Hills Boutique, a Christchurch fashion store rocking exclusive European looks, has found its new home in The Colombo.

The new shop is larger than any of Hills Boutique’s previous locations, with huge front windows showcasing the latest fashion the way it should be – visible to all the world. On display are exclusive pieces from Denmark, Greece, France, Spain, UK and New Zealand – including hot Kiwi label Dressed New Zealand.

“I absolutely love the Dressed label,” says Hills Boutique manager Sarah Hunt. “It’s Christchurch-designed and a great fit. It’s made in New Zealand for the average woman.”

The boutique launched in Hornby in 2019, just before the pandemic hit. It was supposed to be a short term pop-up, but there was such a good response from customers, the store needed a forever home. It was a bit of a journey, with the uncertainty of Covid making it difficult to find permanent suitable lodgings, and Hills Boutique’s next temporary home was in Riccarton.

Now Hills has settled on an awesome location in The Colombo, opening the new store in February this year.

“The Colombo is perfect for Hills Boutique,” Sarah says. “It’s wonderfully laid out, the stores are all New Zealand owned and operated, and we have this lovely big space where we can display all our fashion properly. People just need to come in and check it out.”

The in-store selection includes consciously made brands – menswear and womenswear labels that focus on using planet-friendly fibres and processes. The wide range of styles cover affordable and stylish casual clothes through to dazzling getup.

“We’ve got amazing clothes for people in every age group. It’s not just for the more casual amongst us, it’s also for the business person,” Sarah says. “Whether you like to wear sneakers with dresses, jeans with jandals, or something a bit more corporate, there’s something for everybody.”

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