SKIMS at Faradays signals a new standard for considered retail and beautifully fitted foundations.
A major moment for New Zealand retail is on the horizon, with Faradays set to become the exclusive home of SKIMS in New Zealand, bringing one of fashion’s most in-demand brands into a beautifully considered physical retail setting for the first time.
For brides and those dressing for life’s most significant occasions, this arrival feels particularly exciting. SKIMS has become a global go-to for beautifully engineered shapewear, elevated foundations and confidence-boosting essentials that work quietly beneath even the most considered wardrobes. Whether it is finding the perfect base layer for a silk bias-cut gown, seamless sculpting beneath a sharply tailored bridal suit, or refined support for engagement celebrations, rehearsal dinners and wedding guest dressing, the opportunity to try these pieces on in person offers a welcome new level of ease for New Zealand shoppers.
Launching as part of Faradays’ ambitious new retail concept, the experiential destination will span three floors and house more than 150 brands in a modern setting designed around discovery, connection and immersion. Alongside fashion, the space will feature beauty and wellness treatment rooms, a basement level dedicated to activewear, denim, sneakers, coffee-table books and gifting, plus private dining and event spaces that will evolve through activations and experiences throughout the year.
As shared in the original release, “Faradays is not a conventional retail proposition. We are building something rooted in experience and service, with a roster of activations, events and an ecosystem of content that means a brand can be experienced well beyond the four walls of the store.” It is a clear reflection of how retail continues to evolve, with thoughtful in-person experiences becoming increasingly valuable.
The partnership with SKIMS feels particularly well aligned. Constance of Faraday’s notes that ““Faradays is not a conventional retail proposition. We are building something rooted in experience and service, with a roster of activations, events and an ecosystem of content that means a brand can be experienced well beyond the four walls of the store. SKIMS is a strong example of a brand that understands the value of physical retail, and how important it is to connect with customers in a real-world environment.”
For those preparing for weddings and special occasions, that connection matters. The search for the right shapewear or foundation pieces has long been one of the more difficult parts of occasion dressing, often involving international orders, uncertain sizing and the pressure of getting it right from afar. The ability to touch, feel and try on SKIMS in New Zealand changes that entirely, allowing shoppers to find pieces that fit beautifully and feel effortless under everything from minimalist bridal gowns to contemporary suiting and elevated eveningwear.
The first drop of SKIMS at Faradays will be priced from NZD $35 and will launch in spring 2026. NikeSKIMS, the highly anticipated collaboration uniting two global leaders at the forefront of sport, style and culture, will also arrive at Faradays in spring 2026, further cementing the destination as one to watch.
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