Tropical fashion presented by id.CK

Tropical fashion vibes Cook Islands style

Id.CK (Identity Cook Islands) is a popular fashion store located in Banana Court, Avarua - Rarotonga’s main township.

The store stocks a broad range of resort wear for men and women from swimsuits and hats, to evening wear and tops, jewellery and accessories, to beach footwear and sunglasses. “If you want to look great and feel comfortable on your tropical getaway - id.CK is the place to shop! We stock a wide variety of brands, including from NZ, Australia and the USA, with a focus on natural fabrics with lots of vibrant colours – just the way we dress here in the Cook Islands,” said shop manager Rachel Harris Best. 1. id.CK’s SUNNY GIRL range speaks for itself – tropical prints, great fabrics, stylish and contemporary. Pictured is a SUNNY GIRL dress for $85, accessorised with chandelier earrings and a clutch from ADORNE – Australian accessories fashion house. 2. AMELIUS brand collection is all about tropical colours and prints; pictured is an off shoulder number – perfect for hot days, priced at $99. The outfit is accessorised from id.CK’s ‘funky’ sunglasses and jewellery range.

3. White is a great colour to wear on a Cook Islands holiday. The attractive men shirt with palm tree embroidery in fine cotton fabric is only $29.90. The lady is wearing a stylish playsuit from AMELIUS priced at $120.

5. Kaftan is the versatile friend for all your vacations. id.CK’s beautiful kaftans are from LULA SOUL, priced from $99.90. 4. Look great on the beach in this vibrant tropical bikini – priced at $39.90, and a fine cotton pure white maxi skirt priced at $29.90. And, of course, not forgetting a wide brimmed hat from id.CK’s sunhat range.

6. id.CK’s stylish Men’s Hawaiian shirt collection will make you want to own one. Excellent quality, priced at $59.90. Select from a huge range of colours. Sunglasses from CARVE, an Australian surf brand.

Looking for a unique cultural experience? Then take a look at Pacific Weave in Panama (next to the airport) and learn about the art of weaving. Try your hand weaving, and leave with your own hand-made souvenir. Traditional weaver Nanave Taime will show you how, and share stories about life in the Cook Islands. Pacific Weave is a unique store in Rarotonga with a window to the arts and culture of the South Pacific. Call Nanave on 27 535 to book a weaving class; they are suitable for adults and children.

Pacific Weave

The Perfumes of Rarotonga factory outlet located next door to Pacific Weave has been making pure virgin coconut oil soaps for years; produced by hand in small batches from traditional recipes, with scents capturing local flowers including gardenia, frangipani, and jasmine. Some of their soaps are unscented and some have healing qualities with the addition of Noni health tonic. The soap is wrapped in the leaf of the pandanus tree, which is a trademark look of the Perfumes of Rarotonga Pure Coconut Oil soap. Perfumes of Rarotonga offer daily factory tours.

Coconut Oil Soaps