Smith and Caughey is Auckland's oldest established department store. The store is known for its quality, ambiance and service. Expect to pay a little extra for the privilege. There are clothing departments for women, men and children; lingerie; shoes; perfumery and cosmetics; fine china; home wares; gifts and more. The cafeteria upstairs serves light snacks and substantial meals. There is a traditional hairdresser for gentlemen in-store. Now you can shop at Smith and Caughey on-line. In particular a wide range of gift boxes and hampers are available.
Exquisite and exotic handcrafted artworks to adorn yourself, can be found here. Fingers is Auckland's premier and oldest established jewelery cooperative. The superb miniatures of art on display will vary in style, material, size and price but are always of magnificent quality both aesthetically and technically. Original innovation is another hallmark of the Fingers co-operative. Some of the artists long represented here include Roy Mason, Alan Preston, Warwick Freeman, Ruth Baird, Michael Couper, Andrea Daly, Jane Dodd and John Edgar.
Everyone who loves children's books will love this store. It is run by ex-teachers whose love for what they are selling is obvious. They have a broad range of titles, subjects and genres. The collection of picture and story books is particularly impressive. There are many educational books, toys and other resources—such as games, puzzles and music cassettes. Special reference books for children are available, as well as a New Zealand section. There is a playpen, which is handy if you want to browse in peace. Handily located five minutes from central Auckland.
Twice voted Bookseller of the Year, this book shop specializes in fiction, music, science, biography, travel and New Zealand books. They also have a section called "brainy stuff" described as intellectual but interesting, and a good selection of gay fiction. Select magazines and designer greeting cards are also sold, and they offer a mail order service.
This fun shop on "K' Road" takes its name directly from an old children's book by Robert M. Munsch, and has quotations and illustrations as murals along the walls. There are racks and racks of used clothing of all types for kids of all ages. Accessories are also available. The staff is young, friendly and helpful.
DFS is housed in the city's old Customhouse building, designed by architect Thomas Mahoney in the French Renaissance style and built in 1889. Now it has the best international products the world has to offer, mainly for the duty free shopper. Four floors of famous brand names such as Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Christian Dior, Prada, Hermes, Oroton, Adidas, Burberry, Calvin Klein, Tiffany, and Ralph Lauren make for overwhelming shopping! New Zealand products include woolen clothing, honey, kiwi fruit products, art and gifts, not forgetting All Black football garments. A foreign exchange is on the third floor.
Smith and Caughey is Auckland's oldest established department store. The store is known for its quality, ambiance and service. Expect to pay a little extra for the privilege. There are clothing departments for women, men and children; lingerie; shoes; perfumery and cosmetics; fine china; home wares; gifts and more. The cafeteria upstairs serves light snacks and substantial meals. There is a traditional hairdresser for gentlemen in-store. Now you can shop at Smith and Caughey on-line. In particular a wide range of gift boxes and hampers are available.
Corso de'Fiori offer a large range of superb imported tableware from Corso de'Fiori in Italy, in their attractive shop situated on the ground floor of the elegant and historic former Blind Institute Building. Other goods they offer for the quality conscious and well designed home include a varied range of furniture, Chinese antiques, Mexican glassware, artwork, reproduction antique tables and cabinets, and a modern kitset modular furniture range from Citta in Denmark. The shop overlooks the courtyard behind the building and has a very pleasant ambiance, with other design shops and a restaurant nearby.
For a truly original and romantic gift, visit Bijoux. Matt Rawlinson, Kevin Rawlinson and Tanya Bentley are all artists first and foremost, creating all of the beautiful works for sale on site. They work mainly in sterling silver, but pieces can also be created in platinum and gold. They also do diamond settings for wedding and engagement rings, and will accept most commissions. They also have a number of wonderful copper and silver sculptures for your home or business and exquisite candelabra and picture frames.
Flotsam & Jetsam is located at Posonby Street and is hard to miss. This trendy home decor shop stocks nothing less than unusual goods that are used in our day to day life. Available items are glass, small furnitures, toys, games, ceramics, mugs, decorative items, etc. It is one of the good places to buy Christmas gifts for your loved ones. Visit once and this place will leave you inspired. Check out website for online shopping.
VITRINE - the antique store is your place to be if you are fond of collecting antiques. From antique furniture to lights and other home decor articles, this store has a warm aura, that is truly alluring. You will mostly find antiques from the European region, depicting various cultures and traditions. At this quaint store, you can hire furniture for personal events as well. Visit VITRINE - the antique store and appease you hunger for exquisite artifacts.
RUBY High Street is one of those designer stores, that believe in pleasing their customers by constantly evolving their styles. Be it prints or blocks, pastels or neon, black or whites, at this classy store you will find what suits your style the best. The service staff is quite helpful and willingly guide you on what goes with your personality the best.