The Best Fashion Boutiques And Vintage Shops In Christchurch

Christchurch based fashionistas, we’re about to set you up for your next shopping spree. Whether you’re one for the newest garments or you’ve got an affinity for all things retro, there are plenty of trend-setting shops to explore in this cool New Zealand city. Here are some of the best vintage stores and fashion boutiques you’ll stumble across on your travels.

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The Flock

The Flock is a fashion boutique with a strong sense of sustainability. All its clothing are sourced from ethical designers who share their vision of quality over quantity. This beautiful store at The Tannery mall showcases a trove of stylish contemporary products, from fashionable clothing to stationery and decor. Emphasis is given to New Zealand creatives, though you’ll likely snag your fair share of international items too.

Ferry Antique Centre

The Ferry Antique Centre is as much an antique collector’s playground as it is a fashionista’s paradise. Among its treasured pieces you’ll find art-deco style dresses, fine porcelains, ties, antique walking sticks, leather handbags, and costume jewellery. And if you can’t find what you’re looking for, the Ferry Antique traders will actually go out of their way to source it – the shop even has a little black book for keeping records of their customers’ requests.

Infinite Definite

A modern, independent boutique that stocks an eclectic mix of handpicked designer items. Infinite Definite’s inventory consists of more than 60 brands from New Zealand, Australia and abroad, and covers just about every single style imaginable. From street-style giants like Adidas, to trendy Kiwi labels like Karen Walker and Twenty Seven Names, the sheer variety in women’s and men’s apparel is bound to keep you guessing.

NZ Collector Services

Why not add a bit of history with your stylish threads? NZ Collector is known for stocking a wonderful collection of costume jewellery, vintage fashion, and all kinds of military antiques. War medals, photo albums, battle daggers, military helmets – if you want to see New Zealand’s history come alive, make some to time to explore NZ Collector’s diverse military artifacts collection. NZ Collector is also home to timeless collection of clothing and accessories that is always refined and extremely authentic.

NG Boutique

The NG Boutique offers a compelling, and quite literal, contrast of old and new. The shop is housed in a heritage building on Madras Street, using its gallery-like space to showcase the newest styles and trends to hit its shelves. Since opening in 2004, the boutique has marvelled its stylish patrons with a carefully curated selection of brands, including Comme des Garçons, Ann Demuelemeester, Casey Casey, Philippe Vidalenc and 6X4.

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