Moda moments: Lenton
When style aficionado Amy Hislop swapped big city Sydney for tiny town Kaikōura in 2019 and pursued a homewares boutique, her lifelong dream of opening a fashion store was banked.
Come 2025, Amy took a chance – on herself, and the growing local fashion community. Why? “Because folk from a tiny town love pretty things too.” Opening Lenton was a gift for the ladies – one that filled a gap in the market for unique, size-inclusive, high-end pieces.
Lenton is more than just a look, it’s a lifestyle. “The Lenton woman is a lover of fashion. Proper fun, good quality fashion,” Amy says fervently. Sourcing both local and international brands spanning Ena Pelly, Summi Summi, Remain, and Trelise Cooper’s Coop, there is no doubt this ethos drives the collection stocked in-store and online. Choosing the best garments and accessories to fill the shelves isn’t an easy task, “I am always finding new things I love,” Amy says. “It’s about finding pieces that are different, so you can walk into Lenton and it doesn’t feel like pieces you can find anywhere.”
Make your wardrobe your own – browse online or visit 64 West End, Kaikōura.
