Starfish Swimwear

April 7, 2019

Manufactured in New Zealand

Christchurch swimwear maker Tracey Christian says chilly winter temperatures don't deter determined bikini buyers. The owner of Starfish Swimwear has just opened a Colombo Street store after a fire and earthquakes forced her out of four previous premises. 
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