Once upon a time......

in 2006 to be exact, Madame Fancy Pants (hi it's me! Claire!) opened its very first tiny shop at the top of Plimmer Steps in Wellington. It was a small space with big dreams — filled with handmade jewellery, treasures, and a whole lot of heart.

A year later, we moved down to 217 Cuba Street, and a few years after that, we shuffled a few doors up to 225 Cuba Street. Each space was a little bigger, a little fancier, and full of stories, friendships, and beautifully curated finds.

In 2020, we made a new home in Greytown — bringing our mix of magic, mischief, and thoughtful goods to the Wairarapa.

Fast forward to 2025, and it was time for another big adventure: we closed our beloved Greytown store to become purely online — giving you a front-row seat to all the fancy goods from the comfort of your own couch (pants optional, snacks encouraged).

Through every move, every chapter, my goal has stayed the same: to bring you beautiful, meaningful things — supporting small makers, clever craftspeople, and small independent brands that make life just a little more wonderful.

MFP is still proudly Wairarapa-based, still lovingly curating each and every piece, and still cheering you on to live your fanciest life. Thanks for being part of the fancy story — we think you’re rather marvelous.

x Claire

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