18/03/2026
Sad news from one of our awesome local businesses today.
We'll miss you! ❤️
Holy Smoke has an announcement!
It’s time to move on!
11 years. Countless sharp outfits. One hell of a ride!!!
Hi, I’m Bede — the bloke behind Holy Smoke Men’s Clothing. And I have some big news to share.
We opened our doors in Raumati Village because lots of men needed help to work on their style. For over a decade we’ve been doing just that, kitting out the men and making women happy in the process!
11 years of helping the men of this community look and feel their best. 11 years of being part of this village — its ups and downs, its weird Covid years, its cold winter mornings and its busy summers. There’s been fitting guys out for dates, big birthdays, work dos, last-minute alterations for weddings & funerals, and great times with all the awesome staff over the years. It’s been an absolute privilege!
But life has a funny way of nudging you in new directions. Standing up for this village eventually pulled me into local government, and last year you elected me as a Councillor. I’m deeply grateful for that trust — and it turns out, trying to run a great clothing store while balancing all the different needs is a stretch too far.
like the song says, “The secret to a long life is knowing when it’s time to go”. So, when our lease came up for renewal, we made the call: it’s time!
We’ve succeeded in bringing the best styles to Kapiti. The men’s clothing scene is richer and more competitive than when we started, and that’s partly because we helped prove the demand was there.
Mission accomplished!
Closing the store means freeing up our energy to pour fully into what comes next — for our family, for the community, and yes, for the village we’ve loved all along. And it frees Trina up to focus more on her true love Paperdoll. It’s not an ending. It’s a pivot.
Our time with Holy Smoke has been an absolute blast! We’ve loved being the men’s anchor down here in Raumati Village - the Coolest Little Village by the Sea. There will be sadness at the move, but we’re confident this is the right decision for the right time.
So now the fun begins…
THE HOLY SMOKE CLOSING DOWN SALE STARTS NOW!
We’ll be open to talk if someone out there wants to pick up the brand or take over the space – just get in touch. But our focus will be on winding down.
We’re going to spend the coming weeks doing what we do best: celebrating great style, connecting with our incredible customers, and making sure our wonderful staff are well looked after on the way out.
There will be SALES, specials, and many reasons to come in and say goodbye properly. But once the stock is gone, the doors close for good. So don’t leave it too long.
Come in. Stock up. Say goodbye in style!
Let’s end this thing with a bang!
— Bede & the Holy Smoke team
