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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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The Daisy Shop
Second-hand gently worn couture from this rather tasteful site (with
an offline store in Chicago, Illinois). Full details of garments
on offer, prices and photographs with an emphasis on ease of use
Content 8 Design 6
Dayton Shoes Co. Ltd.
In Vancouver, Daytons are so popular that they've virtually become
a synonym for quality boots. Check out the site and its history.
This is a brand we heartily endorse through first-hand experience
 Delicates
Silk lingerie made to measure by top UK
designers, such as Jane Woolrich (camisole design above).
This site has an intuitive interface for those who wish to shop
online for that perfect gift
Designer Exposure
One of the world’s better-known second-hand clothing stores—thanks
to exposure in Vogue a couple of years ago. The site is excellent,
with the latest specials. Formerly in Auckland, New Zealand, now
in Tribeca, New York. Sign up to the newsletter, see what’s
on sale, or even tell them what you’re desperately seeking
and they’ll keep you informed
Content 8 Design 6
DesignTorget
Sweden’s DesignTorget has classy retail locations where it
permits young craftspeople and designers to show and sell the trendiest
in items for the home. Not only is this a great idea in promoting
young talent, it has some of the coolest emerging trends that Sweden
has to offer. And like most things in Sweden, it’s hard for
their stuff not to look good
Content 8 Design 8
Diamonds
USA
The US retailing arm an international
diamond specialist, featuring loose diamonds and engagement diamond
rings. Site features online shopping
La Divina by Emka
La Divina of Croatia creates exceptional clothes for the discerning
businesswoman and has partnerships with numerous fashion labels
including Escada. Site in Croatian, English and German. Collections
are shown on the site
Douglas Hannant
209 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
USA
Telephone 1 212 398-7759
Fax 1 212 398-7765
Dutch by Design
We love these places, just like DesignTorget in Sweden. These folks
bring up-and-coming Dutch design and the great lifestyle products
that spawned from it to consumers in the UK.
Check out Lama Concept, the award-winning interior accessories label,
which has the Faux Fur Fur Ore material in hats, scarves and cushions
Content 7 Design 9
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elingerie.uk.net
UK-based lingerie etailer, offering
free shipping worldwide, representing brands including Venezia,
Chantelle and Loulou
Eloquio
New for 2004, a top-end UK fashion
label taking its structure from the music industry, remunerating
artists through royalty payments, whilst allowing them to retain
the intellectual property of the designs
Enamore
Hemp-based clothing from the UK
Enokiland
From the makers of Enokiworld, Enokiland focuses on contemporary
and often cutting-edge designers such as Martin Margiela, Stella
McCartney, Missoni and Jamin Puech
Enokiworld
This charming site—selling vintage clothing and accessories from
the middle of the twentieth century—captures you the minute you
get to its home page. We're not normally for splash screens, but
we like this one: you'll see why on your visit. The rest of the
site is well designed and navigable, and we give it 10/10 for its
cute illustrations
Content 8 Design 10
Estrella Couture
A more spiritual approach to fashion from this San Francisco-based designer, highlighting elegance before luxury
Evolu
Stockists include
Face It London
Tessuti Cup Village, Auckland
Karen Walker Newmarket and O'Connell Street, Auckland, New
Zealand
World High Street, Auckland
Uptown Pharmacy Karangahape Road, Auckland
Plume Christchurch and Dunedin, New Zealand
Lisa Humphrey Hair and Beauty Christchurch
Vivace Napier
And throughout New Zealand Zambesi, World
Eyebrowz Designs
Eyebrowz Designs specializes in eyebrow products to help women achieve
beautiful brows
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Fabric8
A hugely entertaining and up-to-the-minute online boutique from
San Francisco, featuring fashion, music, art, and culture by urban
independent designers. Of all the online retailers we've seen, no
one makes things more fun than Fabric8
Content 10 Design 9
Feeorine
Based in Amsterdam, style from the 1950s to 1980s: hand-made purses
in vintage fabrics, collectible Bakelite and plastic jewellery,
kitschy retro décor and housewares, and more vintage finds.
Also check out the delightful Feeorine shell T-shirts. Being updated
at our last visit (January 2007)
Figleaves
International lingerie store, now retailing Elle Macpherson Intimates
Folica
A beauty store centring around hair products (removal, styling,
colouring, hair care) with some for nails, and spa products
FragranceNet
We're talking brand-name fragrances here at up to 70 per cent off—visit
FragranceNet's site for specials and free gifts as well as historical
information about fragrances stocked
Content 9 Design 9
Freak
David Roil’s antiestablishment label that’s growing through
staying well outside the mainstream
Freva
To give its formal name, the Bijouterie Joaillerie Freva, a jewellery
company using Tahitian pearls set on 18K gold. The pearls are guaranteed
by its jeweller certificate of authenticity
Frutti
176 Cuba Street
Wellington
New Zealand
Telephone 64 4 384-6965
Funkyflipflops.com
The URL pretty much describes this
site: the Pomelo label is a collection with quirky and stylish flip-flops,
available online all year round. There are also colourful silk brocade
slippers, handbags and hand-made jewellery for those keen to make
a flirty and fun statement
Funky Mares
Funky Mares promotes supportable development for disadvantaged producers
and sells clothing, knitwear, hoodies and household items
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Gala Fashion
An ingenious site from one of the new centres of fashion in
the world, Russia. Fashion designer Gala Moseevsky suggests graphic
style in womenswear. We love the plan of her virtual premises where
you can go to different rooms and galleries, and enjoy her work
tremendously. Check out drawings, sketches, shapes, embroidery designs
as well as her earlier collections
Ganesha
Ganesha imports and sells Fair Trade furnishings and accessories,
including some lovely silk scarves and even Bollywood CDs.
Browse the catalogue, shop online and read about why Ganesha’s
Fair Trade policy is good for the planet
General Pants Co.
Australian streetwear retailer
Girlshop
Not too bad at all: features and items galore at this trendy site
Content 9 Design 7
Glamkitty
Providing both advice on beauty and the products, Glamkitty, at
the time of writing, even gives a 110 per cent guarantee (if you
don't like what they send you, you get your money back plus another
10 per cent). Rebuilding as of January 2007
Glamourpuss
An Australian handbag and bag label with a distinct 1950s feel for
the girl who adores Marilyn Monroe, Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn.
There’s even a vintage line made from authentic 1930s–1950s’
fabrics. Watch this space: Glamourpuss has a new owner and the Manly
store closes mid-January 2007
GlasMagasinet
In Norwegian, this retailer knows all about style: from interiors
to accessories. A tastefully designed site, and with layout as good
as this, even those not conversant in Norwegian should take a look.
And if you're a tourist, remember there are some situations where
you may purchase tax-free. Non-Scandinavian EU
citizens can get VAT refunded when
leaving Norway
Content 6 Design 9
G&O Art Online
A New York-based site, representing contemporary international artists
and catering to private collectors, corporations and galleries
Groovy Arts
A fun site selling colourful fine art, stationery and giftware
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Helen Talbot
176 Jervois Road
Herne Bay
Auckland
Telephone 64 9 361-3366
Fax 64 9 361-3362
Henn & Hoo
1410 Malvern Road
Glen Iris, VIC 3146
Australia
Telephone 61 3 3 9824-8718
Fax 61 3 9824-8488
Husky
Stylish street- and outdoor-wear from the Czech Republic, this site
is Flash-driven but tastefully so. It’s hip and shows off the
clothes and the environment. Considering this country gave us Daniela
Pestova, why would anyone think they couldn’t give us cool
clothing? In Czech and English
 
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