Our Story Kouwi
Our Story – Creating a Bold Destination to Inspire and Ignite Your Senses!
Growing up, I had a passion for painting, designing, and styling my bedroom. It was one of my absolute joys, and my mentors and fellow creatives inspired me with their appreciation for the arts. I admired the likes of Picasso, Salvador Dali, Vali Myers, Frida Kahlo, and architects such as Gaudi and the ever-incredible Zaha Hadid.
This passion took me on an incredible journey to over 65 countries, where I lived abroad for 11 years, immersing myself in different cultures, art, fashion, beauty, and styles from all over the world. It was a wild ride, but it was worth it. In 2018, I returned to Australia, craving a sense of belonging, and I found myself opening a store filled with eclectic fashion, home decor, and health & beauty products in the heart of Melbourne’s west.
But as time went on, I realised that I could do more. In 2020, armed with some change in the bank and a dream to create a bold destination to inspire and ignite your senses, I founded Kouwi.com. My vision was to create a space filled with wonderfully unique items from local independent brands and beyond, where fellow creatives could connect, where affordable fashion could be found, where people could explore their creativity through home decor, where self-care and wellness through natural vegan-friendly health & beauty products could be discovered, and most importantly, where people could feel at home.
I’m thrilled that you’ve found us! Today, Kouwi (pronounced “COOWEEE”) is a growing marketplace with exciting local brands and international partners. Our mission is to create bold moments, and that gets us excited! Our journey is simple: live long, do things that make your heart sing, and feel fabulous from the inside out. We hope you feel that when you browse our collection.
We’re all about igniting your senses, inspiring creativity, and enhancing your well-being. We believe that everyone deserves to feel great, to express themselves, and to have access to unique and affordable products that reflect their personality and style.
Our collection includes a wide range of fashion items, including clothing, and accessories, all designed to help you feel confident and stylish. We offer a diverse selection of home decor items, from wall art and throw pillows and candles, to help you create a space that’s uniquely yours. Our health & beauty collection features natural and vegan-friendly products, including skincare, makeup, and hair care, designed to enhance your natural beauty and improve your overall well-being.
But Kouwi.com isn’t just about selling products. We’re here to inspire and connect with our community of creative, curious, and passionate individuals. We believe that our products should spark joy, ignite creativity, and enhance well-being. That’s why we’re always on the lookout for new and exciting products to add to our collection, and we’re constantly engaging with our customers to understand their needs and preferences.
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