Barney Cools has been turning Sydney beach culture into clothes since 2014, and the formula has not changed: relaxed shapes, nostalgic details and colours that look like a good summer. Wally is an authorised Barney Cools stockist in Auckland. Here is the brand, the fits and where to find it in New Zealand.
The Barney Cools story
In the brand's own words: "Founded in 2014, B.Cools was born on the Northern Beaches of Sydney. What was spawned in a humble beach shack has grown into an international language of leisure." The world of the brand stays "rooted in resort, surf & sport, showcased through a retrospective and nostalgic lens", all under the long-running tagline Poolside Etiquette.
The pieces to know
The Scribe Tee is the one the brand itself calls a core, top-selling style, and the hand-drawn logo is the most recognisable thing Barney Cools makes. The Denim Jort is the cult piece: a loose 13oz denim short that has outlived every trend cycle since it appeared. We also rate the Cabana Shirt for holidays that deserve documentation, the Eso Hood for the cooler months, and the Baggy Barrel Jean for the wider-leg denim moment.
Sizing and fit
Tops run alpha sizing from XS to XXL and the fits are intentionally relaxed: the Scribe Tee is boxy with a standard length per the brand's own notes. Denim runs waist sizing from 28 to 38, and the Denim Jort is meant to sit loose. If you prefer things neater up top, size down in the tees; for denim, take your usual waist.
Where to buy Barney Cools in New Zealand
Wally is an authorised Barney Cools stockist. Our current range covers the Logo, Scribe and Script tees, shirting from the Cabana to the Box Crop, hoods, track pants, denim jorts and the Baggy Barrel Jean.
Shop the full Barney Cools range online with free NZ delivery on orders over $80, or come into the store at 53 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna. Full-price items can be returned within 30 days in original condition.