Charlotte Dawes at Moutique in Prestons is an expert in sourcing hard-to-find Kiwi brands, and she’s got some fantastic drops coming in this season.

For any season everyone should have a really nice fitting blazer, one that works with jeans and a tee or cami, or can be worn with a skirt or over a dress. I’d always recommend spending a bit more on the one that fits perfectly; you’ll have it for years to come.

Longer skirts are making a comeback. These work really well for dressing up or wearing with a tee and sneakers.

We have a broad customer base that includes women in their 20s all the way up to their 70s, so we pick things that work well across people of all ages.

We’re eagerly awaiting a brand new New Zealand-designed label called et alia. This summer’s drop will be their first and we are very excited to be a part of it.

We stock a range of great Kiwi brands, like Artstori, Zafina, Stella + Gemma, NES and Lemon Tree, as well as some fantastic international finds like Dricoper and Betty Basics.

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