Our Journey
​1990s – Humble Beginnings
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Returned from travel with just $1,000 in the bank.
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Wrote the first business plan at the kitchen table with my late brother.
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Stored products behind the couch and used a shoebox for accounts.
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Delivered every order personally (sometimes by borrowed Bambina car!).
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Worked part-time in a local bar to pay the rent.
​2000s – Building Relationships
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Drew on international experience with The Body Shop (London) and L’Oréal (NZ).
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Grew client by client through genuine care, service, and listening first.
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Focused on long-term partnerships rather than quick sales.​
​​​​2010s – Establishing Aly Maclean Apparel
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Evolved from a kitchen-table business to a trusted national provider.
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Expanded into supplying corporate uniforms across industries.
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Built a reputation for professionalism, respect, and trusted service.​
​​​Today – Setting the Standard
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Over 30 years of experience in uniforms and client service.
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One of the few NZ providers offering custom manufacturing.
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Access to an extensive corporate uniform range.
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Continuing to set the standard by embodying excellence, inspiring confidence, and upholding reputation.
Aly
Andrea
Janine