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2019 TRADE DIRECTORY REVIEW PUBLISHING CO LTD
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CHAIRMAN PUBLISHER
Peter Mitchell Tania Walters tania@reviewmags.com
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EDITOR
Caitlan Mitchell caitlan@reviewmags.com
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Raymund Sarmiento Ciaran Carroll
ISSN 2816-1076 (Print) ISSN 2816-1084 (Online ) Level 3, Suite 9, 20 Augustus Tce Parnell, Auckland PO Box 37 140, Parnell Auckland, New Zealand Tel (09) 304 0142 Fax (09) 377 2794 NZ Apparel is published monthly under licence. Please direct all enquiries and correspondence to NZ Apparel. The opinions and material published in this edition of NZ Apparel are not necessarily those of the publishers unless specifically stated. All material appearing in NZ Apparel is copyright and may only be reproduced with the consent of the publisher. Copyright 2017 NZ Apparel Magazine.
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CELEBRATING FIFTY YEARS Apparel Magazine is excited to be celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. Established in 1969 by Peter Mitchell, as his daughter, I am proud to follow in the family footsteps. For 50 years, Apparel has been feeding the industry new innovations, events and trends. We have a proud history of working with all of you to produce industry insights. Not limited to print, Apparel also produces a far-reaching weekly e-newsletter, our annual Trade Directory, an extensive website filled with news and features, and now an ongoing commitment to bring emerging New Zealand designers to a world stage at Vancouver Fashion Week every season. This Apparel Trade Directory is essentially your industry cheat sheet. From manufacturers, wholesalers, agents, distributors, suppliers, designers and everyone in between – we have it all. Thanks to the support of the local industry we are able to produce this publication annually. If you missed out on your free listing, be sure to fill out the 2020 form online at www. apparelmagazine.co.nz. Thank you to everyone who has supported Apparel over the last 50 years. We aim to provide information for industry members at all levels, from chains to independents to emerging brands. I look forward to working with you this year, please feel free to reach out for anything, my door is always open.
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Editor’s Pick LAYBUY HILLS HATS
Established in 1875, the backbone of Hills Hats’ Wellington factory was making uniform hats. This has steadily turned into a high-end fashion department, running with a combination of classic designs, elaborate fabrics and twisting traditional silhouettes. With a growing appetite for statement hats, Hills Hats celebrates over 140 years of being at the forefront of millinery. As experts in the industry, Hills Hats produce the highest quality hats in the heart of Wellington. Featuring a diverse range from straw to wool, fashion to formal, Hills Hats have the perfect handmade hats available. Define yourself. Express yourself. Get into a hat. For more information visit www.hillshats.co.nz.
Laybuy is New Zealand’s largest buy now, pay later service provider. Proudly New Zealand owned and operated, Laybuy allows consumers to receive their purchase now and spread the total cost over six weekly automatic payments, interest free. Laybuy increases basket size, improves conversion and removes credit risk, all while making purchases more affordable for customers. Through Laybuy, retailers no longer need to store traditional layby stock pending final payment, manage the administrative costs of traditional layby orders, or worry about credit and fraud risk. For more information, visit www.laybuy.com or contact merchant@laybuy.com.
CHARLES PARSONS OTAGO KNITWEAR
Otago Knitwear’s woollen garments are all made in New Zealand. The company uses fine merino wool, angora, New Zealand merino possum and lamb’s wool to produce an extensive range of quality garments and accessories. New Zealanders recognise Otago Knitwear’s various labels for being well made and long wearing – favourite items that feel great to wear and don’t disappoint. Based in Dunedin, Otago Knitwear was established in 1999. Today, it employs 17 people, including a team of highly-skilled machinists, and knitwear technicians who have the knowledge and experience to produce some of the finest knitted garments in the world. For more information, visit www.otagoknitwear.co.nz.
Charles Parsons & Co is a privatelyowned family business with a proud heritage and diverse expertise in textiles and fabrics. Operating an array of highly successful and specialised businesses throughout Australia and New Zealand across almost every fabric and textile category, Charles Parsons remains at the forefront of the Australasian textile industry. It develops and sources fabrics for apparel, soft furnishings for the home and a broad range of technical fabrics for commercial applications, all soundly backed by rigorous tests from its accredited Melbourne-based textile laboratory. By offering complete and inspired product solutions, Charles Parsons carry an extensive range of fabrics, including
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wovens, knits, jacquards, merino, laces, satin and novelty fabrics in full colour ranges. Its products are suitable for many applications, including fashion, technical, apparel, corporate and school wear, active sports and bridal wear. Charles Parsons also supplies a range of trims and accessories for all aspects of garment construction and supply the home textile market in drapery, upholstery, cushions, throws and napery. With an extensive knowledge base spanning four generations, Charles Parsons proudly continues to offer new and innovative products and services to our customers. Find out how you can grow your business with Charles Parsons. For more information call 09 969 7372 or email apparel@charlesparsons.co.nz
Need a bag for your upcoming show? Look for Carried Away Bags! They specialise in custom made and custom printed bags. Offering a wide range of printed and plain bags, Carried Away Bags can supply a variety of carry bags from biodegradable plastics, standard plastic, paper, and reusable ECO friendly fabrics like jute, non-woven or calico. Carried Away Bags have been successfully serving clients nationwide since 1988. Customers appreciate their wealth of product knowledge and expertise over the last three decades. If you need bags for trade shows, runway shows, promotions, retail, brochures – reach for Carried Away Bags. The team also work closely with advertising and marketing agencies in New Zealand. “We combine quality and service with personal ongoing contact with all of our customers.” For more information, visit www.carriedaway.co.nz.
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RACHEL MILLS STUDIO PATTERN MAKING + SAMPLING | ETHICALLY MADE WOMENSWEAR | WORKSHOPS Based in Parnell, Auckland, Rachel Mills is a champion pattern maker. Quality is never impaired, as the team’s strong point is attention to detail. All patterns are made by hand, in-house, and can also take a design through to cutting and sample making. Her skilled team strive to create the best possible outcome for your designs while working within your budget. Rachel Mills also has her own eponymous label which reduces the footprint and returns value to what is consumed. All garments are made locally in Auckland with fabric sourced from a combination of deadstock and organic fabrics. Her signature styles include garments that wrap and tie around the body with detail openings through the pocket in the trousers and skirts to transform the process of getting dressed into a ritual rather than a chore. A third arm of the company hosts workshops in Parnell under R.M. Studio where they teach sewing and pattern making skills. “In an attempt to return a sense of value and longevity to what we are consuming, we want to teach what it is that goes into making lovely things,” said Mills. Rachel Mills is available now for freelance pattern making. Email info@rachelmills.co.nz.
UMSIKO
At UMSIKO, the team works closely with all its clients to achieve their vision from the initial design stages, pattern-making, samples, bulk cutting and fusing, through to production runs of any size. All are managed in UMSIKO’s workroom in the heart of Wellington. The team uses careful planning and a detailed knowledge to ensure that all patterns and production meets the highest of standards. UMSIKO takes pride in the fact that all the garments produced carry the words ‘Made in New Zealand’. For more information visit www.umsiko.co.nz.
TESTEX
TESTEX is an independent Swiss testing and certification organisation operating worldwide with the focus on textile testing. TESTEX has been testing, analysing and certifying with the focus on the textile sector since 1846. In addition to its Swiss headquarters in Zurich, TESTEX has branch offices in North America, Europe and especially in the Asia/Pacific region. For more information visit http://www.testex.com/en/ or email auckland@testex.com.
ECLIPSE
Based in Brisbane Australia with showrooms nationwide and New Zealand, Eclipse Textiles is the leader in wholesale stretch fabrics catering for the swimwear, active sports, fashion, dancewear and intimate apparel markets: • • • •
High quality stretch LYCRA® fabrics Leaders in product innovation Extensive stocked ranges Exceptional service
Established in 1987 and acquired by Charles Parsons in 2014 Eclipse Textiles are the proud distributers of Italian CARVICO, JERSEY LOMELLINA and EUROJERSEY quality fabrics. Eclipse also offers a variety of additional fabrics either hand selected or specifically designed from a range of mills worldwide. Download our FREE corporate catalogue: WWW.ECLIPSETEXTILES.COM.AU/ABOUT-US Contacts: Head Office Brisbane Australia: + 61 7 3251 2970 Display Location Auckland: 0508 88 44 11 Email: eclipse@eclipsetextiles.com.au Website: www.eclipsetextiles.com.au
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VITAG
Helping retailers outsmart thieves and minimise loss since 2003. Stay ahead of the bad guys. Vitag provides world-leading security systems and software, consultants who really know their stuff, and a nationwide network of engineers ready to deliver and support your retail business. From simple loss prevention systems to in-store business intelligence solutions, Vitag security systems are hard at work in almost every retail sector – from fashion, consumer electronics and pharmaceutical, to sports, office supplies and DIY. For more information, visit www.vitag.nz.
KUDOS
INTERNATIONAL FASHION GROUP
For over a decade International Fashion Group (IFG) has curated the most premium fashion labels from across the globe, emerging as the industry leader in launching and establishing international designer labels in the New Zealand market. Auckland’s dedicated and professional team of industry experts brings IRO, PAIGE, AG, Johnny Was, GREY Jason Wu, Hemant & Nandita, Interval, Grey State, Koral, and Rebel Wilson x Angels to a loyal portfolio of local retailers, ensuring that the New Zealand market gets only the most sought after, luxurious, and exclusive international fashion. From powerhouse branding, customer service and public relations through to sales, logistics and retail strategy, IFG’s multifaceted nature provides European and American labels such as IRO and Paige an unrivalled and home grown playing field across New Zealand retailers. For more information call +64 9 378 8900 or email info@internationalfashiongroup.com.au. www. internationalfashiongroup.com.au.
If you are looking for intelligent solutions as a retailer, Kudos is the top point of sale and retail management for your store or chain of stores used by many leading New Zealand fashion labels. The cloud of local based software is friendly and easy to use, incorporating Xero/ MYOB/Quickbooks Interface and offering MailChimp integration, with all reports able to be sent to smartphones or tablets. Designed for retailers by the people who know retail inside out, the solutions offer customer loyalty programmes with loyalty points, buying history, purchasing trends and is fully responsive and integrated into the e-retailers website for seamless product and customer flow. Kudos make it easy to create and operate an online store with e-retailer, that shares all the information common to your physical stores in one source – making life a breeze. Solutions offered by Kudos also include interrogator reporting showing trends, top performers, brand performance and supplier performance. For more information visit www.kudos.co.nz.
HUNGRY CREEK
Hungry Creek Art & Craft School offer Certificate, Diploma and Bachelor of Visual Arts qualifications in Jewellery Design, Ceramics, Painting and Sculpture. Learning from some of New Zealand’s best jewellery designers, study a Diploma in Jewellery Design and begin your career as a jeweller. To find out more visit www.hungrycreek.ac.nz or call 09 414 7107. Don’t forget to follow Hungry Creek on Facebook and Instagram @hungrycreeknz.
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WALL FABRICS
Wall Fabrics is an Australasian based fabric wholesaler, providing high end fabrics to fashion designers and clothing manufacturers. It stocks a large and diverse range of fabrics, with a heavy focus on natural fibres including wool suiting and coating, silk, cotton and linen. They also carry a large range of merino knit products along with a range of triacetate items from Japan. Wall Fabrics’ head office and main warehouse is based in Auckland, from which is has been servicing New Zealand companies for over 30 years. It also has offices in both Sydney and Melbourne, where it has been operating for the past decade. For more information email sales@wallfabrics.com or call 09 361 6162.
FROST TEXTILES
Frost Textiles Ltd continues to source and develop products for its valued clients. With over 40 years of trade, Frost Textiles have a vast, reliable network of suppliers around the globe. With the ever-changing fast pace of fashion and apparel new ranges are being released five times per year. The team always have something new to show and something new in development. The team aim to bring the latest designs and fabrications to the market quickly and are a genuine wholesaler and carry stock in all items. For more information email brendon@frostex.co.nz or call 09 360 8581.
Company listings A-Z ACADEMY APPAREL 82 Broadway Avenue Palmerston North New Zealand Contact: Sally Poole T: +64 06 354 0979 E: sales@academyapparel.co.nz www.academyapparel.co.nz
ANDREA MOORE 63 Mackelvie Street Ponsonby Auckland New Zealand Contact: Brian Molley T: +64 09 360 9640 E: brian@andreamoore.co.nz www.andreamoore.co.nz
ASSET FACTORY 326H New North Road Kingsland Auckland New Zealand Contact: Jo Mackie T: +64 09 377 3559 E: info@assetfactory.co.nz www.assetfactory.co.nz
ACCENT GROUP LTD (NZ OFFICE) Shed 15, 1-3 City Works Depot, 77 Cook Street Auckland New Zealand T: +64 09 373 1460 E: accentcustomerservice@accentgr.com.au
ANGELS FASHIONS LTD 98 St. George Street Papatoetoe Auckland New Zealand T: +64 09 277 7735 E: info@angelsfashion.co.nz www.angelsfashion.co.nz
ATTWOOD ELECTRONICS LTD 51E Allens Road East Tamaki Auckland New Zealand Contact: Wayne Handisides T: +64 09 271 0280 E: info@attwood.nz www.attwood.nz
ADVANCE RETAIL TECHNOLOGY LTD PO Box 2902 Auckland New Zealand Contact: Neil Ruthven T: +64 09 980 4580 E: info@advanceretail.com www.advanceretail.com
APPAREL 21
2-101 Cremorne Street Richmond Australia T: +61 08 841 59800 www.apparel21.com
AK LEATHER FASHIONS 921 Dominion Road Mt Roskill Auckland New Zealand T: +64 027 294 3361 E: victorialeather@xtra.co.nz www.leatherland.co.nz
ALBION CLOTHING LTD 258 Lichfield Street Christchurch New Zealand Contact: Stuart Montgomery T: +64 03 379 7677 E: stuart@albionclothing.co.nz www.albionclothing.co.nz ALISON BLAIN DESIGNER 9 Azores Way, Welcome Bay Tauranga New Zealand Contact: Alison Blain T: +64 021 614 808 E: alison@alisonblain.co.nz www.alisonblain.co.nz ALPHA KNITS 5/55 Firth Street Drury Auckland New Zealand T: +64 09 294 8070 E: alphaknits@slingshot.co.nz ANDREA BIANI SHOES LTD 213 Broadway Newmarket Auckland New Zealand Contact: Venetia Shine T: +64 09 522 2401 E: venetia@andreabiani.co.nz www.andreabiani.co.nz
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APPAREL TRADE PRESSERS LTD Unit 5, 43A Linwood Avenue Mt Albert Auckland New Zealand Contact: Bryce Heron T: +64 09 849 4407 E: presser@xtra.co.nz www.appareltradepressers.co.nz AQUARIUS DESIGN LTD 109 Valley Road Mt Eden Auckland New Zealand Contact: Matt Buckeridge T: +64 09 370 0015 E: info@aquariusdesign.co.nz www.aquariusdesign.co.nz ARGYLE SCHOOLWEAR 8 Hugo Johnston Drive Penrose Auckland New Zealand Contact: David Flynn T: +64 09 622 1110 E: sales@argyleschoolwear.co.nz www.argyleschoolwear.co.nz ARIA CREATIVE INTERNATIONAL Suite 2, Subtle Silks Building, 16 Lake Street Cambridge New Zealand Contact: Jill Blackman T: +64 07 827 3051 E: jill@ariacreative.co.nz www.ariacreative.co.nz ARTHUR N. ROWE LTD 16-18 Taylors Road St Lukes Auckland New Zealand Contact: Mike Rowe T: +64 09 849 2585 E: sewing.rowe@xtra.co.nz www.homesew.co.nz
AUCKLAND FABRIC PRINTERS 7-21 Lovegrove Crescent Otara Auckland New Zealand Contact: Paul Onion T: +64 09 274 4100 www.aucklandfabricprinters.co.nz AUROR 32 Nikau Street, Eden Terrace Auckland New Zealand Contact: Andrew Leighton T: +64 09 377 3933 E: joinus@auror.co www.auror.co AUT TEXTILE AND DESIGN LAB 9 Mount Street Auckland New Zealand Contact: Peter Heslop T: +64 09 921 9999 E: tdl@aut.ac.nz www.tdl.aut.ac.nz BEE DEE BAGS 17 Kahika Road Birkdale Auckland New Zealand Contact: Elna Du Toit T: +64 0800 232 710 E: elna.dutoit@beedeebags.co.nz www.beedeebags.co.nz BENNETT MIRROR TECHNOLOGY LTD 16 Maleme Street Tauranga New Zealand Contact: Duane Finch T: +64 07 928 5380 E: duane@bennettmirror.co.nz www.duravision.net
BINTANG MODELS & MANAGEMENT Level 33, 23-29 Albert Street Auckland New Zealand Contact: Patric Seng T: +64 021 130 0182 E: info@bintangmodels.com www.bintangmodels.com
CATHY POPE JEWELLERY 1/37 Fairlands Avenue Waterview Auckland New Zealand Contact: Cathy Pope T: +64 021 361 400 E: cathy@cathypope.co.nz www.cathypope.co.nz
BOLD PRINT LTD PO Box 42251 Orakei Auckland New Zealand Contact: Rob Martin T: +64 027 494 5072 E: rob@boldprint.co.nz www.boldprint.co.nz
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Our focus is to provide products BRUCE MOORE AGENCIES 55 Longhurst Terrace and services to enhance
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Cashmere Christchurch CAMBRIDGE CLOTHING LTD UR PRODUCT PRESENTATIONS • YOUR PROFITABILITY New Zealand 525 Rosebank Road D CREATE A POINT OF DIFFERENCE FOR YOUR BUSINESS Contact: Bruce Moore Avondale Auckland T: +64 027 434 1433
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BW 36.174 93-95 Anzac Avenue CBD Auckland New Zealand Contact: Blair Wheeler T: +64 021 023 38144 E: bw36.174@gmail.com www.bw36174.co.nz
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CENTRAL CITY CUTTING LTD 111 May Road Mt Roskill Auckland New Zealand Contact: Kevin Frost T: +64 09 629 1144 E: kevin@cccutting.co.nz www.cccutting.co.nz CHANELLE VAN T VEEN MAKE-UP PO Box 314010 Orewa Auckland New Zealand Contact: Chanelle Van T Veen T: +64 022 121 9040 E: chanellevtvmakeup@gmail.com www.chanellevtvmakeup.com
CARRIED AWAY BAGS PO Box: 40404 Glenfield, Auckland 0747 T: +64 0800 455 353 E: bags@carriedaway.co.nz www.carriedaway.co.nz
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CHARLES PARSONS (NZ) LTD
Harbourside Business Park, 525 Rosebank Road Avondale Auckland New Zealand T: 09 969 7372 E: info@charlesparsons.com www.charlesparsons.com
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