Menswear reimagined and redefined with Cameron Ling Step into the remarkable transformation of a humble local menswear store as it evolves into a distinguished, world-class business in this captivating true story. Join us as we delve into the inspiring story of a brand that has redefined itself against all odds, capturing the attention of style […]
What makes Brown’s so special? Right up there is the range of brands we are able to bring to you. We do, and always have, stocked some of the well known brands, like Levi’s, Akubra, Wrangler, Thomas Cook and Bonds, just to name a few, but we do have lines that could be considered a […]
Who’d have thought that two years ago a simple mask would become an essential component of our wardrobe? Whilst handy, the run-of-the-mill disposable masks are okay but they aren’t particularly comfortable, become odorous quickly and are never on hand when you need one. We have found a style that is really good and unlike the […]
During the lockdowns, Peter, Cam and your Brown’s team have been receiving lots of new stock ready for Spring and Summer. Amongst the first to arrive were shirts from one of our favourite designers, Bridgeport Club. The range of colours and the beautifully woven fabrics are awesome. Bridgeport Club produce great short-sleeve shirts as […]
Its been so great to see happy couples tying the knot again after delays, cancellations and postponements. Over the past coupe of months, several grooms and their mates have been in to try on suits with many opting to purchase whilst others took advantage of our suit hiring service. All we know is that […]
A wedding invitation from your best mate requests that you wear a lounge suit to the event, and now you’re freaking out because you don’t even know what a lounge suit is. Lounge suit dress code is used for occasions with various degrees of formality and means a suit worn with a shirt and […]
In general, neat casual, often also referred to as smart casual, means neat chinos or a pair of dark-coloured jeans with a shirt, a blazer, and a pair of leather shoes. Your outfit should be well-fitting but slightly less formal than a business suit. Smart casual is “pretty much anything smarter than a tracksuit, but […]
Lichfield launched as a shirt specialist in 1916 and became one of New Zealand’s leading labels in men’s fashion. Proud to be New Zealand’s oldest men’s shirt manufacturer, Lichfield have introduced their Vonella range of casual and business shirts. Taking its name from Lichfield Street in Christchurch during The Great War, Lichfield supplied the […]
You’re invitation’s arrived and it requests you to don your cocktail attire – that means, pull on a jacket and look neat and chic for a special occasion. Think of the cocktail attire dress code as overlapping with what you’d wear for a business meeting but with a touch more expression than in the […]
The first shoes to come out from the Julius Marlow workshop was in 1928. The streets of Melbourne were being trod on by handmade and classic craftsmanship in the form of leather boots made for Victorian conditions. Their legacy as the “shoe of firsts” defines not just the past, but also the future. Julius Marlow […]