Desiree Costume Hire

Desiree Costume Hire NZ's oldest costume hire shop est. 1928! We have thousands of amazing costumes across a range of themes and sizes.

With onsite car parking and public transport options- Penrose Train Station is a ten minute walk and buses stop within 100m of the shop, it's easy.

We're so excited to host this fun speed dating event! 💖It's your classic speed dating—but with a costume twist, making i...
23/04/2025

We're so excited to host this fun speed dating event! 💖

It's your classic speed dating—but with a costume twist, making it the perfect ice-breaker to meet new people, whether it’s the one or awesome new friends!

✨ The details:
- Your ticket includes a costume from our extensive wardrobe for you to wear on the night.
- Meet singles of the opposite gender in a series of 6-minute mini-dates.
- Fill out your match card as you go and we’ll send you any mutual matches within 48 hours!

🎟️ Tickets (and even more info) can be found on our Costume Chemistry event page https://www.eventfinda.co.nz/2025/costume-chemistry-speed-dating-suggested-age-30-45/auckland

Numbers are limited so get in quick. Can't wait to see you there!

Date: Fri 23 May
Time: 7pm to 9pm
Where: 135i Pilkington Rd, Panmure, Auckland

13/04/2025

Masquerade mask showcase! 🎭

08/04/2025

We pride ourselves on making the costume hire process quick and easy for our customers so wanted to test exactly how fast we could put together a random costume. This may backfire...

Stick around to the end to see Rebecca's score! Was it too harsh? 😂

Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes in a costume hire store?
25/03/2025

Have you always wanted to know what goes on behind the scenes in a costume hire store?

06/03/2025

Still working on the finishing touches but we're now open and operating as normal! Come say hi!!

Thank you to everyone who came to our moving sale today, we'll see you again in our new home! Next stop, 135i Pilkington...
01/02/2025

Thank you to everyone who came to our moving sale today, we'll see you again in our new home! Next stop, 135i Pilkington Road, Panmure, Auckland 🎉🎉 It's been a wild 26 years at Station Road but we're so excited for you all to see our new place!

Keep an eye on our website/social media pages for the opening date. We're hoping it will be sometime in the next few weeks if all goes to plan!

And now for the big announcement...🎉OUR SHOP IS MOVING🎉To celebrate our fresh start we're having one more sale in our cu...
05/01/2025

And now for the big announcement...

🎉OUR SHOP IS MOVING🎉

To celebrate our fresh start we're having one more sale in our current location. This is also the last day we'll be open to the public until we're all settled in our new home just a couple of suburbs over in Panmure😊

We have HUNDREDS of amazing retired costumes, accessories, and individual clothing items ready to go that cover an extensive range of themes and sizes✨

Come find some new treasures to add to your costume box or everyday wear👀

All items are priced to sell with NOTHING over $5!🎉

We also have some costume crafting materials such as fabric, trims, and embellishments available for all you creatives out there 🧵

Make sure you SHARE THIS with everyone you know, we don't want anyone to miss out on grabbing some bargains!

Our hours over the Xmas/New Years break 😊
20/12/2024

Our hours over the Xmas/New Years break 😊

Desiree Costume Hire presents: The Beatles 🤩We love seeing our costumes out in the wild and HOW GOOD do these gals look?...
09/11/2024

Desiree Costume Hire presents: The Beatles 🤩

We love seeing our costumes out in the wild and HOW GOOD do these gals look??

Thank you so much for sharing your photos with us, we hope you had the best time at your party!

Our final Halloween looks for the year!Thank you to everyone who hired a costume from us, we hope you all had a spooktac...
02/11/2024

Our final Halloween looks for the year!

Thank you to everyone who hired a costume from us, we hope you all had a spooktacular time 👻

Happy Halloween! We went on a little ghost hunt today 👻
31/10/2024

Happy Halloween! We went on a little ghost hunt today 👻

Anyone need a helping foot finding a costume this Halloween?
29/10/2024

Anyone need a helping foot finding a costume this Halloween?

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice...
10/10/2024

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice Beetlejuice...

Iconic Halloween duo costume!
08/10/2024

Iconic Halloween duo costume!

Heads up, some bodies in the attic!Get your Halloween party props organised early with our ex-display "blank canvas" pol...
18/09/2024

Heads up, some bodies in the attic!

Get your Halloween party props organised early with our ex-display "blank canvas" polystyrene heads and mannequin bits and pieces currently available for sale in store.

We have limited mannequin parts so get in touch ASAP so you don't miss out!

Check out some of the heads we upcycled for inspiration 🎃

We'd love to see what you create!


And just because we're curious, which inspo head is your fave?

Address

135i Pilkington Road, Panmure
Auckland
1072

Opening Hours

Tuesday 10am - 5pm
Wednesday 10am - 5pm
Thursday 10am - 5pm
Friday 10am - 5pm
Saturday 10am - 4pm
Sunday 11am - 3pm

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