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T-shirts hanging on racks, sneakers on shelves and bags hung high on the wall inside Embassy.
Skateboards, skateboard decks, spray paint cans and more on display inside Embassy.
A man working behind the counter at Embassy where lots of caps are displayed on shelves.
Close up of wall-hung skateboard decks and sneakers on shelves at Embassy.
Two men looking through clothing racks at Embassy.
The back wall at Embassy covered in hanging skateboard decks.
Close up of hands picking up a pair of skateboard trucks from the glass countertop at Embassy.
Cubby holes displaying cans of colourful spray paint at Embassy.
Sneakers and t-shirts on display and skateboards mounted on the wall behind inside Embassy.
Belts on display inside a glass cabinet at the counter at Embassy.
Street-style sneakers displayed on shelves as you enter Embassy.
The entrance to Embassy on Colombo Street.
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Monday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Tuesday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Wednesday10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Thursday10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Friday10:00 am – 6:00 pm.

Saturday10:00 am – 5:30 pm.

Sunday10:00 am – 5:00 pm.

BNZ FIVE LANES, 685 Colombo St, CBD, Christchurch

03 374 6135

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Founded in 1999, Embassy can be easily described as a skate lovers haven. The local store, specialising in streetwear and stocking all things skate-related, has been supplying the Christchurch skate crowd with a multitude of international and New Zealand based brands for years. Embassy is more than just a clothing store though. Skateboards, graffiti paint, artwork, books and much more are housed in their store on bustling Colombo Street.

If you’re new to the skating industry, their friendly staff are on hand for advice on anything from the type of skateboard to use, right down to the wheels that’ll suit you best. Or if a new set of threads is what you’re really after, you’ll be spoilt for choice. Peruse the likes of Adidas, Vans, Element, and Lower’s latest lines all stocked in store, or choose from more than 50 other international and New Zealand brands.

Words by Tahlia Vogel & Photography by Nancy Zhou

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BNZ FIVE LANES, 685 Colombo St, CBD, Christchurch

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