Editor’s Perspective: On feminism and changing perceptions
“The higher you go, the fewer women there are,” – Wangari Maathai. A university lecturer once asked me and a group of my female peers how many of us were feminists. One hand of the 12 present went up. That was just seven years ago; 118 years after women got the vote, 92 years after […]
Flavour of the month: edible flowers make their mark
Much like our wardrobes, the contents of our kitchen cupboards too are influenced by trends and, just like we freshen up our sartorial selections when it comes to the changing of the season, our culinary cravings can also benefit from a revamp. So what’s the flavour of the month in our culinary creations? Well, topping […]
On Point: The latest fitness craze is barre (and we love it)
The fitness industry has forged an almost cult-like following because, although the fads come and go, a healthy diet and exercise is the closest formula we have to a fountain of youth. The latest craze turning heads faster than a pirouette is the barre workout and this is one recreational activity which we can honestly […]
Checkmate: Checking out the checked prints for this season
If you’ve been ‘checking out’ Metropol – see what we did there? – for the latest looks of 2018, then we’ve got you covered because checked prints have been winning hearts all across the world, while plaids and tartans have also made the cut this sartorial season. This is one look which will have you […]
Catwalk’s Charitable Twist
How does an evening of glitz, glamour and fashion at the city’s Transitional Cathedral sound? Likely pretty irresistible, especially when it is all in aid of an extremely worthwhile charity. Some of the country’s biggest fashion powerhouses are coming together to raise funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) New Zealand and Ronald McDonald House […]
