STRAND is a bag store in Westfield Riccarton, on Riccarton Road in Christchurch, and it covers most kinds of bag under one roof. The range includes leather and fashion handbags, travel bags, luggage, men's and women's wallets, business bags and backpacks. The website is running a travel sale of up to 30 per cent off and a wider sale of up to 50 per cent off, as at 2026. New customers can sign up as rewards members for 10 per cent off. The store will also price match if you find a bag cheaper elsewhere, and buy now, pay later is available through Afterpay and PayPal. Click and collect is also offered.
Customers praise the staff most. One buyer of travel bags said the product knowledge and enthusiasm were outstanding, and another said a staff member was patient with a long list of questions and went out of the way to help. Staff are described as helpful without being pushy. The store is clean and easy to browse, with a range that suits many budgets. Our pick in Riccarton for a travel bag or a leather handbag, with staff who take time over the choice.