Hallenstein Brothers, more commonly referred to as Hallensteins, is a New Zealand based men’s fashion, street and lifestyle retailer. The company has its roots in a department store founded in 1873 by Bendix Hallenstein.

Where are Hallensteins clothes made?

Most cities and towns have at least one Hallensteins shop but their products mainly come from China, not Dowling Street. In 1988, 103 years after moving in, the Hallensteins head office shifted north to Wellington.

Are Hallensteins ethical?

Kiwi fashion brands uphold some ethical standards in a broken system – Tearfund. AS Colour, Freeset, Hallensteins and Glassons, Icebreaker, Kathmandu and Macpac were all ranked in the top tier out of 11 New Zealand companies assessed that could provide some evidence of upholding the report’s Covid Fashion Commitments.

What does Hallensteins glassons do?

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited is a retailer of menswear and womenswear, listed on the New Zealand Stock Exchange. The company operates in excess of 130 stores, with 36 stores in Australia.

Is Glassons a NZ company?

Glassons is proud to be a New Zealand heritage company founded in the early 1900’s, retailing in New Zealand for over 90 years and more recently in Australia, we have offices based in Auckland and Sydney.

How many hallensteins are there in NZ?

Today there are 42 Hallenstein Bros. stores in New Zealand and another three across in Queensland, Australia.

Who created hallensteins?

Bendix Hallenstein

Bendix Hallenstein
Bornc. 24 January 1835 Bisperode, Duchy of Brunswick, Germany
Died6 January 1905 (aged 69–70) Dunedin, New Zealand
Known forFounding Hallenstein Brothers Founding D.I.C.
Spouse(s)Mary Mountain ​ ( m. 1861)​

Is macpac made in China?

Macpac. Outdoor clothing firm Macpac moved its manufacturing from Christchurch to China, Vietnam and the Philippines in 2003. “Nike and Apple are great examples – both manufacture products throughout Asia but are proudly American companies.”

Who owns glassons?

Hallenstein Glasson Holdings Limited is the holding company for the group’s subsidiaries which are engaged in the retail of women’s and men’s apparel. The company operates two brands throughout Australia and New Zealand: Glasson Limited – Involved in the retail of women’s apparel.

Who started hallensteins?

Is Glassons Australian or New Zealand?