About Us

Three mates, one chat about shirts, and five simple rules we still live by.

Our story

How it all started

One day in 2004, 3 of us - all mates - were having a general chat about life, as you do, and we got to the topic of shirts. All three of us had lived overseas where selection, price and the ability to buy on-line meant that shirt shopping was actually a pleasure. However back here the choice and cost of shirts meant we were just not buying them on a regular basis. And we were sure we weren't the only ones who felt like this.

The landscape was changing in the way men were dressing.

What we stand for

The Rules

  1. Quality gear, affordable prices

    Make it easy for people to buy 3 Wise Men by making quality fashionable gear at affordable prices.

  2. Great online, great in store

    Always have strong online offers, as well as welcoming and well-stocked stores with awesome staff offering great service.

  3. Keep it simple

    Keep everything simple. Especially pricing.

  4. Built to last

    Ensure all our shirts are made of the softest, richest cotton and that everything we make wears beautifully and is built to last.

  5. GBR

    This stands for Good Buggers Rule. We like good buggers. We try to be good buggers. We try to work with good buggers. It seems to work. Many of our staff and customers have been with us since the start. They're all good buggers.

How we work

More about 3 Wise Men

Responsible Purchasing

How we make sure our gear is made responsibly. Read more

Buying Cycle

How a 3 Wise Men product goes from idea to your wardrobe. Read more

Our Suppliers

Meet the people who make our gear. Read more

Come say hello

12 stores around New Zealand, all staffed by good buggers. Find your nearest store