Jetset Bohemian

JetsetBohemian is an absolute treasure trove. Packed to the brim with unique pieces including beautiful patterned scarves, brightly coloured dresses, embroidered kimono-​style jackets and intricate beaded necklaces. Seriously, one could spend hours in this store.
For me, the best thing about JetsetBohemian though, is that Kirsten handpicks her stock overseas, only bringing in relatively small quantities. This bodes well for those not wanting to look like a clone in a city where most fashion designer’s prints are instantly recognizable (I suppose that’s the aim of the game.).
On top of this you can always count of Jetset to have v. reasonable prices. Dresses generally go from around the $ 70 — $ 170 mark and they often have good little specials going on. For example just before NYE all their summer dresses were reduced (I think to $ 60 but don’t quote me on that)…key!
If you haven’t yet checked out Jetset, I suggest you get your a into g… ASAP.

Seems to me like this shop is kind of boring. It’s just weird how these kind of shops are every where these days. Like, in the past you probably had to take a jack to St Kevin’s Arcade to grab yourself some of this overpriced tat. Now you can find one just about anywhere. A disappointing side effect that comes packaged with this contemporary phenomenon, is that (to me at least) these shops become kind of boring. I dunno. Just seems that Jet Set Bohemian is kind of generic. I can’t see anything about it that separates it from the pack.

My favourite place in Auckland to shop for sequins and any other unique vintage items. They have an incredible range and in general the pieces are in great condition. Yes, you pay a bit more for them than if you found them in the bargain bin of a second hand store but these pieces have been lovingly selected with a very well trained eye.
It’s a destination store, not really somewhere you happen to walk past on your way to get a sandwich in your lunch break (unless you work in West Lynn) but definitely worth a visit, whether by foot, car or bus.
They’ve opened a second part just around the corner now too, I haven’t been yet as I’ve been living overseas but it’s on my to-​do list this weekend!

Jetset Bohemian is a funky vintage and vintage-​inspired clothing and accessory store.
Jetset is actually split over two stores that are located right around the corner from each other in Grey Lynn. Though there is no real difference between the two stores, the smaller one has a more vintage, second-​hand feel about it, however this really could just be down to its cosy size. The smaller store also has brilliant swan mirrors in their changing rooms — I actually wish they were for sale because they really are beautiful!
Jetset Bohemian stocks a variety of brands, however everything in store has one thing in common — good quality fabrics. Brilliant colours, patterns, textures and designs, each piece in Jetset is deliberately stocked and treasured.
Great jewellery and bags are also available at Jetset Bohemian. Some of it is pretty reasonably priced, however other pieces are pretty expensive so be sure to check the price before you go to buy it!
Tip: Jetset Bohemian have really good sales each season which are definitely worth keeping an eye out for!

I discovered Jetset Bohemian when I was out and about getting my Dora the Explorer on. Unlike Dora I was in a car so when I saw the shop name, I nearly caused damage to the car, myself and the driver but oh man was it worth it.
The staff at Jetset are so friendly, always willing to help out and man do they know how to dish out the compliments. I look forward to their sales and whenever I hear about a sale, I take time off work just so I can get in there before anybody else does.
Although it is pricey second hand clothing, it is actual vintage pieces from the eras before this one which makes it completely worth it. I have proudly purchased dresses, skirts and bracelets without second thought. It is always nice to walk out with something unique that you know somebody else won’t have.

So I was in two minds about writing this review. JetSet Bohemian is an absolute gem and I’m not sure I want to let the secret out. But I will because I’m good like that. Sharing the love. And to be fair the love has kind of already been shared; this place gets more and more popular as Auckland’s shopping becomes more chainstore dominated and homogenised.
So anyway, confusingly there’s two shops in the Richmond Road/​Surrey Crescent corner location called JetSet Bohemian that share the same logo and branding. They are separated by Uno Design store which is right on the corner. When I went shopping at both stores, they each assured me they were entirely discrete from one another. Which is confusing but whatever. Just to be clear: I am talking about the little ivy covered black boutique with the Surrey Crescent frontage.
This place has nothing but absolute winners on the racks and each piece is a one-​off — you won’t see anyone else wearing it. For handpicked vintage heaven paying around $ 100 for a perfect unique dress is a bargain. Every purchase I’ve made here doesn’t even look pre-​loved (the peach pleated tea dress I’m wearing in my photo is from here).
The girls who work here couldn’t be lovelier or more helpful and along with the clothes there’s accessories and even the odd painting. Whenever I happen to come in to some spare spending money this is one of my first stops — there is such joy in the fossicking when everything is such amazing quality; it’s just hard not being able to buy it all. I believe the empire is growing with a Newmarket store but I haven’t been there yet but have a feeling I will very soon…