On Thursday 15th June at 5.30pm the first guests arrived at COAST New Zealand’s stunning showroom in Auckland’s fashionable Ponsonby Road—home to some of the most sophisticated boutiques, luxury homewares and distinctly different fashion. Within no time at all, the showroom was thronging with guests mixing, mingling and indulging in a spot of retail therapy.

On display was COAST’s full range of enduring but timeless marine beanbags, their hand-made, canvas luggage collection made here in New Zealand and their luxury, natural textiles including NZ merino wool, linen and cotton throws, blankets and more. The back of the showroom opened up to a deck and courtyard which showcased this beautiful collection to perfection—perfect for indoors, outdoors, on the boat or at the beach.

The evening was co-hosted by new member Elle + Riley who currently have a winter pop-up store in part of at the COAST Showroom.

Elle + Riley are the cashmere experts—they specialise is creating beautiful cashmere garments for both men and women out of this sumptuous yarn that has earned the reputation as one of the most luxurious natural fibres in the world. Members and guests were able to indulge in the beauty of the modern, simple cashmere pieces created for every day and every season by Yolande and Elle—this mother and daughter team. After seeing and feeling, few left empty-handed.

Midway through the evening Nicola Webster, founder of COAST NZ, said a few words about her business and gave away a beautiful leather-bound folio in the prize draw. A second lucky winner received an Elle + Riley wrap in the colour of their choice after a few words from Elle, director of Elle + Riley.

Drinks and delicious canapés were served as time whizzed by; before we knew it, the evening was over. Another resounding success for The Luxury Network New Zealand.