Continuing on from its success with the Fashion Atrium, Ballantynes has re-located its fashion-forward subsidiary, Contemporary Lounge, back to its home on the first floor of the legendary department store (the concept store makes a welcome return to the grandmother of Christchurch shops after a year spent in a container shop in Re:START) …
If you need another excuse to visit the vibrant Re:START, the Fashion Atrium could be it. Taking up a large portion of the first floor in Ballantynes, Fashion Atrium carries some of the best New Zealand designers Kate Sylvester, Juliette Hogan, Andrea Moore and Moochi as well the chains Cue and Veronika Maine whose majority of clothes are designed and made in Australia. And let’s not forget to mention Fashion Atrium’s newest tenant, WORLD …
Making a welcome return to Christchurch, WORLD is probably the most avant garde fashion offering you will find in the city. We’re talking silk trousers with massive protruding pockets that MC Hammer would be proud of (with matching cropped blazers), for the ladies, and psychedelic-print shirts and suits for the boys. All the WORLD clothes are made here in New Zealand so expect superb quality …
It’s often difficult to find beautifully made footwear for women that don’t involve sky high heels or tacky embellishments. Luckily Head over Heels ticks all the right boxes for wearable and stylish shoes. Stocking New Zealand labels Beau Coop, Chaos and Harmony and Kathryn Wilson as well as exclusively supplying international label Roda, your feet are in good hands …
The latest addition to Christchurch’s retro-boutique scene is the cool and quirky ‘Buchan Street Retro’ pop-up shop. Located slightly off the beaten track in an upstairs space on a Sydenham back street, it is definitely well worth the trip, with a huge collection of clothes, furniture, and collectibles on offer …
Mairehau. The rough diamond of the north. Amongst the eclectic mix of shops on the upper end of Innes Road, lies Vintage Cupboard, a whimsical store offering girls pre-loved and upcycled clothing at a price they can afford. Its neighbours include a popular suburban café, florist, fish and chip shop, dairy and pharmacy. For locals, this area is an opportunity to partake in some village-style living …
Going to the hairdresser should be an enjoyable experience. However, having your hair done in a modern, inspired space is a rarity. Amala Organic Hair Spa is a central city boutique hair studio with a point of difference. It’s organic and stylish. Enjoy the luxury of having your hair attended to in a modern, serene setting …
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