Inspired by Bridgerton
From film comes fashion, and while the details of each Bridgerton episode sat on our tongues, the costuming sat on the minds of designers worldwide. Regency-era elements and fabrics mingle with contemporary finishings in recent collections from designers, local and abroad. Borrow from the codes of the beloved television show with our favourites. […]
Fuel your day
After hibernating indoors during the colder months, it’s good to get out with friends, and Christchurch Cup Week is a sure-fire signal for many to do just this. Breakfast or brunch is an enjoyable way to start the day, especially if trots or gallops are on the agenda later. Having your event catered […]
Fashionable apparel with Jane Coleman
Balancing fashion, international travel, and an active lifestyle are what makes Jane Coleman, General Manager of Apt Collections tick, as Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch discovers. An unfamiliar name to many in Christchurch, the tides are changing with Apt Collections opening its Christchurch store in September this year. Born from Longbeach Apparel, a New […]
Tasteful textiles crucial in home décor
Textiles play a crucial role in interior design. As functional elements and for decorative purposes, textiles are key contributors to the overall aesthetic and comfort of a home. Carpets, upholstery, bedspreads, towels, napery, curtains, cushions, and wall-floor covering are some of the décor items considered textiles that can set a scene or transform […]
In the city
Christchurch truly comes to life as Cup Week nears and the weather warms up, and there’s no better place to be than in the city. A delightful day is never far away, with no shortage of experiences to enjoy. Host a brunch and head to the shops Gather your guest list and put […]
A rainbow of choices
October has two spectacular birthstones, opal and pink tourmaline, both of which come in a range of colours. Opal, as an October birthstone, dates to at least the 15th century, while tourmaline was chosen as a modern alternative in the early 1900s. Both are popular with jewellers, featuring in rings, bracelets, necklaces, ear-rings […]
The first place to book your dining: First Table
Now there is a new, faster, and easier way for Christchurch diners to find and book a restaurant. Celebrating 10 years since its inception, the restaurant discovery platform First Table has helped transform the dining scene in New Zealand, Australia, and the United Kingdom, connecting food lovers with incredible dining experiences. Since 2014, […]
Giving life to stone: York Street Gallery
Debbie Templeton-Page’s sculptures seem to have a wairua that yearns to reach out from their solid foundations. Serene faces that could be dreaming death-masks, abstract geometric forms that fluidly shift and turn; and long, elongated figures stretching to the heavens. The Tasmanian-born artist has established herself as a master-sculptor, honing her craft in […]
Editor’s Note: Excitement builds for Cup Week
Every issue of Metropol is special to our team, although often for different reasons. This issue comes out as Christchurch is well down the track gearing up for Cup Week. Deciding content, working with clients, designing and proofing the pages, and finally sending the magazine to the printer, is followed by the […]
A night of magic: Isaac Theatre Royal
Ten years ago on 17 November, 2014, a resilient Christchurch community gathered in anticipation. After years of uncertainty following the devastating earthquakes, the doors of the iconic Isaac Theatre Royal (ITR) would swing open once again to reclaim its place in the city’s cultural heart. For many, the idea of the old lady’s […]
