Couture

Papillon has hand-picked the finest designers of tailored, classic, and extremely fashionable clothing to create an irresistible blend of European, New Zealand and Australian couture.

Our European labels we are proud to showcase include:

• Anne Fontaine – Papillon is the exclusive New Zealand stockist for this exquisite range of French shirts and accessories.
   
• Enjoy (French couture)
   
• Lola Espeleta – fun, youthful designs from France.
   
• Diesel – a well-known Italian brand supplying cutting edge casuals.
   
• Stella & Minx – an Italian range of light, easy to wear microfibre and bamboo tops; essential under and over garments.
   
• Gaudi – named after the famous architect, this Italian line is full of unique European flavour.
   
• Denny Rose – so very Italian, this is always a sexy and glamorous range.

We also stock Australian designer clothing (a little closer to home!), including:

• Muccia- designed by New Zealander Melanie Cutfield, who is based in Sydney and well recognised for her impeccable tailoring.
   
• Tara Hall- a line designed by Malika Sharma who uses only the finest in Indian cottons, silks, and linens.
   
• Breathless- couture evening wear by Perth designer Rebecca Paterson.
   
• Wish- designed by Annette Cannock in Sydney, this range has new arrivals every two months with clothing that is edgy yet so well priced.

And of course our very own Kiwi designer’s extremely popular ranges:

• Mild Red- by Dunedin based designer Donna Tulloch, well known for her quirky knitwear.
   
• Hyper – must-have essentials at great prices.
   
• Claire Bloom – fresh, feminine clothing from local Queenstown designer.
   
• Liz Mitchell- who is recognised world-wide for her sumptuous fabrics and glamorous designs.
   
• Tamsin Cooper- designer of gorgeous velvet coats.
   
• Sakaguchi – Takaaki from Japan continues to impress with his architectural designs.
   
• Piper Dee- by Milli from Martinborough; known for her tailored pieces which always have an edge and carry her signature, the rose.
   
• Barbara Lee – a NZ designer who continues to produce timeless, exquisite clothing which consistently stands the test of time.

Plus size New Zealand labels available in Papillon:

• Moss- tailored, classic pieces from designer Gabrielle O’Malley.
   
• Euphoria – trendy range for easy-wear.
   
• Nicky McClintock – feminine, colourful items.

Don’t forget that an outfit is made by the right accessories! Papillon has a wide accessory range for women that will compliment your look.