Sabenette

It is such a privilege to introduce Lisa King, a woman who needs very little introduction. If you don’t know her name, you’ll know one of the businesses she co-founded called Eat My Lunch. We were excited to find our more about Lisa's latest entrepreneurial venture, AF drinks, and even celebrate international Gin and Tonic Day - Sober AF.

Every love story is unique and this one is no different. When Greta Kenyon editor of TJ asked Roanne to design the perfect wedding day accessory, Roanne knew she would say yes. Meet Gigi, the ultimate event piece to take you from the aisle to the afterparty.

In the middle of Kingsland village you will find KENSAL flower shop. On entry you'll meet the smile of owner Liv or her right hand women Kate. The shop is filled with flowers that look like they've just been cut from some dreamy English cottage garden. We chat with Liv to find out how she braves 4am starts and of course to find out her favourite pieces from the new collection.

We sat down with Roanne, Saben’s founder + designer to learn more about our latest foray into footwear, the Sunday Sneaker. Saben's first ever leather sneaker is made with the same classic, durable and stylish functionality as our cult classic handbags. These smart casual sneakers will take you from work-to-weekend, Monday to Sunday.

Carmel is unpretentious, down to earth and effortlessly cool. When we meet her at Turua Gallery she is nonchalant about her recent sold out show, instead, in true artist form she can see only what she would change about each painting. We were intrigued to find out more about the artist and mother behind the paintings. We hope you enjoy this Q+A with Carmel.

Nestled in the beautiful suburb of St Heliers you will find Turua Gallery, a relaxed and intimate space showcasing a curated collection of contemporary New Zealand art. In July we visited the gallery to photograph our latest collection Wild Garden against the backdrop of sold out show 'In Contrast' by artist Carmel Van der Hoeven.

For Saben founder and designer Roanne Jacobson, each season is an opportunity to create a new collection of leather handbags, wallets and accessories inspired by seasonal hues. We sit down with Roanne to discuss the inspiration behind the Wild Garden Collection.

Meet Charli, founder of Koha Apparel. What's Koha Apparel you ask? They are a non-profit retail experience that operates on a "Take What You Need, Give What You Can" model which allows those struggling financially to access clean, quality clothing. 

If you love designer leather handbags like us, you might also have a penchant for well made shoes. Lucky for you our stockist Issimo Christchurch has both! We take you on a virtual tour of her fabulous shoe and handbag store neslted in the popular shopping streets of Merivale.

Saben presents our most highly anticipated colour yet. A collection of premium leather handbags, wallets and accessories in covet worthy pink shade; Tea Rose. Tea Rose is the perfect colour to pair back with the lights, bights, darks and denims in your wardrobe. Sophisticated, yet undeniably feminine. Discover the collection in stores and online now.

Today we say farewell to our marketing manager, Brooke Fairgray. To say she has been a part of the Saben team would be an understatement. Brooke started at Saben straight out of university in 2010, and never left! Except for that cheeky 3 Month OE and to bring her two beautiful children Grayson and Marsden earth side.

This is one of those magic stories, in which a couple of besties turned their hobby into a side-hustle and then their main source of bread & butter. Ironic, as that their specialty market too – bread, butter and a WHOLE lotta passion go in to making the tastiest treats that we know and love as Doe Donuts. 

We chat with Danika Revell, co-founder of The Period Place about their mission toward period equity, smashing stigmas and how you can help with their current crowd funding campaign to create NZ's first Period Hub.

The road for Tsi Tsi hasn’t been readily paved, yet her tribulations do not define her; her joy is unparalleled and compelling. She delights us with her experience of motherhood and raising multiples.

Meet Seba, a sensitive, kind, and resilient single mother who shared what motherhood means to her in our recent open casting call to ‘all who Mother’. We were inspired by her strength as a solo parent to three children, as well as those she nurtures in the classroom. Oh and did we mention she's tiktok famous?

The global pandemic and tight border restrictions have added huge complexities for families living abroad. While many Australasian families are reuniting, the wait for the rest of the world to open travel is all too familiar for South Korean born Kiwi, Sue Ryu. 

Rebecca is brilliant, straight-shooting, open minded, and goes with the flow. Someone you could easily become fast-friends with. The youngest of a big, blended family, anchored by her mum Pauline; B talks to us about motherhood and surrogacy.

Meet Tess, daughter, partner, business owner and mum-of-two. Tess honestly and candidly shares her journey with us; Welcoming baby Ziggy to their family via surrogacy, the struggle that comes nurturing a newborn and a toddler and how she is grounded by love from her own mother.

Caught in the chaos and complexity that comes with modern day living? We chat to Celine Wallace, founder if Sattva Soul. Celine chats all about how her dream and business came to be, what to do to recharge and slow down, along with plenty more!

Find the bunnies hiding among our handbags online and be in to WIN a $500 Saben spend! The more bunnies you find, the more chances to win

 Introducing fitness enthusiast, entrepreneur and mother, Amber Reid. We discuss her new business venture - Cobalt gym, family, empowering women, and more!

Made with care for you to carry consciously. What was once destined for landfill is upcycled into a statement piece for your wardrobe.

To celebrate the arrival of Beiged Store’s latest collection we chat with founder, designer, and mum of two, Shelley Down.

We chat to the creative mind and brilliant woman behind our most recent 'Merry & Bright' Christmas illustrations, Bonnie Brown from Studio Bon.

Hello Wedding season! Here is some inspiration for three different types of ceremony styles to help you brainstorm for you or your loved ones upcoming wedding. 

There is something magical about Rose Rowan, we adore her ability to create heart-expanding beauty through her floral artistry. On the blog we chat about blooms, business and going your own way.

Redefining bridal style, Saben introduces a collection of handbags that are sleek, understated and wearable beyond the wedding day. A capsule composed of iconic shapes in new ceremonial colours and new styles designed with defiant modernity.

We caught up with the ever so wonderful Saben Retail team and chatted about their favourite go-to handbags, tips and tricks on how to style them and more. We wanted to introduce the girls to show you the faces of the amazing women behind the exceptional customer service of the Saben brand. 

Besties and business partners, Nia and Talia are the creative duo behind local womenswear brand Layplan. On the blog we chat about business, what inspires them and intentional design.

Local womenswear label Layplan are popping up in store at Saben for two days only! Presenting their favourite pieces from Collection 01 launching online Monday 19th October.

A must-have for the warmer days ahead, Saben’s answer to the sandal trend that has taken over for summer is ‘Stella’. Featuring comfortable moulded foot-beds, rubber soles for durability and luxe comfort

We paired with Ponsonby Hair and Nail Studio, INCO for SS20. An exploration of tones, textures and trends - the perfect way to polish off the look! 

We sit down with salon founder and director, hair stylist and mum of three, Zoe Clark to chat beauty, business and babies. Zoe candidly shares her thoughts on Covid, community, and the challenges that have come with 2020. We couldn’t help but be inspired by her edgy yet effortless style, along the way.

The second drop of SS20 collection has landed! Discover the 'Vessel' collection in stores and online.

Colour makes us happy, and in the case of the Saben Summer collection, brighter really is better. Read more about the moodboard behind the season and why we are so excited to welcome magenta styles.

 

Meet Meg McMillan, owner and curator of independent homeware stores and lifestyle brand Tea Pea Home. Meg brings together the best of international design and local tactile goods of colour and quality in an edit that is both unique and inspiring.

We chat with the brains behind the creative and luxurious brand Good&Co, Lillie Toogood. Lillie founded her brand in 2011 after gaining experience from working on digital textile printing at Australian fashion house Camilla and Marc. Lillie combines her love for travel and photography to create her unique and timeless designs that you’ll see throughout each collection.

We chat to the luxurious boutique Coco Wellington owner and ESSK co-owner, Sophea, along with the woman in charge of keeping Coco Wellington current and fashion-forward, manager and buyer, Emily. Read more into how the lock-down has affected them and Coco, all things business, and the best places to eat and visit in Wellington. 

We chat to Tash Stokes, a talented photographer who catches unforgettable moments through the lens of a camera, and the mother of two beautiful children Ruby and George. We talk all things parenting along with the highs and lows throughout lock-down. 

The joys of living near the ocean are not lost on the Reids. Their saving Grace during lockdown. Kirsten also talks about the love from her own mother, what her children have taught her and how lockdown has irrevocably changed her outlook.

 We chat to stylist, writer, producer, founder of SAUCE magazine, AND soon to be mother, Zeenat Wilkinson. Zeenat talks about being pregnant during the pandemic, childhood memories, and love long distance. 

It's easy to see where she gets it! Alarice Stuart comes from a long line of strong, loving and fiercely independent women. The magic of capturing four generations isn't lost on us. 

We talk to Kellie about motherhood, her bubble, the bliss of coffee in bed and the things from her mother that she hopes to pass down to her children.

Learning to create space for herself and be comfortable in the skin shes in, we catch up with Steph to chat about the last twelve months and why lockdown was such a luxury for her tiny tribe.

Helen is a humanitarian photographer and storyteller, wife and mother of three beautiful children. Recently relocated back to New Zealand after 6 years living, working, growing and raising her family under the African sun in Uganda. 

We welcome our beautiful friend and brand ambassador, Mandy Duncan, back for another year of Mother's Day portraits. She shares her thoughts on motherhood, and how lockdown has evolved her outlook.

When discussing the joys and complexities of motherhood with Tamarah, those words have never felt more pertinent. Her daughter Taya has Down syndrome and Stevie is bravely battling a brain tumor; thus Tamarah's journey as a mother is exactly that – a little more complex than most, yet insanely full of joy.