The 808 — Davaar X Sylvester

Two New Zealand family businesses — one born in the design workshop of Auckland, the other on a fifth-generation Southland sheep station — have come together to create a collaboration that celebrates the enduring value of local design and craftsmanship. Davaar x Sylvester brings together the creative legacy of the Sylvester fashion house and the natural fibre heritage of Davaar Wool, in a collection that honours shared values of craftsmanship, family, and the importance of making things well — while highlighting New Zealand manufacturing. This limited edition of The 808 jersey introduces the bold Sylvester red stripe — a nod to modern expression. The Sylvester huddle pip is sewn into the side seam in their signature red — a subtle marker of partnership, woven into a piece that remains unmistakably Davaar. The 808 is taken directly from a pattern knitted by Kate’s late grandmother Sally, for her husband David — grounding the design in family heritage. It leans into this history through its cable braid detailing, diagonal raglan shoulder seam, soft rounded crew neckline, and gentle cuffs and hem.