ZARA coming to Auckland, Sylvia Park

Finally we have ZARA coming to our shores, set for late 2016.   This also coincides with the opening of H&M and will really shake up the local retailers, which is only a good thing for the Kiwi shopper.

ZARA NZ will be priced similar to what it is globally with it's full range being available (women's, mens, kids).  Fingers crossed the ranges they offer us will be just like the UK.  As for Top Shop in Queen St,  I personally feel it's quite dismal. The selection is fairly bland - nothing Glassons doesn't already do and the prices aren't affordable (like they are when you are based in the UK for example).  So, I'm looking forward to seeing what ZARA brings.  I'm happy to pay a little more but the pieces need to be unique.   Love these combos below!

Image: Zara

Mark Tuckey for Cotton On Home

I've been meaning to write this post for a while now so here it is finally.  

If you know your Australian designers, then you would have heard of Mark Tuckey and his beautiful timber furniture which is very popular in Australia.   Mark uses sustainable and recycled timber to create quality pieces with a negligible footprint.   He has teamed up with iconic Australian brand Cotton On to create a stylish line of homewares which are contemporary yet affordable with a focus on good clean design. 

New Zealanders can find these items in select Cotton On stores such as the mega store in Albany.

                  

Images: Cotton On