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Two Kiwi brands have recently hit major milestones in opening their first brick-and-mortar boutiques. Shjark designer Amber Gardner describes her space at 534 Richmond Road in Auckland as an extension of her brand. “The vibe is slick straight lines, cool concrete and crisp white, with a beautiful arched mirror and Takeshi Nii folding chairs adding a mid-century element.” In Wellington, Kowtow’s Gosia Piatek partnered with

Rufus Knight (Simon James, Muse, Lonely) for her flagship at 113 Tory Street

— a clean, light-filled space that reflects the brand’s ethical and sustainable ethos.