In a room crowded with fashionistas you would pick Trelise Cooper in a second. She’s the one whose wild blonde curls and riot of colour separates her from the others.

The dynamic New Zealand fashion designer is responsible for making some of the most eye-catching and innovative pieces that appeal to women in all shapes and sizes.

Trelise has an holistic approach to her designs.  A lot of love, attention and even prayer goes into every stitch and pleat. Her understanding of what a woman wants and needs is her driving force. Trelise plays with fabric and patterns, creating daring combinations..

Her reversible jacket has another military style with a ‘shot in the arm’ look on the sleeve – giving it a hard, deconstructed, hand-finished edge.



By contrast, Trelise’s soft, bohemian pieces are stylish and feminine incorporating flowing fabrics and intricate detail.

 Auckland to a multi-million dollar business with stores in New Zealand, Australia and Hong Kong. Future outlets are planned for LA, Miami and London.

In just four years, Trelise Cooper has gone from one boutique in

As well as her main Trelise Cooper label, she also has three other ranges that are becoming increasingly popular.Luscious is a range designed by Trelise for the woman with a more generous figurer.

Cooper – a fun, casual range designed with week-ends in mind and for days away from work. Finally, Doll is a funky, hip range and is designed by three young designers who work for Trelise.

Trelise has always had firm ideas on how to run her business. “My business is run on feminine values and ways, completely different to the male way of thinking. It’s a feminine democracy.”

Her other ranges, cooper and Doll by Girlie Temple are also taking the world by storm. And of course the Luscious label caters to the more voluptuous figure – a growth area that is really coming into its own.