Paper Bag Princess: vintage with character on K Road
Auckland · 202 Karangahape Road, Newton, Auckland
Hours: Mon–Tue 10am–5:30pm, Wed–Fri 10am–6:30pm, Sat 10am–6pm, Sun 11am–5pm
Second.nz Editorial · 8/16/2026
Karangahape Road has always had an eclectic streak, and Paper Bag Princess fits right in. It's a vintage and secondhand fashion store with a personality — think glittery going-out dresses, statement tees, and the kind of quirky retro pieces that make an outfit rather than just fill a wardrobe.
It's an independent secondhand fashion retailer, not a charity shop, but it fills a real niche in Auckland's vintage scene: playful and characterful rather than strictly curated, and priced to be genuinely accessible rather than aimed at designer-hunters.
Long, generous opening hours make it easy to fit in — open until 6:30pm on Wednesday to Friday and 6pm on Saturdays means it works for an after-work browse, not just a weekend trip. It's a solid stop on a K Road afternoon, especially paired with the strip's other independent shops and cafes.