful you reckon that. One of the
keys to seeking hand shopping is looking for those bits
that actually might need a little bit of work, but
something manageable and you can turn it into a bit.
Speaker 3 (05:36):
Of magic exactly, like stuff like a bubbled sweater. But
if it's beautiful one hundred percent wool, you know, get it,
debobble it and give it a nice wash and some
shampoo wool soap and it will just come up like new. Yeah,
you know, things like that, Things that that will that
just need a little bit of care. But you know,
look for quality and natural materials generally.
Speaker 2 (05:58):
Yeah. Okay, So so most sustainable way to do things
is not to buy anything seekond most is to go
seek in hand. If you do have to buy something
brand new, how can you stay kind of mindful of
shopping sustainably.
Speaker 3 (06:12):
Well, we do have a lot of great brands here
in New Zealand, brands like Koto Mile people who are
producing great sustainable clothing that will really stand the test
at the time. And the nice thing about when you're
buying quality is not just for yourself, but actually if
you do decide, you know, maybe you change size or
(06:34):
your style changes, but because it's quality, you could even
on sal it later, so it doesn't then go to
landfill it. It continues to live a life.
Speaker 2 (06:42):
Yeah, oh fantastic. Hey, thank you so much. Ev. We
really appreciate your time this morning. Where can people find
you on the social media channels?
Speaker 3 (06:49):
I am on Instagram mostly and I'm there at ev
Kemp and my website is evcmp dot com.
Speaker 2 (06:55):
Easy. Hey, thank you so much. That is Evkemp with
her sustainability tips for us for getting through the dreariest
and drudgerist, drudgiest drudgiest parts of winter.
Speaker 1 (07:05):
I got there for more from Saturday Morning with Jack Tame.
Listen live to News Talks EDB from nine am Saturday,
or follow the podcast on iHeartRadio
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