Monday, July 2, 2012

Love Hotel

www.lovehotel.co.nz
facebook.com/lovehotel.co.nz
twitter.com/LoveHotelNZ
Physical Address:  Hawkes Bay/Wellington
Operating Since:  Officially November 2011 but it has been a long time coming.

Harriet & Ella Garland-Levett
What are you all about?
What kind of clothes do you make?
Love Hotel is all about creating garments that you will fall in love with.  Our hand drawn textile details printed on delicate chiffons show the hand of the maker.  It all begins with making something we would want to wear.  The garments are feminine, layered, romantic, dramatic and spotty.  Love Hotel's latest collection includes dresses, kimonos, lacy leggings, fabulous oversized berets and more.

Who makes your clothes?
We design and create garments ourselves, including the design, screen printing and accessories.  Due to recent demand we have been outsourcing some work locally.

Who sells your clothes?  Can we buy them online?
In April this year, we were in the Wellington Fashion Week - Young Designer section.  We have gained the support from Buy New Zealand Made Ltd and Kirkcaldie and Stains Ltd & from mid-September, our current collection will be available in Kirkcaldie & Stains.  The collection will also be available online and we are in the process of finding other outlets.

What price range are your clothes in?
Our clothing ranges around $100 - $600.

Why do you think NZ clothing labels outsource their manufacturing overseas?
It is difficult to get ahead on the New Zealand fashion industry which is why many labels go overseas to cut costs.  We would love to be a part of growth within the NZ fashion industry.  Growth means greater opportunities for New Zealanders and products that have a stamp of local NZ love.  We are proud to wear the Buy New Zealand Made Ltd label on our new collection.

What could the Government do to help clothing labels keep it in NZ?
The Government could provide support for new businesses and innovative, creative entrepreneurs to encourage growth within the industry.  The Government needs to support Made In New Zealand so we can continue to buy NZ-made.

Anything to add?
Check us out at the BMW Fashion in the Capital this August in Wellington.

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