Jonathan Ogier opened his first menswear store in Pakuranga Plaza in 1982 with a ‘no fear’ attitude that saw him expand his clothing range to include footwear, which few menswear stores did back then.
“Paul Smith and I share many passions - photography, design, architecture, culture - it was not surprising his collections soon became our favourites, and our clients, too.”
Another common interest with Paul Smith is Japanese culture. Paul Smith has over 200 stores there, and Jonathan has always wanted to visit. Late last year, he was invited by the Italian Trade Agency to represent New Zealand to attend a Fashion Trade Fair in Tokyo as their sole New Zealand delegate. “I am so excited. As you read this, I’ll be experiencing my first visit to Japan.”
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Pictured above: Emily with her dad Jonathan Ogier outside Fifth Ave on Ponsonby Market Day