Schmap.com supports the following browsers:
PC
 Dress for action |
The Strand Takapuna Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 489 7335 |
Featuring mainly New Zealand and Australian labels, this is the place for specialized sportswear. The wide range of stock includes women's dresses up to size 22, sarongs, rash shirts for sun protection, board shorts, gymwear, swimwear, sportswear, Italian sandals up to size 10, accessories, socks and swim goggles. Swimwear is available all year round. There is plenty of parking on the street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Quality street and surfwear |
152 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 375 3010 |
The sign out in the front of this store says "Surfwear, Streetwear, Jeans" - and that is what you find here. More of a younger persons' store, Amazon aims for the casual look. Everything is fashionable, and name brands include Mambo, Quiksilver, Split, Mossimo, Lee Jeans, Globe shoes, and Dirty Dog sunglasses. They sell pants, t-shirts, sweatshirts, gloves, caps, beanies, snowboarding pants and jackets, and much more. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Upmarket, undercover shopping in the city |
21-25 Elliott Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 375 4960 http://www.atriumonelliott.co.nz |
As a fairly new building the Atrium offers the best in ambience and facilities, including escalators, lifts and a magnificently decorated dome over head. There is a range of exclusive shops for fashion and sports clothing, shoes, books, gifts, homeware and more. You will find Max, Sussan, amie*, George Harrison, Rebel Sport, Amazon, Dymocks, Andrea Biani, Higashi and The Great New Zealand Shop. The food hall on the ground floor is an excellent if rather busy place. One hour's free parking with a shopping receipt is available in the Crowne Plaza Hotel parking building, entrance off Albert Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: wcities |
|
Stylish, quality gear in hard-to-find sizes |
51 Pitt Street Newton Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 377 4190 / +1 800 42 4448 (toll free) http://www.beggs.co.nz/ |
This establishment in the former Central Ambulance Station has a big reputation for outfitting big men in stylish, comfortable clothes. It has an international client list, and had a surprise visit from Italian tenor Luciano Pavarotti when he was in Auckland to perform. Trading since 1933, the family-owned store was taken over by the present owners in 1982. Most of the clothing is New Zealand-made, and includes accessories and belts, tailor made suits and sports coats, ready-to-wear garments and made-to-measure items. Sizes go up to 7XL! Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
An uplifting experience |
Shop 8, The Rialto Centre Broadway, Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 520 0109 |
There are more than 200 different styles, colors and sizes of bras in stock plus a complete fitting service. There is complete privacy in the fitting rooms, but a consultant can be summoned at the push of a button. Brands include Elle MacPherson, Hey Sister, Bendon and Hickory. A special touch is comfortable seating next to the fitting rooms where partners can read magazines while they wait (or they can explore the range of men's underwear). Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: wcities |
|
A match made in heaven |
Durham Lane West Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 302 0105 |
Part of the new Little High Street shopping development, Briarwood opened its first store on Broadway, Newmarket. They sell their own range of specialty shoes and handbags, often creating matching sets in a variety of feminine and fun designs and colours. All of their products are designed and made in New Zealand and are often limited runs, ensuring exclusivity as well as style. Who can resist an embroidered hot pink silk mule with a matching bag? Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Skater chick style |
203 Karangahape Road Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 308 9394 |
Bunny Boutique stock all you need for that complete New York skateboarder-girl look, or at least a taste of it! They have all the most highly sought-after US labels such as Mini, Paul Frank and X-Large, as well as some local labels and lesser known overseas underground designer pieces. They also have a wide range of accessories and quirky pieces imported from the cooler US style capitals like New York, San Francisco and LA. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Pure Italian style |
240 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 524 7077 |
For fantastic shoes and service with European panache, head straight for Cesare Scarpe & Accessori on Broadway and now in Vulcan Lane. Owner Cesare is often on site to assist your decision making and is always helpful and hopelessly charming. He hand picks most styles himself and is a real enthusiast who instils the same fervour for shoes into his customers. Prices are high but become irrelevant once you slip into a pair of Casadei heels! A small range of handbags is also in store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Asian style |
5/117 Parnell Road Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 8929 |
Cocorico is a hidden treasure on Auckland's Parnell Road-a very reasonably priced women's clothing and accessory store filled with stylish and unusual delights. Funky fashions from Hong Kong sit comfortably next to locally made garments created by the stores young, Asian owners with the New Zealand market in mind. Accessories include jewelery and hair accessories that are very inexpensive and as up to the minute as fashion can get. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Designer duty-free and souvenir shopping |
Corner Customs and Albert Streets Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 308 0700 http://www.dfsgalleria.com/Gal... |
DFS is housed in the city's old Customhouse building, designed by architect Thomas Mahoney in the French Renaissance style and built in 1889. Now it has the best international products the world has to offer, mainly for the duty free shopper. Four floors of famous brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Christian Dior, Prada, Hermes, Oroton, Adidas, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Tiffany, and Ralph Lauren make for overwhelming shopping! New Zealand products include woolen clothing, honey, kiwi fruit products, art and gifts, not forgetting All Black football garments. A foreign exchange is on the third floor. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bryan Goddard |
|
From around the world |
243 Parnell Road Parnell Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 307 2939 |
This small jewelery store has items from around the globe. It is nearly all handmade, and mostly made from silver colored metals, with some beads and leather on various items. They have necklaces, bangles, bracelets, rings, earrings, and a limited selection of watches. Some of the jewelery is locally made. Just the place for a fashion accessory, which is a bit different or a bit ethnic. Located half way up Parnell Road, only five minutes from central Auckland. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Shops and large food hall |
Corner Customs and Albert Streets Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 978 5065 |
Shopping here includes fashion clothing and shoes, leather goods, health foods, post shop and stationery, stamp collectors, banking, flowers, pharmacy, aromatherapy, art, crafts, gifts and tableware, fresh fruit and vegetables and seafood. Even the Warehouse for bargain hunters on Level Three. The Foodcourt on Level Two has a selection of tastes from all round the world, and there is a Starbucks Cafe on the corner of the Square. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Bryan Goddard |
|
Mostly Well-Priced Clothing |
151 Arthur Street Onehunga Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 622 2400 |
Dressmart is the original factory outlet shopping mall, first opened in 1995, and growing ever since. Genuine savings in all sorts of shopping can be had here, especially for popular brands of fashion clothing, shoes, books, music, home wares and accessories. Shops are located conveniently under one roof, and several cafes allow for much needed respite from dropping while shopping. There is a free shuttle transport service available (within NZ only). There are also money machine facilities, plenty of free car parking, and an atmosphere of relaxed but business-like bargain hunting. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: James Pole |
 Original New Zealand jewellery |
2 Kitchener Street Opposite The Auckland Art Gallery Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 373 3974 http://www.fingers.co.nz |
Exquisite and exotic handcrafted artworks to adorn yourself, can be found here. Fingers is Auckland's premier and oldest established jewelery cooperative. The superb miniatures of art on display will vary in style, material, size and price but are always of magnificent quality both aesthetically and technically. Original innovation is another hallmark of the Fingers co-operative. Some of the artists long represented here include Roy Mason, Alan Preston, Warwick Freeman, Ruth Baird, Michael Couper, Andrea Daly, Jane Dodd and John Edgar. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
It be funky |
23 High Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 366 0166 |
For street wear with a twist you must visit Harlem 23 on Auckland's High Street. They stock National Football League accessories and clothing for men and women from the USA, as well as Russell Athletic wear and hot local labels like Boom and Illicit. Not strictly for DJs and skateboarders, the looks they offer are contemporary and cool and often limited in stock, making them even more coveted by the discerning style afficionado. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Frank Caico |
|
Art and style |
41 Elliott Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 7776 http://www.illicit.co.nz |
Illicit Clothing opened its first retail outlet after some time trading internationally on the Internet. Their street-style fashion garments all feature original prints and illustration by local renegade artists, including comic artists Martin Edmond and Simon Morse who are well-known internationally for their work. They also sell locally made, funky accessories and underground art stickers from the USA. For a wild new style, Illicit makes essential shopping. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Karen Walker |
15 O'Connell Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 6299 |
Designer Karen Walker has been impressing the overseas fashion media and buyers with her collections. Her styles can be bought in New York, London, Paris, Hong Kong, Japan and Australia. Karen's Auckland shops hold to the philosophy of original designs and no copies. The range is broad (clients include 12-year-olds and women in their 80s) catering from student to corporate. Only the Auckland stores offer a special inexpensive line, KW Busies. Also stocked are exclusive overseas labels, some exclusive imported jewelery, accessories and shoes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Suit yourself... |
235 Karangahape Road Newton Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 4191 |
Opened in 1935 as a family business, you will still find two brothers behind the counters of this store on the corner of Pitt Street. O'Malley's specialises in suits—all New Zealand made and featuring pure merino wool. Tailoring is available. Also shop here for shirts, ties and other accessories, as well as sportswear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Everyone knows Louis Vuitton |
99 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 358 5080 http://www.louisvuitton.com |
Most New Zealanders think of the Louis Vuitton Cup when they hear this name. However, as well as the competition for this sailing trophy, there are also a couple of the international designer stores in Auckland. This one has plenty of leather goods--handbags, shoes, travel bags and luggage, wallets, purses and belts. They do not carry the clothing range, but for leather goods with worldwide recognition ;this is the place. Some items are in eye-catching colors. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Chan Sze Tah |
 Photo: Sheta Chow |
 Photo: Rick Rowland  |
|
International looks |
Shop 5, 282 Ponsonby Road P. O. Box 9465, Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 9 376 0201 |
Mei Mei is one of Auckland's coolest shoe stores, located naturally on stylish Ponsonby Road. Here the shoes have upmarket prices but are big on street style. From hot pink snake skin boots to feather covered mules, here the key word is high fashion and the super cool owner Joanna, epitomizes this at its best. They also stock beautiful accessories and jewelery from New York as well as a small range of hip and quirky hand bags and totes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Sensible style |
78 Ponsonby Road Ponsonby Auckland 1002 New Zealand +64 (0)9 376 3058 |
Minnie Cooper have been designing sensible yet sexy shoes for a regular clientele for some years now. A Ponsonby Road institution, the clean and bright shoe store offers beautifully made shoes, boots and sandals made and designed here in Auckland for the discerningly hip woman shopper. They have a limited range of bags also on offer, locally made like their footwear from strong, high quality leathers in a variety of sexy yet practical shapes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Clothes for kids |
145-151 Karangahape Road Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 307 3591 |
This fun shop on "K' Road" takes its name directly from an old children's book by Robert M. Munsch, and has quotations and illustrations as murals along the walls. There are racks and racks of used clothing of all types for kids of all ages. Accessories are also available. The staff is young, friendly and helpful. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Eclectic and stylish |
Ponsonby Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 979 2333 (Tourist Information) http://www.ponsonbyonline.co.nz |
Famous for its role as Auckland's cafe and restaurant mecca, Ponsonby Road has in recent years also become a spot to shop for that unusual or special, gift or piece of clothing. The road is long but flat, with plenty of watering holes along the way. Highlights include the beautiful Redcurrent store near the Richmond Road intersection, where pashminas fill the room with vibrant and cheerful colour. Other must sees are Made in Japan over the road from Redcurrent, for designer pieces. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Crocodile Dundee stuff |
290B Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 524 7551 http://www.rmwilliams.com.au |
This Australian clothing company has a growing international market. It had its beginnings in the Australian Outback during the Great Depression when stockman Reg M. Williams started crafting boots, bush saddlery and stock equipment. The legend continues with a great range of boots, moleskins, jeans, shirts, jackets, over-shirts, oilskins, woolen wear and hats--all quality outdoor and casual wear. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
All roads lead there |
169 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 529 1020 |
For the man who likes to stand out in a crowd (for all the right reasons), this store provides clothing of distinction for its valued customers. High quality suits, such as Valentino and Sidi, are displayed and sold along with shirts, ties, belts, leather dress shoes and bags, and other accessories. The friendly staff are only too happy to assist you in choosing what is right for you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Get your kicks...and your jeans |
180 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 522 2819 http://www.route66.co.nz |
The specialty of the house is denim wear, from jeans and jackets to peak caps. The gear is a modern spin on timeless styling. Brands in store include Levi, Lee, Mooks, Calvin Klein, Doosh and Dickies. They do clothing for kids and accessories including underwear, belts, bags and shoes. A novel twist on the shopping experience, -there are internet terminals in store, so you can surf the new and check your email while browsing the racks. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Major fashion and food hall |
Corner of Lake Road & Anzac Street Takapuna Auckland 1309 New Zealand |
Shore City Galleria is a spacious and popular shopping centre in Takapuna, the largest retail centre on the Shore. It is identified as a principal centre for fashion clothing with many well known labels available. There are of course plenty of other shops here too such as shoes, pharmacy, homewares, hardware, music, gifts, and a Farmers department store attached. What is not inside the Galleria will doubtless be outside nearby in the street. The new food court on the lower floor is attractively laid out and offers a great range of food types for substantial and inexpensive meals and snacks, or just coffee. A large carpark beside the Galleria has direct enclosed access into the shopping center. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: wcities |
|
Eastern influences |
25 Vulcan Lane Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 307 9024 |
Designer Susan Scarf, assisted by Rosie Morrow, presents original clothing designs with a Japanese influence, all made in New Zealand. There are silk dresses, gowns and tops for women, and elegant T-shirts for men. This cozy fashion boutique also offers a range of bed wear and underwear with eastern motifs. You can also buy Japanese china ware and incense, and Indian incense, plus fashion accessories. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Something old, something new |
57 High Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 307 2799 |
If you are looking for guy's or gal's dance wear or cool 1970s clothes, come to Smoove. This shop lives up to its slogan of "new and vintage funky threads" with its claim of having the best range of men's shirts in New Zealand. There are about 500 in stock all imported from the US, mainly genuine vintage styles. There are also modern T-shirts. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: wcities |
|
Southern style |
55 High Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 7078 |
Artist Kirsty Gregg opened her store, Stella Gregg, with the view to running it sort of like an art gallery--offering new and exciting designs from young and established designers from around New Zealand. Originally from Christchurch, she has bought labels from the South Island to Auckland, as well as several from Wellington that were previously unavailable in the city. Labels include Nick Blanchet, Laurie Foon's Starfish label and Zana Feuchs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
For the ultimate in style |
27 Vulcan Lane Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 9806 |
For the ultimate in good style, you cannot go past a fine pair of designer sunglasses. The Sunglass Bar in Auckland's Vulcan Lane has perhaps the best the city has to offer, with an extensive range of the latest Prada, Gucci, and Dolce and Gabbana eyewear, amongst other labels. Owner Sherry is always helpful and approachable, and knows her stock like no other, and the store's handy location sees it adjacent to Auckland's premier fashion houses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
For sunnies and watches |
208 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 529 1433 http://www.sunglasshut.com.au |
Among their many brands of quality sunglasses and watches are Gucci, DKNY, Rayban, Oakley, Serengeti, Dirty Dog, Bill Bass and Casio G-Shock. With style and sunglasses being a very individual thing, this shop has a wide variety of options. Everything is displayed in glass cases for easy perusal. With the harsh Auckland sun, this place is definitely worth a visit. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Surf's up |
101 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 0822 |
Surf Central is home to all the top surf clothing and surfboard brands available in New Zealand today. They have got all the biggies such as Rip Curl, Mambo, Arnette and Oakley. The staff all surf and skateboard themselves and can give you all the information you need about their stock as well as some well-informed local tips if you are into action as well as style. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Funky fashion and more |
161 Karangahape Road Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 379 2797 |
Texas Radio & the Big Beat is a one-stop store for high fashion style. They stock the best of overseas and local street wear and club wear brands, including Mooks, Lee Denim, Doosh, Workshop Denim and Endless Spirit--to mention just a few! They also stock fun and inexpensive accessories and bags, as well as the famous Royals range of upmarket trainers. The decor is bright and funky and so are the super-friendly staff. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: Jacqueline Ramos |
 Photo: Florian 79 |
|
For ties and accessories |
Downtown Shopping Centre Corner Queen Street and Customs Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 377 4933 |
Every well dressed man should be wearing a tie, and this is the place to get them. They sell ties, business shirts, socks, belts and tie pins. They stock a good selection of imported silk ties alongside the local products. Every taste is catered for-plain business ties, cartoon character ties and socks, novelty ties, even ties with things stuck to them and scarves and pashminas for women. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Shop here with style |
277 Broadway Newmarket Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 520 0277 |
The Two Double Seven mall carries on the stylish theme of the shopping outside on Broadway, Newmarket. Fashion clothing and shoes for men and women is the specialty with other stores catering for home wares, jewelery, pharmaceuticals and cosmetics, food, books and gifts. The food hall offers a good range for a coffee break or lunch. There is also a large Woolworth's supermarket on site. The parking building offers two hours free parking with a shopping receipt from 277. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: wcities |
|
For great shoes |
90 Queen Street Auckland New Zealand +64 (0)9 309 3101 |
For a great selection of conservative yet stylish shoes, visit Via Spiga in the heart of Queen Street or Newmarket. They stock their own label shoes and handbags, which are eye-catching, practical and exquisitely made. The staff are always helpful and will courier stock between branches at your request, and are always happy to arrange repairs and some couriers at no extra cost to you. Prices are at the higher end of the market, but quality is assured. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Wild styles |
182 Queen Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 373 2385 http://www.wildpair.co.nz |
Wild Pair specializes in style with attitude for the young at heart including guys, gals and drag queens. There are feathers, leathers, sparkles and color. Shoes are a specialty, some with ultra-stacked soles, and the funky clothes have plenty of soul too. American retro and sub-continental influenced accessories are also sold. A Wild Card is available for Wild Club membership. Review © 2007, Wcities |
|
Fashion and fun |
57 High Street Auckland 1001 New Zealand +64 (0)9 373 3034 |
Not far from their original cramped store, designers Denise L'Estrange Corbett and Francis Hooper (pictured) now occupy grand premises in a former theatre that had been abandoned for 30 years. The roomy premises are home to international fashion, urban accessories and collectible objects from many parts of the world. Such is the designers' reputation world-wide that not long after moving into their new store they had a special visit from the fashion director of the Italian edition of Vogue Magazine. Labels in stock are World New Zealand, World Men, World Famous (a "diffusion" line of affordable, easy clothing) and World Baby, which caters for sizes ranging from new-born to 12 years old. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Photo: wcities |