The Parisian Crafted Story

The Parisian Crafted Edit - New Zealand Made, No Shortcuts.

Parisian Crafted was born from over a century of heritage, craftsmanship, quality, and care. Each piece in this curated edit of leather goods, ties, and bow ties embodies decades of time-honoured skill passed down through generations. The hands may change, but the craft endures and processes remain the same: meticulous, deliberate, and driven by the pursuit of lasting quality.

The Parisian founding story began far from home, on a train journey across America. It was there that our founder’s curiosity led to a chance encounter and the discovery of a new way to construct what would become the modern tie. With only a napkin to hand, he sketched the design, slipped it into his pocket, and brought it back to New Zealand. From that simple drawing, his eldest daughter Ruby sewed the very first Parisian tie - and with it, the beginning of our legacy.

Four generations later, Parisian remains a family-run business, deeply rooted in the values of quality and craftsmanship. Over the decades, we have honed our skills, at times with an ounce of kiwi ingenuity, creating ties and belts that have become hallmarks of lasting style.

Now, with the Parisian Crafted Edit, we extend this philosophy into a collection of considered leather goods - pieces designed not only to be worn, but to be lived with. Each wallet, notebook, and accessory reflects the same devotion to detail that has defined Parisian since the beginning: an edit shaped by history, but crafted for today.

This curated collection has been developed over time - the slow, thoughtful way. Every piece is designed in-house and refined through years of testing, until we’re certain it’s ready to pass from our hands to yours. We only use genuine materials that each have their own story and with use and time, will also tell yours.

Making the same way did over 100 years ago.

Our Leather Products
At Parisian Crafted, every piece of leather is chosen with care and intention, working with authentic, high-quality hides. By using only full-grain leather, we preserve the natural textures, markings, and character of the hide - qualities that make each item truly one of a kind.

Genuinely good-quality leather is inherently strong and resilient, will last for decades and gain more character along the way. Over time, it develops a distinctive and unique patina - a soft, lustrous sheen that deepens in richness with age. Every mark and every subtle change adds to its individuality, making it more appealing the longer it is used. This natural evolution doesn’t just enhance the look of the leather; it tells a story - your story. 

Our Ties and Bows
Each tie and bow tie is crafted in our Auckland workroom by a small team who carry forward a tradition more than a century in the making. No outsourcing, no shortcuts - just enduring skill, honed through time and passed down from one generation to the next. The vintage machines we still use today have their own history, inherited and maintained as part of our commitment to preserving true craftsmanship.

This curated collection incorporates cotton and wool into jacquard weaves for their natural, soft texture and muted tones. Cut in a modestly slim silhouette (6.5cm at the blade), our designs take inspiration from the mid-century working man’s tie, made with purpose, and worn with quiet confidence.

Earthy tones, raw textures, and easy-wearing patterns define the Crafted Edit. These aren’t ties made for black-tie occasions. They’re made for real life - complementing and elevating the everyday, from denim and knitwear to relaxed suiting

Parisian premises overlooking Myers Park, Auckland Central - today.