It has been another busy day as we enter Day 2 of the renovations. I am starting to realise the magnitude of what we are taking on in a little over 5 days.
The store looks much bigger ( even with 15 tradesmen in it ) and the floor plate has been enlarged significantly.
It has been interesting exposing parts of the original hotel including a beautiful mosaic tiled floor that would have been part of the original bar.
We are working out how we can save it.
The store has been 80 % gutted and we are now building the new changing area and stock rooms.
We have steel joinery and glazing to install as well as completely stripping back and restoring the original floor.
There is new skirting and architraves to put in as well as wiring, cabling, plumbing, lighting.
All of our antique cabinets and furniture are at a secure off site location being restored. We will also be re painting.
This week has also seen new stock arriving from most of our international suppliers including Cheaney Shoes and some new suppliers who we will be showcasing.
Our new hangers are somewhere in transit, supposedly arriving in New Zealand Tuesday.
We also have a major art installation planned for Tuesday that requires the front windows to be installed after it has been moved into the store.
We are thrilled to be open in Ponsonby and have our second door in Auckland. Located at 271 Ponsonby Road, the store represents an evolution of our offer from purely suit-centric to a becoming a complete lifestyle brand for men. With this new and expanded range we have showcased our concept of what a modern...
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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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