If you have spent any time on fashion social media lately, you have seen Lioness. The Sydney label has become one of the most talked-about going-out brands in Australasia, stocked by the likes of Revolve, ASOS and David Jones, and yet it is surprisingly hard to find on a rack in New Zealand. Wally is an authorised Lioness stockist in Takapuna. Here is the full picture.
The Lioness story
Lioness was founded in Sydney in 2009 by Wendy Lin, and in its own words makes "sexy, luxury-inspired product designed for head-strong, fearless women." That confidence shows in the cuts: sharp tailoring, low rises, structured shoulders and hemlines that mean it. The brand is now stocked in over 15 countries, but the design sensibility has stayed distinctly Sydney: made for warm evenings and big plans.
The pieces to know
The blazer dress is the Lioness signature, and the Olympia Blazer Dress we carry sits squarely in that lineage: sharp shoulders, leg-lengthening cut, zero effort to style because it is the whole outfit. The other one to know is the Horseshoe Jean, a low-rise barrel leg that sits on Lioness's own best-seller list. Around those two, the range runs from slinky halter tops and minis through to swim.
Sizing and fit
Lioness runs letter sizing from XXS to XXL, which is a broader range than most trend labels. Fit varies by piece, and Lioness publishes specific notes per style. The Horseshoe Jean fits true to size, with their own tip to size up if you want it baggier and lower-slung. Dresses and tailoring are cut close; if you are between sizes on a fitted mini, the larger size is usually the safer call.
Where to buy Lioness in New Zealand
Lioness ships from Australia, but if you want to try before you buy, options in NZ are thin: Wally is an authorised Lioness stockist and one of the few physical stores in the country where you can shop the label in person. Our current range covers the Olympia Blazer Dress, Horseshoe and Rebels jeans, dresses from mini through maxi, tops, the Butterfly Pants and a full swim offering.
Shop at wally.co.nz/collections/lioness with free NZ delivery over $80, or visit us at 53 Hurstmere Road, Takapuna and try it on. Full-price items can be returned within 30 days in original condition.
More women's labels we love at Wally: Luna Lane, Maison Essentiele and Summi Summi. Pair them with Arms of Eve jewellery.