Think high-end vintage clothing in Auckland, think Driss Lambaraa. The owner of Tango on Little High St oozes French panache; his charisma and quick-to-flow compliments and critiques draw customers to the store he opened 16 years ago. The well-hidden spot is known for its magnificent selection of designer and one-off items - with three centuries worth of pieces. Although most know Lambaraa for his fashion eye, the French-Moroccan father of two has also been a model, a tour guide and owned a cafe in Paris in another lifetime.
Before moving to New Zealand in 1990, he lived in Europe for 30 years, making places like Paris, Germany and Switzerland his home. His French flair infuses Tango, with many pieces sourced from Paris, including some of his own favourite furnishings. He says interiors follow fashion in his bevy of passions, alongside travel, food, art and languages - of which he speaks six, including Spanish, German and Arabic.
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