For the last 15 years, weve compiled this list of retailers,
labels and online shops.
Most of our reviews were given at the time each
one was added, and may no longer be indicative. From time to time,
we have updated the listings.
If you spot any sites that should no longer be
here, let us know via our feedback
form.
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Activeskin.com.au
With over 50 professional skin care, make-up and hair care brands,
Activeskin.com.au is Australias leading website for discounted
professional beauty products
Adore Beauty
New Australian beauty store, selling skin care products that are
not only exotic, effective and gentle on sensitive skin, but are
reasonably priced as well
Content 9 Design 8
Aduki
A very well respected independent label hailing from Dunedin, New
Zealand
Agatha
Renaissance Resort & Casino
Seaport Mall
Oranjestad
Aruba
Netherlands Antilles
Telephone 297 8 37-965
Fax 297 8 35-348
Agent Provocateur
London-HQed lingerie firm with some of the sexiest and most
sensual ranges around. The line is developed with the principle
that sex is to be celebrated and is nothing to be ashamed of. Plenty
of GIFs with almost no text but, on the whole, well presented
Content 8 Design 8
Alight.com
Where life-size shines! The ultimate etailer for plus-size women,
14W26W. An unmatched selection of over 75 designer collections.
Whether your style is luxe, trendy, classic or hip, alight.com has
the perfect wardrobe for work, play, at night or at home.
All Dress Forms
Company specializing in miniature mannequins for collectors
Amen Wardy Aspen
Upscale retailer of luxury gift, bath and home itemsand from
September 2002, it has included online bridal and gift registries.
Under reconstruction as of January 2007
Andrea Moore
Retail store
Old Bank Arcade
Corner Lambton and Customhouse Quays
Wellington
New Zealand
Android
Stockists include
Mandatory
Wellington, New Zealand
Order online at Android
Anna Bellagio
Shining accessories, gleaming off a blushing bride. Necklaces and
earrings of coloured pearl, cubic zirconia and rhinestone, fashioned
in classic designs
Anna Sui
275 West 39th Street
New York, NY 10018
USA
Stockists include:
Bloomingdale�s
Saks Fifth Avenue
Henri Bendel
Macy�s
Joyce
Artistspringboard.com
UK-based site showcasing emerging designer brands and fashion artists,
including high-end and vintage pieces. Theres also a very
entertaining blog featuring original content
Askew
One of the most fashionable places to shop for those gifts with
a difference in New Zealand
Content 9 Design 10
Atylia.com
French-based site retailing home décor items, including Eva
Solo, Blomus, Present Time, Krups, Rowenta, Stilic Force and Zygote
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Banana Republic
A great ecommerce site with plenty of offerings for men, women and
the home�plus a bundle of gift ideas and gift certificates.
Of course, you can also shop offline and find your nearest
outlet with the directory of stores provided
Content 8 Design 9
BCBG Max Azria
2761 Fruitland Avenue
Vernon, CA 90058
USA
Telephone 1 323 589-2224
Retailers listed on site
Beauty Swap Shop
UK site allows netizens to swap beauty items and, through its VIP
club, get exclusive specials
Belle Bird
327 George Street
Dunedin
New Zealand
Telephone 64 3 477-1036
Bellissima Bridal
Shoes
A bridal shoe specialist firm run by husband-and-wife team
Alan and Lori Dunn. Brands include Helen Morley, Richard Glosgow,
Amsole and Demitrias. Brides can find their dream pairs
Ben de Lisi
40 Elizabeth Street
London SW1W 9NZ
England
Telephone 44 20 7602-6023
Berrys Fine Jewellery
Work Shop
We have had a long connection to Berrys, which itself has
been running for 50-plus years. A well respected Wellington, New
Zealand jeweller
Bijou Blanche
Set up by a French fashionista in London, Bijou Blanche sells sexy,
feminine accessories from inspiring European designers, including
Martine Sitbon and Wilbur & Gussie (1/07)
Bisou Boutique
Online gift boutique based in Texas, shipping across the US
Blanco
Edgy Spanish label with a distinctive, Flash-driven store. We couldnt
intuitively figure out the Flash interface for winter 20034,
but once we did, including the join-the-dots puzzle, it was great
fun
Blank Label
A menswear company where users can create their own custom shirts
online, using an innovative model. In beta at time of writing (December
2009)
Blue X Clothing
UK-based online retailer offering discounts and clearance prices
on designer brands
Bolia
Ikea may be an impressive name that we love, but for something different,
try Bolia. The difference is that Bolia is pricey, even by local
standards. Varying reports about customer service but we liked what
we saw inside the Bolia stores
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C�arla du Nord
Delightful fashions from this Danish designer in a distinctive and
browseable site. In Danish, German and English
Carlo Mode/Cento 56
We've surfed a lot in preparing this list, and the Carlo Mode site
is one of the best we've come across. The word 'slick' was coined
for it. The backgrounds are tasteful and relatively quick-loading.
Carlo Mode is the men's boutique; Cento 56 the women's. Both are
accessed from a tasteful home page divided into quarters
Content 8 Design 10
Carmella dOro
Luxury scarves and wraps designed in California and made in Italy
Content 8 Design 8
Celeb2nds
The worlds first celebrity niche and charity-based auction
site with items from Kelly Osbourne, Jamie Oliver, Duran Duran and
others
Charmworld
International shopping site designed for Japanese people, both locals
and expats, introducing the most stylish items from around the world
Chelsea Girl
Soho, Chelseaactually, it's New York. This vintage clothing
specialist is a favourite of Demi Moore, Julia Roberts, Cameron
Diaz, Drew Barrymore and Claire Danes, to name a few. Pop in to
find out why the Hollywood set, not to mention Harper's
Bazaar, Vogue and New York, are Chelsea Girl fans. Outstanding
illustrations
Content 8 Design 7
Cori M. Designs
Not the best laid-out web site but the jewellery of this New York-based
designer is earthy and nice
Corseterie
The only dedicated traditional corset store in New Zealand, run by our friend Jill Peterson
Costume National
Stockists include
Zambesi Man
New Zealand
Custo Barcelona
International press coordination by XXL Communicación, Barcelona
Telephone 34 93 215-24-34
Contacts in other countries
USA 1 310 783-0283
Germany 49 21 54-49-390
Canada 1 416 756-2820
Taiwan, Republic of China 886 2 8773-1818
The Netherlands 31 20 421-12-26
Belgium 32 2 345-65-02
Italy 39 28 46-71-77
Japan 81 3 5411-6520
Australia 61 3 9482-7188
England 44 171 384-1907
France 33 1 49-26-06-05
Switzerland 41 217 321-332
Cutler & Gross
Stockists include
Workshop
New Zealand
Kramberg Berlin, Germany
Wasa Optik Sweden
Eyeworks Australia
Cynthia Rowley
550 Seventh Avenue
New York, NY 10018
USA
Telephone 1 212 575-9020
Fax 1 212 575-9064
Boutiques in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles
Stockists include:
Barney's
Bergdorf Goodman
Bloomingdale's
Henri Bendel
Macy's
Nordstrom
Saks Fifth Avenue
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