Obsessions with Courtney Joe

Friend of Meadowlark, Courtney Joe, stylist, writer and creative consultant. Immersed in the New Zealand fashion industry, Courtney has exceptional taste and a discerning eye for beauty. Find out what Courtney is obsessed with, and the Meadowlark pieces she loves most.

I’m obsessed with listening to?
Suki Waterhouse’s Back in Love.

I’m obsessed with creating?
Beautiful images, always. But right now — beautiful spaces to create in.

I’m obsessed with going to?
Seoul, South Korea.

I’m obsessed with reading?
Books about people writing books — coincidentally, of late. I have just finished Writers and Lovers by Lily King and Fruit Fly by Josh Silver.

I’m obsessed with the art of?
Cy Twombly and Nicolina Mora.

I’m obsessed with the photography of?
Anders Edström.

I’m obsessed with the design of?
Nina Christen (footwear design director at Dior, previously at Loewe, Bottega Veneta, The Row and Phoebe Philo-era Céline).

I’m obsessed with wearing? (Meadowlark piece)
The Pearl Rope Necklace and Magda Drop Earrings.

I’m obsessed with helping / doing my part in?
Being a conscious consumer. Buying less, but better. Prioritising secondhand and vintage. Voting with my wallet. The list is never ending, and I am always trying to do better.

I’m also obsessed with...?
Olivia Cashmore shirts and this Ottolenghi Carrot Cake.