Few names command the same reverence in New Zealand fashion as Zambesi. Founded in 1979 by Elisabeth and Neville Findlay, the brand has long stood as a pillar of the country’s creative identity. Its dark, intellectual aesthetic and architectural tailoring are synonymous with a quiet confidence that transcends trend and time.
Now, Zambesi enters an exciting new chapter with the opening of a new store on the ground floor of Auckland’s Commercial Bay. The carefully conceived space will reflect the label’s bold yet refined sensibility, presenting a full range of womenswear, menswear, accessories, and limited-edition pieces, all designed and made in-house in Auckland. Each Zambesi collection begins with an obsession for fabric and form, expressed through garments built to endure. The brand’s commitment to local craftsmanship and its ability to shape the cultural landscape of fashion over more than four decades have cemented its status as a true creative force. For Commercial Bay, the addition of Zambesi further strengthens its position as the city’s foremost destination for contemporary New Zealand design, alongside Wynn Hamlyn, Juliette Hogan, Sylvester, and Elle & Riley.
“We’re honoured to welcome Zambesi,” says Andrew Trounson, Head of Retail at Commercial Bay. “This is a brand that has helped define New Zealand fashion and continues to embody exceptional design and craftsmanship.”
With the doors now open, Zambesi’s enduring legacy continues through intelligent design, uncompromising style, and garments that tell a story.
