I'm from out of town but decided to call into onehunga . Worthwhile solely to just walk into…read moreleather and army store . . Exceptional service by both staff on Sunday 13th Dec 2020. I got some great bargains on sale . Also my favorite purchase my phone case, fits on my belts , safe , durable, affordable. Thanks team !! Kate

Having bigger and more varied menswear stores in Auckland city is a welcome addition between the…read moresunglasses and shoe stores on every other corner. The recently upgraded Fort St has allowed the classier feel of High St to influence the lower CBD and given guys more choices in how they dress. Regrettably, the Ben Sherman store just off Queen St was a disappointment. Usually stockists of a huge selection of fashionable shirts and jackets, the range was surprisingly lacking, especially for such a spacious store. I hope they didn't spend all the money on outfitting the shop with trendy accessories. Note: There is a women's range of clothing available here I haven't noticed in other Ben Sherman stores around Auckland.

came here to shop...okay, shop for my husband... okay, so that my husband could shop for himself…read more But I still looked around and took it in and feel qualified to write a review. the store is clean, well lit, in a good location, and super hip. It is the essence of 70'-esque British style, for a modern generation. My husband has been wearing it for years, and the best i can describe it is as though it is meant to look bespoke, but off the rack, at prices that are somewhere between mid-price and luxury. $100 (U.S.) is about right for a men's long sleeve shirt. The trouble as i understand it is that Ben Sherman has moved away from its traditionally slim fit lines towards a boxier cut. That makes sense from a sales perspective: there is more money to be made when selling clothing that fits more people, less well, than less people, well. But I'm not reviewing the clothing here. The store is a nice layout with a good-sized dressing room. It's also connected to Lacoste, so if you prefer French to British, just move over a few feet. The employee we met was very polite, and as helpful as she could be despite a language barrier (her English was weak and our Japanese is even weaker). Still, we semi-spoke and mimed our way through a nice visit, in what turned out to be a productive shopping stop in a nice part of Auckland. There is additional shopping to be had near this store, so clear an afternoon.

Best Kept Secret is an outlet store that has a good range of shoes, bags, clothes and jewellery for…read morewomen with more more mature tastes, however there are still a few things that younger people might like as well. The owner, Lorna, goes on buying trips overseas to hand-pick items for the shop, mostly in parts of Asia, so the stock is not the usual stuff that you would find in other places in New Zealand. It is organised really well, with a corporate section that has stylish comfortable work shoes, a slipper section with all sorts of leading slipper brands, such as Grosby, and also a large leather bag section to the right of the store. A nice place to go if you are after a unique pair of new comfortable shoes, or wanting a reasonably priced present for your mum or your sister.

Paco Design Store is run by the charming and vibrant Gilberto Navas-Cotte, who has handpicked the…read morelocal New Zealand and international brands that fill his store by hand. He manages to create great looks from the combination of pieces from as far afield as his native Columbia with items he's seen on local runways and will happily fit his customers with a fresh, new look. My favourite brand at Paco is Cyclus - bags and accessories made from cycle inner tubes and tyres. This is upmarket upcycling at its best; check it out.

From the owner: Recycled and sustainable bags and accessories from South America. Also stocking local designed…read moremenswear brands, Gus and Woody Nicholson.

Won the lotto ? Feel like a fancy pants ? Head here . From humble beginnings on High St , city …read more This is a fashionista Valhalla ! I had the nicest sales girl show me through their range of perfumes , now she probably knew I had zero deniro but did not care at all and was just interested in showing me a particular perfume which I will now plot to get ! They also have books , fashion ones of course but books all the same . We discussed the merits of real books to a kindle and the difference of woody chypre scents to powdery frou frou ones . This girl really knew her stuff even after admitting she hadn't been into perfumes until she started at World . With the use of luxe fabrics and vintage trays this is a awesome shopping experience !

I could seriously look around this store for hours, it holds so many wondrous knick knacks, weird…read moreand wonderful art and collective items. You can be looking at some beautiful fashion items and then turn and see a stuffed animal! World has a few locations Auckland wide, but my favourite is the Newmarket branch, I just love the way it's set out. It's dark and mysterious yet everything on display is clear and eye catching. World stocks a lot of brands, many of which you can't get anywhere else in New Zealand, for me I wanted a specific perfume, and they had it! The service was also extremely helpful, I wanted the hand cream to go with my perfume but they had run out at the time, therefore the retail assistant took my name and email address and they are going to email when it comes in, amazing service!

Usually you can find a Meccano in most New Zealand malls, stockists of brands like FourFontaine and…read moreIndustrie. As a menswear store, the do well to have a range of casual and formal fashion- everything from shirts to underwear. The are reasonably priced for quite good quality clothing. The Newmarket store in the Westfield mall is surprisingly larger than most of the Meccano stores I've visited. The service is happy, helpful service, typical of a mall store when customers can easily wander off if they are feeling ignored. The selection of button up shirts and variety of patterns and fabrics used is what keeps me coming back and seeing what new ideas they have for my wardrobe. Meccano's is a staple in menswear stores and, even though it's proximity to other, more classy menswear stores, Newmarket's Meccano should not go overlooked.

Mi Piaci is one of those dangerous shops. You come to browse, and you leave with shoes. You walk…read morepast, and get sucked in, and you leave with shoes. You just think about it innocently and suddenly you're online, and you've chosen shoes. The prices have always been quite steep, but it's worth it because Mi Piaci has one of the best selections of shoes in town. Even their plainer styles have nice detailing and real quality to them, and then they have some really special shoes and boots too. The service at this Mi Piaci I think is second to none. They greet you but they don't get in your face, they're hepful without being pushy. I've had good, honest advice here about selecting the right size and style. It's a most satisfactory way to part with a big lump of cash.

Do you like shoes? Well I like shoes - or as the Italian say mi piacciono le scarpe. Thus the…read moremeaning behind Mi Piaci. I like shoes that fit my not so small feet, and I love that the designer shoes in this lovely store do come in the larger shoe variety as sometimes it seems so hard to find that perfect fit. The quality and style of any shoe in Mi Piaci is top notch, you walk in with a want and you walk out with a thank you lord. If you have the money to pay the top price for a classy shoe, here is your pick of the crop. Ladies they have boots, wedges, sandals, flats, loafers, ankle boots and handbags. It's a dream come true to match your wardrobe. Welcome in and please indulge.

I regularly worship at the church of Briarwood, and this branch is near work, so I get to pray at…read morethe altar of fine crafted leather goods as often as I like. Don't get me wrong, that doesn't mean I buy stuff very often. I wish! Briarwood is value for money, and there's a whole lot of value in their products, if you know what I mean. I've had a beautiful Briarwood handbag (brown leather satchel with embossed flower design and candy-stripe lining - I still love it like the day I got it) for several years now and it hardy looks used, although I've thrashed it. Unlike other places, the hardware on Briarwood bags is some serious heavy metal, and it really lasts. They also sell gorgeous shoes and other accessories, like little purses. Definitely not to be missed if you're browsing High Street.

This is a nice spacious shop with plenty of parking and a cafe next door! Perfect…read more This shop sells awesome clothing - it has a whole stack of the Federation range (today I discovered a tshirt in a colour that wasn't even listed on their own online store; and which I now can't stop thinking about). Today I discovered they even stock that super cool label Wild Fox here. Lush. One day when I have heaps of money I'm gonna buy heaps of that and wear it to Coachella. I found the staff friendly and they put a clothing item I was wanting to try on in the changing room for me while I continued to browse. I did spot an amazing cat sweater for sale too (brand was Mr Gugu and Miss Go). Basically if you are after some awesome clothing , chances are you'll find something at Laundromat.

This store is a very recent discovery for me and I'm worried that now I've found it, I'm going to…read moreend up spending all of my money in here. They just have everything I've been looking for. Grey sweater: check. Doc Martens: check. Nice colours of Vans: check. They stock labels like Federation and Wildfox that I haven't seen in many other stores around the city, so you know you're almost guaranteed to be the only person wearing anything you buy in here. It's by no means a cheap store but all of the clothes are really well made and they're really different to items you'd find in chain stores. The store itself has a whole warehouse vibe to it and is really spacious with exposed brick walls and concrete floors. I love the fact that it's got a kids section, they've got some really cool printed tees and dresses that I kind of want for myself! Really must try to keep myself out of this place.