It was nice to head South to check on building progress of our new store.
I had the privilege of hosting some of New Zealand's top media over the course of a day and a half and showing them some of Canterburys best.
For many of them, it was their first visit back to Christchurch since the earthquake and what was clear to me, from their experiences, was how impressed they were with progress and the mindset and optimism of people.
There is a collective force of creative entrepreneurs and business people doing great stuff and Christchurch gets more and more interesting by the day. We are excited to become a part of this community in 2018.
If you are planning a trip away or thinking about your next holiday I urge you to consider Canterbury and all that it has to offer.
It's a dynamic region.
Founder Murray Crane caught up with Awling and discussed all things menswear, New Zealand’s approach to it and why he’s so fond of handcrafted goods. Read a shortened copy below or visit Awling to read to full interview. Hi Murray, thanks for finding some time to speak to us. Let’s start with getting some background on yourself. Where...
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Sometimes, a design marries form and function so well that it essentially can’t be improved upon. So it is with the pea coat, a contemporary menswear staple that still manages to look peerlessly stylish despite being almost entirely unchanged since the early 1700s. Featuring a double-breasted six- or eight-button closure, an a-line shape finishing just...
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Welcome back Farheen. What do you do at Crane Brothers? I have joined back as Office Administrator in Head Office. Essentially I take care of the staff and their wellbeing, ensuring there are smooth processes for each department, and oversee invoicing and accounts. The role is very diverse. Since I was at Crane Brothers previously...
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