Meet the Team
Debbie Lawson, Founder 
What are your favourite brands?
Vanessa Bruno, and Frame. I love that the Devál brand is our own and includes pieces which fill in the gaps. Camilla and Marc is also so directional which is fun.
How would you define your personal style?
A bit French, I am nearly always wearing a blazer. I love to wear jeans or leather pants and cute t-shirt, shirt or a jumper. On my feet I love to wear sneakers or boots. I like to keep it simple.
What are your favourite things to do around Wanaka?
Skiing, walking, biking, yoga and socialising. I love it, there is always so much to do here and so many great people to do it with!
What piece could you not live without from your wardrobe?
My Meotine coat, love love love.
How do you find inspiration for styling?
I often look at a piece and think ‘what are the best pieces I can pair it with’ to make outfits that look like clients have been styled from Europe. I take a lot of inspiration from magazines, social media and having a creative mind is a huge asset in this job.
What's your number one tip on finding your personal style?
Always wear what makes you feel good, I don’t buy into fashion fads if they don’t work for me. The key staples in my wardrobe include; black blazer, white shirt, great jeans, party top, fantastic dress, pair of leather pants, tidy tee shirts, two yummy jumpers and a winter and summer jacket.
Jess, Operations Manager
How would you describe your personal style? I love classic timeless pieces - the perfect blazer, great denim, white shirt and boots would be my go to look. Although by summer time I wear lots of dresses and skirts.
What piece could you not live without from your wardrobe?
My Smythe duchess blazer is my tried and true staple. Easily my most worn piece.
What is it you find most rewarding about being a stylist?
Nothing beats the feeling of styling somebody in a beautiful outfit that makes them feel confident and true to themselves.
What's one accessory you never leave the house without?
My diamond necklace, it was a gift from my parents and I am never without it. Also my Jenny Bird gold hoops.
Meg, E-Commerce Manager
What piece could you not live without from your wardrobe?
My Mother Denim Jeans! I have quite a few pairs now and i absolutely love them all.
What is your favourite season to dress for?
Winter, i love layering up. You'll find me in cozy knitwear, boots and jeans.
What do you love about living in Wanaka?
All of the beautiful walks nearby and being able to spend time at the lake with family and friends in the summer.
Sue, Senior Stylist
What are your favourite brands at Devàl?
I really LOVE too many! Today i'm all Anine Bing.. Tomorrow maybe Zadig and Voltaire
What do you love the most about living in Wanaka?
Walking around the lake to work. And working at Devàl of course!!
How would you define your personal style?
"Classic Chic" i guess
What piece could you not live without in your wardrobe?
My Smythe jackets.
Zoe, Store Manager.
What are your favourite brands?
For me I can’t seem to go past Anine Bing, Camila and Marc and Caitlin Crisp. My outfits always seem to feature something from one of the three and I always feel so good when I piece them together.
What are your favourite things to do around Wanaka?
Love spending time with friends and family. I moved to Wanaka for the skiing in the winter but discovered you can’t beat a summers day at the lake. So spoilt to have the two on the front doorstep.
What piece could you not live without from your wardrobe?
I love my Camila and Marc blazer- I always feel put together when I wear it.
How would you define your personal style?
Personally I love a balance between comfort and chic. Something I can wear all day and not have to get changed if I decide to go out for drinks or dinner after work is a winner outfit.
Ryley, E-Commerce and Content Coordinator
What are your favourite brands?
I loove Anine Bing, especially their cosy sweats for winter! I also love aje's beautiful mini dresses that go great with a blazer!
What accessory do you never leave the house without?
My my little gold St Christopher necklace
What is your favourite season to dress for?
Summer! I feel way more confident in my style in summer. A cute mini dress with a blazer is my favourite outfit.
What do you love about living in Wanaka?
I never get over the view, makes it so easy to get out of the house each day! I love being close to my family to spend time with them at the lake in the summer.