Tuesday, 8 May 2012

Market Research - High End

Kate Sylvester
Kate Sylvester is a NZ high end designer boutique for women. Kate's clothes are known for their tailoring and are sophisticated and wearable. The pieces are very timeless and transcend the seasons and the latest trends, but maintain Kate's aesthetic at the same time. The clothing is of high quality (sewing and finishing) and majority are made in NZ. (information from wellington store and katesylvester.com)
April Dress 
$435.00
Doodle print shirt dress with contrast buckle detail, cuff and collar. Adjustable waist buckles. Soft gathered skirt and zip side. Print designed by and exclusive to Kate Sylvester.
Silk Viscose
Made in NZ

Constance Skirt
$355.00
Soft pleat skirt that sits on the waist and finishes just above the knee. Lined to just above the knee with side zip and belt loops.
Viscose, Polyester Lining
Made in NZ
Lace Face T-Shirt
$145.00
Organic cotton t-shirt with lace print front. A neat shape with cuffed sleeves and raw edge neckline.
100% cotton
Made in NZ
Sweetheart Skort
$255.00
Sweetheart stretch silk shorts with frill detail around the leg. Zip side and sits mid thigh.
Silk
Made in China
Kelly Jumper
$365.00
Mohair mesh knit fitted jumper with full length sleeves and high neckline.
Mohair Wool Mix
Made in China 
The Parka
$365.00
Shower proof hooded parka with dome buttons that cover a front zip. Sits mid thigh.
Proofed Cotton
Made in NZ

Starfish
Starfish is also a NZ high end boutique for women. According to the website "Each starfish garment is made to be well loved and well worn over many seasons". They think about the lifespan of clothes and make them with high quality natural fibres so they can have a strong, long life. The clothing is of high quality and are made in NZ using sustainable business practices. (information from wellington store and website, starfish.com)
Lily Tunic
$399.00
Tunic dress with fold details at hem and is a best seller at Starfish. Has multiple styling options as it can be tied to create a cape or cinched in at the waist with a tie
100% Viscose
Made in NZ
Gravity Skirt
$269.00
Side rouching down the curved side panels creates the illusion of a narrow, yet shapely silhouette. This is done by the use of different fabrics: nylon spandex skims the body at the sides and the waxed cotton gives shape and structure
95% Cotton, 5% Elastane, Contrast = 65% Rayon, 30% Nylon and 5% Spandex 
Made in NZ
Odyssey Top
$248.00
Side panels that follow the contours of the body, nipped in at the waist and then flares out over the hips to create a very feminine shape. Sequin detail on shoulders.
96% Cotton, 4% Elastane
Made in NZ
Traditional Trouser
$359.00
A classic high waist, wide leg pant made out of a bamboo and poly blend, which provides ultimate draping
76% Bamboo, 24% Poly/Eco fabric
Made in NZ
Landing Cardy
$329.00
Draped hip length striped cardigan with slouchy batwing 3/4 length sleeves 
100% Merino
Made in NZ 
Southern Cross Coat
$690.00
Classic double breasted wool trench coat with collar, tie waist detail and flare for waist 
60% Wool, 40% Viscose
Made in NZ


Zambesi
Zambesi is a NZ high end boutique for men and women and sell more overseas e.g. Australia and Europe than in NZ. Zambesi is known as being "more of a feeling, a way of dressing". Zambesi has a unique signature of drape and cut that comes out in each collection and helps them flow together, "Playful inventiveness meets the label's singular dark beauty". All of Zambesi's clothes are of excellent quality (fabrics and sewing) and are all made in NZ. (information from wellington store and website zambesistore.com)
Earnest Dress
$810.00 to $1020.00
Overdress, open armhole to high waist, semi-circular skirt, mid calf-length
Watercolour = Silk, Engraving = Silk, Spider = Hand Embroidered Silk
Made in NZ
Shadow Skirt
$200.00
Full length skirt, pull on elasticated waistband, can be worn as a strapless dress
Viscose
Made in NZ
Besti Top
$940.00
Cropped oversize blouse, bow collar and yoke back detail 
Silk/Lycra Sequins
Made in NZ
 Trampers Trouser
$330.00
Pull on, stretch knit waistband and cuff, woven front panel, back patch pockets
Black diamond = 100% wool, Navy Twill = wool/polyester, Tar = Acetate/cotton
Made in NZ
Frostbite Jumper
$425.00
Cropped knit sweater, drop shoulder sleeve, screen printed fluro or tonal stripe detail, can be worn front or back
100% Merino Wool
Made in NZ
Blizzard Coat
$810.00 to $965.00
Double breasted coat, two tone panels, 2 side pockets, 2 belt loops, self belt with slide buckle, checkmate is navy/black contrast
Blackrain = Polymide/Polyurethane, Checkmate = Wool
Made in NZ

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