THE DEPARTMENT STORE

THE DEPARTMENT STORE

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Arriving VERY soon at Simon James Concept Store and online.

Natalia Vodianova wearing Karen Walker Eyewear ‘Anytime’ frames in the latest Vogue (USA)!! Styled by Tonne Goodman and shot by Mario Testino at his L.A. home. Available now at all Karen Walker stores.

New Zealand musician Ruby Frost and her drummer Jimmy Mac worked with local film maker Veronica Crockford-Pound to shoot this cute flick for our new bike loan service.

Come and try out the bikes the next time you’re in Takapuna – you’ll love them!


View on Vimeo.

Available in all stores now!

This Valentine’s Day make him a sweet mix tape (playlist!) on your iPod and play it to him through our most wanted man gift, the wooden Magno Radio from Areaware. Pretty darn good for the girls too…!

Mixing wood with the most current mp3 playing compatible electronics, this radio becomes a functional work of art. Plug in your iPod and enjoy the beautiful sound of a modern-day wood radio handcrafted by carpenters in Indonesia. Made from 100% sustainably harvested wood. 4 AA batteries not included (also has an AC adapter power input – cord not included). Comes presented in beautiful gift box. $399

Available from Simon James Concept Store and online.



Whether you’d like to spoil her or adorn her with a ring signifying forever these diamond ‘Humility’ bow rings from Jessica McCormack bring together the classic beauty of diamonds and the romance of 1980s Yves Saint Laurent inspired bows to create an utterly lust-worthy token of love no woman can deny.

Baby Humility Bow Ring from the Jessica McCormack XIV collection (bottom ring)
This ring is set with a stunning 0.26 carat marquise diamond, on a silver black-rhodiumed stylised grosgrain ribbon. Complete with 9k yellow gold band. $7,250

Please contact Simon James Concept Store for all enquires. Phone 09 489 6955, Email concept@simonjamesdesign.com

We cannot wait for the arrival of Benah’s new Autumn/Winter collection, LIMITS! These incredible images from the latest Russh magazine have got us all weak at the knees.

Top image: Alex Travel/iPad Wallet in Bordeaux
Bottom image: Nico Bucket Bag in Black (top right)

First drop expected next week. Keep you peepers peeped!