Boutique shopping in Wellington

Nestled on Ghuznee Street, Caughley boasts a range of clothing from international brands and emerging New Zealand designers. Browse the curated selection and you’re bound to find a special gem or timeless staple.

Caughley offers a range of clothes, shoes, accessories, skincare, and jewellery. Each item is hand-picked by owner Rachael Caughley based on the fabrics, style, and design. Rather than following trends, Rachael focuses on finding timeless, high-quality staples. She ensures each piece is made to last, aligning with the boutique’s ethos of “buy less, buy better”.

On one of Wellington’s trendiest streets, Sully’s is the place to be for chic, independent women’s fashion.

Wellingtonian Hannah Sullivan owns the cool and quirky boutique. Wanting to bring a slice of the global fashion scene to the capital, Hannah has handpicked all the brands stocked at Sully’s. Most of the labels are small and independent. There’s usually an interesting story to go with each brand, which Hannah is always happy to share.

While much of Sully’s curated collection comes from overseas, a few labels are from closer to home. Browse jewellery from Aucklander Zoe McBride and cosy creations from Wellington Knits. There’s also a selection of fashion, accessories, and skincare from all over the world. All of Sully’s products are ethically made from recycled or organic materials.

Home to beautiful womenswear from New Zealand and beyond, Goodness lives up to its name.

The boutique stocks women’s clothing, footwear and accessories. If you’re looking for something for a special occasion or to fill a gap in your wardrobe, Goodness is sure to have the perfect piece. The relaxed store is easy to spend some time browsing the extensive range of brands.

As well as local and international brands, Goodness stocks their in-house brand. The Goodness Label uses quality fabrics in easy-to-wear pieces designed for the modern woman.

Stylish Wellington locals have been shopping at Good as Gold since 2004. Independent and family-owned, it’s a curator of cool in the capital.

The store sells fashion and streetwear labels from around New Zealand and the world. The team behind Good as Gold hand pick every brand and product, ensuring everything is of the highest quality. Ask the well-dressed staff for advice on how to style their pieces. From sneakers to jeans, to dresses and accessories, there’s something for everyone.

KAUKAU brings together contemporary art and design under one roof. Run by two Wellingtonians, Nadya France-White and Prak Sritharan, it’s full of special pieces hand-picked by the owners.

With purple walls and wooden shelving, it’s a space that is at once bold and calming. Its offering covers art, objects, homeware, clothing, jewellery, and accessories. Everything is beautiful and creative.

KAUKAU aims to showcase emerging designers, makers, and artists. Most are from New Zealand, and all are part of the creative community KAUKAU celebrates.

With a focus on sustainability, the boutique stocks mostly ethically-made brands. It’s a great place to find timeless and high-quality wardrobe staples. Not afraid of a bit of colour, Wanda Harland always has bright, fun pieces from across the world. It sells local labels like twenty-seven names and Kowtow alongside international brands.

Wanda Harland’s Petone boutique is in the middle of the action in humming Jackson Street. There are always friendly staff to guide you through the goodies on offer. As well as womenswear, Wanda Harland sells a range of accessories, kids’ clothes, gifts, and homeware.