Tired of the same old stores and chains? Well nzgirl has scoured the country to find some of New Zealand’s best and lesser known stores definitely worth including in your next shopping spree...
If you're in Wellington... Frutti – 176 Cuba Street, Wellington Showcasing a number of one off pieces by Wellington designers, Frutti is a vibrant and quirky store full of modern day garments all made with real vintage material. Frutti stocks brands such as Surge, Devot, Who is Dead Martin, Stylists, Own and Rush, and they pride themselves on their reasonable pricing. Definitely a store worth checking out.
If you're in Auckland... Individual – 42 Hurstmere Road Takapuna, Auckland
Individual hosts an array of Kiwiana designs and clothing made for the modern day girl. Although slightly more costly, Individual stocks one of a kind garments all made with only the finest materials New Zealand has on offer. Individual also sells an excellent range of New Zealand jewellery.
If you're in the North Island... Evolution – Several Locations throughout the North Island In the style of Lippy, this very cool store prides itself on it “progression of style” and is one of the few NZ stores which offers online shopping. Evolution hosts some of fashions most sort-after looks and constantly offers new garments for the shopaholics amongst us. Check out www.evolutionclothing.co.nz.
If you'd rather let your fingers do the shopping... Modcloth.com Although not a NZ store, this online American vintage store is just too good to ignore. With an endless supply of vintage dresses, skirts and the alike, there is something for every female shopper and better yet, they ship to New Zealand! Be careful when you scroll through their catalogue though...you may become very addicted, you’ve been warned!
If you're in Dunedin... Slick Willy’s – upstairs at 323A George Street Dunedin Slick Willy’s is a local favourite amongst Dunedin students, presenting street fashion for both the young females and males of today. They stock brands such as Schwipe, Thousand Reasons, Material Boy, Another Boy, Stolen Girlfriends Club, Keep, Creative recreation and Gram. Their effortlessly chic employees are all lovely and extremely helpful too.
If you're in Wellington...
If you're in the North Island...
f you're in Dunedin...