Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Pia Boutique

www.piaboutique.com
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Physical Address:  Howick, Auckland 
Operating Since:  1st May 2012


Pia Naera
What are you all about?
What kind of clothes do you make?
Pia Boutique is all about prints, femininity, fun and colour!  I design all of my own digital prints which gives my label and garments an individual and unique touch.

Who makes your clothes?
At this stage, I personally cut out all of my garments and I have a lovely seamstress who does all of my sewing.


Who sells your clothes?  Can we buy them online?
At this stage, I am only selling my pieces online but I do have a show room where people are welcome to come try things on.  I will be at the NZFW designer garage sale this year selling my pieces.

What price range are your clothes in?
My price range is from $110 to $245.

Why do you think NZ clothing labels outsource their manufacturing overseas?
Getting things made in NZ is obviously a lot more costly, and can take time.  I feel that the main reason to why they do that is to save money.

Anything to add?
Although getting things made in New Zealand can be the more expensive approach, there are a lot of people that do notice the extra mile that us designers go to keep it in NZ.  I love having great relationships with my suppliers and seamstress, and making sure that they are being treated fairly and paid the right amount!