About Us

Highness began in 2013 as an outlet for people who fearlessly wanted to express their incredible personalities to the world, and to provide the kind of products that would help them do just that.

From day one, making people happy, especially on those not-so-great days, has been at the heart of what we do.

Founded by Sarah and Chris, Highness has been an epic, fulfilling adventure. In 2018 we took on the challenge of starting a craft beer brewery alongside Highness. Time really did fly, and when 2019 rolled around with the arrival of our little JD, life got even more awesomely hectic.

In 2021 we opened our brick and mortar store, which was such a great chapter in our story. We loved it, and it was thriving, but by 2024 we were simply too busy to do it all. We made the decision to focus fully online so we could pour more energy into what we love most: making our cult-favourite ear stretching balm, sourcing incredible high-quality body jewellery from around the world, and finding ways to make those hard-to-get pieces our customers want a little more accessible here in Aotearoa.

In 2023, Sophie joined the team, and we honestly don’t know how we ever managed without her. She brings ecommerce know-how, programming skills, top-notch packing and attention to detail, and a bubbly, fun personality that brightens every day. Sophie has been a huge help in taking Highness to the next level.

While we might reopen a physical store in the future, for now we’re following our hearts and focusing on our whānau, passions and dreams, with you, our amazing customers, along for the ride.