Painted Bird in Milford is the realization of a lifelong passion for vintage clothing collector and owner Stephanie King.
Painted Bird is the only True Vintage clothing store on Auckland’s North Shore. Stephanie’s passion for vintage fashion started at a young age. Watching and sewing with her grandmother and enjoying her Colombian mother’s style were her key influences of true style.
Stephanie King of Painted Bird, Handpicked European Vintage.
Vintage is for everyone!
The store is bright and full of colour, and Stephanie’s delightful personality has made Painted Bird a wonderful addition and point of difference to the local retail scene. Stephanie’s philosophy is that vintage fashion is something to be enjoyed by everyone and can be incorporated daily in to all wardrobes – even if it is just a vintage scarf. Sustainable, ethical and enduring fashion is the choice you make when shopping at Painted Bird.
Buy a piece of fashion history
With the popularity of vintage clothing firmly established in all other parts of the world through looks touted by celebrities, stylists and fashion lovers, Stephanie felt it was a great opportunity to bring the unique concept of handpicked vintage clothing to the North Shore. Her diverse selection of collectable clothing from decades past offers the wearer a unique piece of fashion history, and a quality of fabric, construction and detail rarely found today in anything but high-end designer pieces.
Sourced from Europe and beyond, for our local market
Once the perfect retail space in Milford was found, Stephanie travelled Europe, meeting with private collectors and suppliers of authentic Grade A Vintage clothing. Pieces were selected for their unique fabrics, bespoke styles, condition and absolute wearability within current fashion wardrobes.
Clothes for everyday life and special occasions
“These clothes are art and are enduring pieces of history,” Stephanie says, “I want them to be celebrated in everyday life – not from afar.” They were made for people to wear in their day to day life: at work, to the shops, as well as special pieces for parties and weddings.
You only need check out Painted Bird’s Facebook page which features ‘What I wore Today and Outfit of the day’ – to inspire the wearing of vintage daily in a current or ‘street style’. Wearing a unique piece of fashion with its own history, is an integral part to the ethos of the store.
Something to suit all sizes and personalities
There are styles at Painted Bird to suit all body shapes and a range of sizes, and Stephanie aims to provide a little something for every woman seeking a one-off, personalised look.
The expertise of a Personal Stylist
Stephanie’s background as a personal stylist means she is ready to offer friendly advice on how to wear, and how to integrate pieces into a wardrobe of current fashion styles. Painted Bird is an extension of Stephanie’s lifelong love of vintage clothing, and her desire to share these beautiful collectable pieces of fashion history.
Pop in for a browse
Stop in to see her and enjoy a look through the collection at 164 Kitchener Road, Milford – right in the heart of Milford’s main street. Private appointments available by request and consignment available.
Available now at 164 Kitchener Road or www.paintedbird.nz and find them on social media at Instagram and Facebook paintedbirdnz
26th April 2018