Tamsin Cooper's luxury fashion accessories, clothing and interior decoratives, are designed in Arrowtown, New Zealand by our family owned business. We have forged a close relationship of over a decade with the manufacturers of our designs, who are a small family based company in Hanoi, Vietnam.

Tamsin Cooper designs combine western design aesthetics with time-honoured Vietnamese workmanship. All embroidered detail is exquisitely hand stitched onto fine silk fabrics, by artisans in traditional Vietnamese villages using techniques that have been passed down for generations.

Our company reflects a truly global perspective. From designing the collection in the stunning environment of Arrowtown, with breathtaking views of snowy mountains, deep blue lakes and the vivid changing colours of each season, to making regular trips to Vietnam, where the vibrant surroundings and rich heritage serves as infinite inspiration to our designs.

Trading with a conscience is essential to the way our company works, and we donate a percentage of our profits to a respected New Zealand/Vietnamese aid organization.

I began the Tamsin Cooper label in 2003 from my home in Arrowtown, New Zealand with just a small range of women's silk wallets and coin purses, exquisitely hand embroidered in Vietnam. Since then my range has grown to include an extensive range of fashion accessories, clothing, and interior accessories which over the last few years has gained national media acclaim.
A timely adventure to Vietnam, then the birth of my son in 2003 and a move from Dunedin to Queenstown launched my career
as a designer. I missed working with the thriving Dunedin fashion and arts industries and realised when I moved to
Queenstown that to remain in the fashion industry I would have to work for myself.

Drawing on experience and knowledge gleaned from my previous jobs as Arts Advisor and then Business Advisor for Film & Fashion for Dunedin City gave me confidence to create my own label. The geographical isolation of Arrowotwn and the sheer beauty of it has given me determination, a point of difference and a clear vision. Regular trips to Vietnam are truly inspirational and living at the bottom of the World in a certain state of creative isolation, so to speak, gives me the drive!

The stunning environment of my home and the breathtaking views of snowy mountains, deep blue lakes and the vivid changing colours of each season are truly inspirational. Outdoor living and adventure pursuits are a focus for most people living in the Wakatipu Basin and thus the fashion in general is casual. Wearing a dress when I first moved here usually provoked comment and sometimes still does! This world of practical dress increased my desire to design exotic and glamorous articles. A fashionista's personal rebellion I guess!

The Tamsin Cooper label is family owned and I work closely with my husband a graphic designer and sculptor. I also have a creative, hard-working team of women who ensure that our day to day business runs smoothly! Working with Vietnam is challenging and amazing, their talent and skill for hand embroidery and bead work is brilliant and the quality of their work sensational. Producing my designs using such talented workmanship is why I believe my finished designs have so much spirit!
Tamsin Cooper accessories and clothing are available in 100 stores nationwide, on-line at www.tamsincooper.co.nz and accessories are now also available in the UK.

Tamsin Cooper’s Summer 2009/10 Fashion Accessory Collection features everything from designs that evoke ‘vintage vamp’, to a return to elegance and glamour with bursts of outrageous colour. This outstanding collection has over 50 product lines and includes striking new styles and stunning new embroidery designs which are available in a rainbow of exquisite colours including vivid turquoise, scalding hot pink, vibrant red and vivacious lime green.

Highlights of the range include the dramatic new shoulder bags and evening purses and this Summer’s darling, the Summer Rose embellishing everything from coin purses to key rings, and floaty silk scarves. Each piece in Tamsin’s collection is unique in it’s own right. With her signature embroidery designs exquisitely hand stitched and applied by skilled artisans, creating individual hand crafted works of art which will be treasured for seasons to come.

Romantically girly, the pretty vintage-style Knotted Rose collection is embellished with tiny corsages of hand-made delicate roses. This delightful range includes a divine velvet compact mirror, an enchanting collection of brooches and the silk beads and bracelets adorned with the beautiful Knotted Roses. Adorn yourself and enjoy.

The funky Retro Daisy collection brings outrageous colour to the collection. The range has silk summer scarves, belts, striking shoulder bags, and bangles. This stunning design is hand-stitched onto vibrant 100% silk backgrounds in vivacious hot pink, brilliant lime,peacock blue and lively red. 

This season’s darling!  The Summer Rose collection with our new style, hand-crafted Summer Rose is the most feminine embellishment for the season ahead. Including sumptuous velvet evening and coin purses that feature a sweet vintage-style clip and are adorned with soft velvet roses, the sweetest pendant necklaces and hair-ties.

Tamsin’s stunning 2009 coat collection has now arrived in stores.

Our signature velvet coats are the ultimate fashion accessory and the extensive range features stunning styles, from nipped-in waisted blazers and flattering duster coats to elegant full length evening coats. Each style is embellished with beautiful features such as soft velvet roses, luxurious patterned silken linings in brilliant mandarin, the softest vintage sage green, rich purple and rose pink. Other details include elegant hand embroidered silk ties and clutches of Tamsin’s much-loved hand embroidered brooches grace the lapels.

A rich, jewel-like colour palette imbues Winter luxury, deepest ruby red, inky blue, dramatic jet black and glamorous hot pink. With subtle beadwork and impeccable hand-stitching, the range alludes to a bygone era of true luxury. Tamsin’s coats are swathed in luxurious velvet, with fine silken lining for added extravagance.

Tamsin’s 2009 collection is an exceptional range of coats, each stunning in it’s own design, and each an heirloom piece.

Tamsin Cooper accessories and clothing are available in 100 stores nationwide. View the entire enchanting range and shop on-line at our flagship store www.tamsincooper.co.nz