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Directory
For the last 10 years, we’ve 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.
Our latest shopping list for each issue can be found in the yellow ‘Notebook’ page at the back of the
print edition of Lucire.
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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
Auckland, New Zealand
Carlson, Texas Radio, Wallis (Kingsland, Devonport, Mt Eden), Ark
Hamilton, New Zealand
Texas Radio, BOFF
Tauranga, New Zealand
Hula, Wallis, the Studio
Gisborne, New Zealand
AND
Greytown, New Zealand
Invest
Palmerston North, New Zealand
Rêve
Wellington, New Zealand
Coco
Nelson, New Zealand
Faith, Palm
Christchurch, New Zealand
Contemporary Lounge, Ça Bouge
Timaru, New Zealand
Ground Floor Eclectic
Queenstown, New Zealand
Decode, Ikon, Bella
Dunedin, New Zealand
Carlson, Hype, Port Chalmers Design
Invercargill, New Zealand
Labels
 Agatha
Renaissance Resort & Casino
Seaport Mall
Oranjestad
Aruba
Netherlands Antilles
Telephone297 8 37-965
Fax297 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, 14W–26W.
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 items—and 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
Arté Bride
Unique designer wedding accessories and bridal accessories including
tiaras and bridal jewellery
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
Aurora
Fernández
One of our favourite swimwear designers, hailing from Spain and
selling globally. Ms Fernández creates some of the world’s
most exclusive and beautifully made swimsuits
B
Bali Paradise
Guide to shopping in Bali
Ball Beauty Supply Online
Save on high-quality beauty products, now offered directly to the
public via Ball Beauty Supply. There is a substantial range, and
if you can’t find what you're looking for, gift certificates
are available
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
Bellemar
Designer Stëphén White, with a Jewish–Ethiopian
heritage, creates T-shirts with a global village inspiration
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
The Bickerstaff
A new-for-2006 Australian men’s and women’s streetwear
label
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 couldn’t
intuitively figure out the Flash interface for winter 2003–4,
but once we did, including the join-the-dots puzzle, it was great
fun
Bluefly
Tagged ‘the outlet store in your home’, ecommerce-equipped Bluefly
offers the latest styles from leading designers such as Calvin Klein
and Donna Karan
Content 9 Design 9
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 d’Oro
Luxury scarves and wraps designed in California and made in Italy
Content 8 Design 8
Celeb2nds
The world’s 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, Chelsea—actually, 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
Cosmetic Mall
A popular destination online for cosmetics, founded in 1996,
with men's and women's items and specials
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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