The first of Kazari’s innovations many remember was the first flagship store in
Chapel St with its stunning Japanese garden, which included the newly launched
'Made In Japan' Imports on street level with Kazari in the rear gallery. It was
celebrated for its’ innovation and introducing many Japanese design ideas to Australia for the first time. Kazari has long been recognized as an iconic store; one of Melbourne’s best, and has been featured in the international journal, Architectural Digest, and in style magazines including Belle and Vogue.

During the 80’s stunning champagne openings heralded new shipments and some memorable gala events were held, one with Issey Miyake, Yoji Yamamoto and Comme des Garcon fashions modelled on site and mixed with Japanese arts and antiques at Design Warehouse, which was renowned for selling stylish contemporary Italian furniture.

Kazari were principal sponsors of the exhibition SPRING FLOWERS, AUTUMN GRASS - the Spirit of Nature in Asian Art, showing works from the collection at the NGV (National Gallery of Victoria)and the original concept store, Made in Japan (Imports),which  was conceived and later sold, by Kazari directors in the 80’s

.Name changes have reflected changing trends from Kazari and the Orientalist to Kazari Decorator and Kazari the Orientalist to now simply - Kazari.