Mandatory was founded in 1997 offering locally designed, urban, quality men's fashion alongside service; styling advice, custom fit and tailoring. A rare gem, an independent menswear store, Mandatory operates as a classic men's outfitter with a constantly developing mostly local fashion range from tee shirts to suits and accessories. 27 years on Mandatory is extremely popular.
Manufacturing menswear in Wellington, New Zealand is not without its challenges, but it is rewarding, we love doing it and ultimately we believe this is best practice from environmental/ ethical and design perspectives. Producing locally allows us to be economical with valuable cloth stocks and expert labour. Using our resources efficiently with in-time production.