Silhouettes of spring
Jumpsuits and dresses might just be the seasonal style strategy as the temperatures increase and we seek to maximise daylight hours. After all, who has time to plan an outfit every day anyway? Fast, efficient and trans-seasonal, jumpsuits and dresses can do it all. A simple black dress or jumpsuit can easily be […]
Colour for summer: Made in the Shade
As temperatures rise and days get longer, our diaries fill with happenings and events, such as Cup Week with all the glitter and glamour of Addington Cup Day, followed by Show Day and Riccarton Racecourse Gallops; not to mention the myriad of spring fêtes, stage shows and concerts – both indoor and outdoor – and […]
Creating clothes to mooch in: Q&A with moochi
Moochi is your everyday luxury, from off-duty essentials to coveted designer pieces. With contemporary design and classic, effortless style, moochi is all about feeling confident and looking chic. We caught up with founder Kellie Taylor about her design inspiration and her top style tips for the coming season. Can you tell us […]
The timeless trouser
Call them pants or trousers, this fashion staple transcends the seasons in an assortment of styles, making them one of the most-worn items in your wardrobe. We look at the history and the future of the timeless trouser. Trousers can be credited to inventor and entrepreneur Jacob W. Davis who coined the term […]
Striking new city store
Fresh, bright and bursting with the colours of her new Kraftwork collection, renowned New Zealand fashion designer Kate Sylvester’s vibrant new store in the city centre is now open. Situated at 112 Cashel Street, the store is the brand’s second in Christchurch, with a Merivale store that opened in mid-2016. The renowned designer’s […]
Fashion for the busy woman: Key Black
The beautiful Key Black boutique in Cashmere will offer you locally made and designed styles for your curves. Specialising in foundation garments and styles you can work into your everyday wardrobe, the Key Black label is perfect for a busy woman’s lifestyle; easy to wear and easy to care for garments designed to […]
Spring begins here: Made in the Shade
Spring has never looked lovelier than at Made in the Shade, with new stock arriving daily. From the vivaciously vivid to the dreamy pastel palette; from jaunty French-style “oh là là” tops to star-spangly sweaters; and from snazzy stripes to classy but classic check trousers, there’s something here for every gal looking to look a […]
Floral Fixation
Will floral prints ever go out of fashion? Never! But if you’re going to wear flowers, now is the time to splash out; if one thing screams ‘spring has arrived’, it’s blooming flowers! Check out our top tips for this season. Take inspiration from the tougher punk-style ensembles that incorporate delicate floral prints; […]
Makeover magic: Maxwells Drycleaning
As Canterbury’s number one drycleaner and launderer for 20 years, Maxwells Drycleaning has always offered first-class cleaning of fine fabrics, along with top-quality service from the team. However, the team is thrilled to enhance this service even further, with each of the seven stores getting a gorgeous modern makeover. The Merivale Mall branch has already […]
If it suits
Suits are head-turning, confidence-creating and fabulously flattering – and have now relaxed into an exciting wardrobe staple. We check out the hottest suit styles for the coming season, to take us into 2020. While women once minced in demure pencil-skirt and jackets of the 1930s and 40s, this season’s trouser suits are taking […]
