House of Darwin's collaboration with Merrell champions 'Territory State of Mind'

Phoebe Blogg Published April 18, 2025 at 8.30am (AWST)

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House of Darwin has collaborated with outdoor footwear and apparel brand Merrell on a new line inspired by Country in the Northern Territory. (Image: supplied)

House of Darwin has announced it has joined forces with popular outerwear and outdoors brand Merrell for a new collection.

Unveiling a bold new collaboration which reimagines Merrell's iconic Hydro Moc through a Territory lens, the new drop of clothing and footwear is available in three distinct colourways.

Each draws from the raw, untamed landscapes of the Northern Territory, from ochre-stained escarpments to sun-bleached floodplains and deep blue waterholes.

With the new limited edition drop described as more than a shoe but a state of mind, the collaboration is set to engage loyal consumers of both House of Darwin and Merrell.

*Darwin x Merrell hydro moc. (Image: supplied)*

Alongside the Hydro Mocs, the collaboration also includes a tightly curated capsule collection designed to help wearers find their 'Territory State of Mind', wherever they are in the world.

The pieces strive to fuse performance with storytelling, inviting wearers to move through landscapes, connect to Country, and tap into a sense of self shaped by nature, community, and culture.

Rooted in the Northern Territory, House of Darwin brings a powerful narrative to the collaboration which champions remote voices, celebrates connection to land, and challenges people to see the world differently.

In Merrell, a global leader in outdoor exploration, they've found the perfect partner to help carry this message beyond the red dirt.

*The collaboration invites wearers to "pull the cord, disconnect, and find peace in their Territory". (Image: supplied)*

House of Darwin founder Shaun Edwards said the new collection came together quite naturally, as both brands are heavily inspired by Country and the outdoors.

"We've always admired what Merrell stands for, a brand rooted in the outdoors. That aligns deeply with our own values at House of Darwin, where we're constantly inspired by Country and how people connect to it," Edwards told Style Up.

"It started as a conversation around how we could tell a story through product, something that reflects the unique landscapes and mindset of the Northern Territory.

"From there, the Hydro Moc felt like the perfect canvas. It's bold, functional, and unapologetically different. Together we created three colourways inspired by the Territory, and a capsule collection that encourages people to explore their own version of a 'Territory State of Mind'."

*The House of Darwin says their the collaboration collection "is marked with the spirit of the Top End and shared with the rest of the world". (Image: supplied)*

Looing forward to seeing both House of Darwin and Merrell customers wearing the new range, Edwards said it is a proud moment for the brand and what it stands for.

"Bringing this to life has been a proud moment, not just for us as a brand, but as a movement grounded in storytelling and representation," he said.

"We're excited to see people wearing these pieces around the world, carrying a little bit of the NT with them.

The House of Darwin x Merrell collection launched on 17 April exclusively via houseofdarwin.com and selected stockists.

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