Dressed To express

HE’S AN EMERGING FASHION ICON, FINDING HIS VOICE AND DISCOVERING HIS SUPERPOWER

- Naomi Toy

Looking inside Christian Wilkins’ walk-in wardrobe feels a little like getting a glimpse through a window into his heart and soul. It is bursting with a kaleidoscope of colours, full of fun and joy, there’s a lot of texture, it’s very busy, and it’s definitely something you want to keep exploring.

Since the 27-year-old first started appearing on red carpets around Australia, often with his dad – Nine media personality and legend of the entertainment business, Richard Wilkins – the actor and model has been making waves with his unique style.

His outfits not only turn heads, they makes headlines. In a world where celebrities are often styled within an inch of their lives to the point where the individual is lost, waiting to see what Wilkins will wear is now a highlight of red-carpet events. Rarely does he disappoint. It may not be to everyone’s taste, but when you witness the joy that fashion brings him, it’s impossible not to share in his delight.

“It’s my form of art – and I love it,” he tells WHO. “I just always loved having fun. As a kid, I had such a joie de vivre, and I just loved dressing up and I think that’s part of it. I’ve always said that I don’t necessarily have good taste, but I certainly have fun with my fashion. And I just enjoy it.”