The Story of EnCompass Clothing

Sharing our love of Denim since 2013

 

Our Story:

EnCompass was established in Christchurch, New Zealand in 2013. After a lifelong love of denim and streetwear, our founder Benji seized the opportunity to open his own store with his family. Christchurch had experienced a devastating series of earthquakes two years earlier and was slowly rebuilding itself. A boutique shopping complex on the outskirts of the city, The Tannery, was near completion and had a space available to rent. After careful consideration, Benji felt that it was the perfect space for a new streetwear store inspired by his home city of London, uniting brands from across the world.

Dubbed ‘The Jeans Whisperer’ by the media due to his quality service and unique denim-fitting skills, Benji quickly grew EnCompass from a small start-up to one of the most well-known denim stores in New Zealand.

Since then, EnCompass has grown to be the home of many more highly trained staff that provide personal and genuine advice for selecting and fitting. This level of attention to detail, and the ability to cater for each customer, ensures everyone leaves EnCompass looking and feeling their best.

 

Our Values:

At EnCompass we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with our customers and the communities we serve. We prioritise trust, integrity, and goodwill in every interaction. Our mission is to create a positive and uplifting experience for everyone, ensuring they leave feeling valued and supported.

 

Giving Back:

At EnCompass we are committed to fostering meaningful relationships with our customers and the communities we serve. We prioritise trust, integrity, and goodwill in every interaction.

We recognise the environmental impact of the fashion industry and are taking steps to reduce our waste. As a part of this we donate surplus stock to He Waka Tapu and their associated charities including The Brotherhood and Kidz Need Dadz. We share their values and thank them for their amazing work for our local community and individuals in need.

Support for these charities would be appreciated:

 

Timeline:

21st of November, 2013 – EnCompass opened

 

14th of October, 2015 – First expansion

 

End of 2019 – Website launched

 

27th of April, 2024 – Second expansion