Two Matakana Locals, Paige Patten and Daniel Hubbard, have spent the last year working on an exciting and innovative new social platform for lovers of fashion to connect with each other and brands to form a community. The platform, FriendsWith™, will be launching soon and is on the lookout for vendors. 

The custom-built platform is unlike anything else on the market. FriendsWith™ aims to ultimately bridge the gap and create an elevated shopping experience for everyone to enjoy. The app is for iPhone users who want to be a part of a fashion community. FriendsWith™ is a marketplace stocking a range of mid- and high-end boutique New Zealand and Australian brands.

FriendsWith™ was an idea born in March 2020 when New Zealand first saw a Covid19 level 4 Lockdown. Due to lack of job security, unfulfilling jobs and the passion they have always had to work for themselves, Daniel and Paige were driven to create a joint business idea and make it happen. 

“We really just sat down and thought up business ideas that would incorporate each of our strengths. FriendsWith™ has come a long way since the ideas phase. We have now developed and refined the idea into a fully functioning product that we are so proud of.

“Our mission is to connect retail vendors with users through a connective and contemporary approach, by further introducing vendors to the benefits of social media. Facilitating a solely fashion focused profile, users are provided a platform to discuss, inspire and relate to others, allowing the ability to shop more accurately on size, length, fit and quality, in both men’s and women’s wear.

“We are yet to set a date for launch as we aim to first build a strong vendor base and this is where we will be focusing our energy over the next few weeks-months. Make sure to follow @friendswithapp to stay up to date on this exciting launch date!”

How FriendsWith™ Works:

BROWSE BRANDS

Browse and shop with all the wonderful brands we have on-board, follow specific labels and collections to see more of what you love.

MAKE FRIENDS

Discover users with similar or inspirational fashion choices to follow and enjoy the benefits of this social platform to enhance your overall shopping experience.

UPLOAD AND SHARE

Once you have made a purchase, add it to your store with your own photo so you can show your friends how you would style it and why you love it.

EARN

Our rewards system works by linking the users by the items they purchase: each user is rewarded by the transaction their profile has aided in. The rewards system is uncapped and instant, rewarding users for sharing their own content.

To follow their journey check out: Website: www.friendswith.co.nz

IG @friendswithapp 

FB https://www.facebook.com/FriendsWithapp