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RAIN WOMAN

One drop we’re excited about? Karen Walker’s third outing with Blunt Umbrellas, which has seen the designer dig into the design archives, repurposing her SS15 Wild Flowers print, inspired by eccentric, aristocratic English country gardens. Karen Walker for Blunt umbrella, $119.

SHOP TO IT

Two Kiwi brands have recently hit major milestones in opening their first brick-and-mortar boutiques. Shjark designer Amber Gardner describes her space at 534 Richmond Road in Auckland as an extension of her brand. “The vibe is slick straight lines, cool concrete and crisp white, with a beautiful arched mirror and Takeshi Nii folding chairs adding a mid-century element.”