ELLECanada.com’s Larissa Primeau takes a whirlwind tour of the ethereal landscapes in New Zealand and reports on why she never managed to get much farther than the North Island – for very good reason.
4. Where to shop:
The country’s biggest city and urban centre, Auckland is the place to hit for stylish street wear and homegrown kiwi fashion.
ShellShock
53 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1011 Phone:(09) 3600324
Specializing in all things that glitter and dazzle, ShellShock is the place to find a funky and original bauble that you won’t see on anyone else. With a studio located at the rear of the store, almost everything is either made onsite or by local artists. Prices are reasonable and selection is tremendous.
Sera Lily
62 Ponsonby Rd, seralilly.com Phone: (09) 360 6994.
Looking through her designs, it’s easy to see how Sera Lily has won numerous fashion awards. This young designer has had her clothes featured on multiple runways and fashion mags in New Zealand and Australia. Be sure to stop in and bring something home that will definitely get people stopping you on the street to asking “where did you get that?”
Robyn Mathieson
76 Ponsonby Road Wellington: 04 499 0409 Auckland: 09 376 3023 robynmathieson.co.nz
In New Zealand, the name Robyn Mathieson is synonymous with innovative designs. Her colourful and inventive pieces are part of what makes her one of New Zealand’s most successful designers. Her shop in Ponsonby carries a variety of handbags, shoes and unique designs that you’ll be happy to make room for in your luggage.
Miss Crabb
41 Ponsonby Road, Auckland New Zealand misscrabb.com Phone: 64 9 361 3322.
Combining elegant design and funky lines, Miss Crabb manages to make clothes full of personality and oozing with sophistication. With a London edge and a young eye, these clothes are refreshingly hip while maintaining a femininity that is sometimes lost in the quest for cool.
Looking for adventure? Find out more on the next page ...
