Wear the countryside: Whistle & Pop
Born from her farm deep in the hills of Hakataramea Valley, Bex Hayman’s jewellery and accessories brand is rich in rural culture and pride. Each Whistle & Pop piece captures the essence of country living – and brings its wearer a sense of absolute freedom. Gift or keep, shop our autumn picks here. […]
Hair for good: Savvy Hair
This boutique hair salon at the foot of Cashmere Hills is the home of the South Island’s 2025 hairdresser of the year. “Savvy Hair is a refined hair salon where beautiful hair meets conscious luxury,” says founder Sarah McGuigan, crowned South Island’s best hairdresser last year, with other awards finalists in her team. […]
Rewind your skin: Skin Rejuvenation Clinic
Cosmetic doctor Brigid Lee reveals the benefits behind one of the world’s favourite aesthetic procedures. “Intense Pulsed light therapy, or IPL as it is popularly referred to, was invented in 1992 and approved by the FDA in 1995. That’s over 30 years of proven safety and efficacy,” says Dr Brigid Lee of Skin […]
Holistic skin Healed soul: Beauty Is
Can skincare be soul-soothing? Can it impact more than your appearance? Christchurch beauty therapist Julie Donohoe blends the latest (and safest) skin technology with a holistic approach to address skin from the inside out. “I became a beauty therapist because it meant I could make a difference in someone’s life and their skin,” […]
Silver sneakers are having a moment
Curated by Nina Tucker Throw everything you know about styling sneakers out the window. The fashion police have spoken: if they’re silver, you can wear them anywhere. Welcome in the office (where walking meetings become your best friend) just as much as they are when dining at The Terrace, Vogue describes the silver […]
Crowning glory: Georgies Wig Shop
Losing our hair can feel like losing our identity, whether the loss is permanent or temporary, a quality wig or topper can make all the difference to self-esteem and life quality. The relationship most of us have with our hair is complicated. Our hair is bound up with our identity, and losing it […]
Embracing grey: consultation is key: V for Hair
One of the biggest myths about going grey is that it’s simply a matter of letting your colour grow out, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Embracing grey starts with a personalised consultation and a grey hair expert. “At V For Hair Merivale, every grey transition begins with time spent understanding you. Your skin […]
Hack your hair health: IvyNine
Light-filled and home to luscious locks, you’ll be lovestruck when you step inside the latest hair studio on Barbadoes Street. IvyNine is designed to feel less like a traditional salon and more like a welcoming home,” says founder and senior stylist Amy Cox-Cahill. “Our services focus on luxurious, healthy hair – lived-in blondes, […]
Caught your eye
As fashion focuses on individuality, utility, and sustainability in 2026, here are four key eyewear trends shaping sunglass style this season. Light-tinted lenses: From soft amber to dusty rose and pale sage, these lenses blur the line between sunglasses and clear opticals, offering gentle glare reduction ideal for New Zealand’s shifting autumn light. […]
Instant style: The Crossing
What to wear. Where to buy it. As styled by Christchurch fashion muse Mary Outram. The autumn reset I’m so excited to be introducing this new seasonal feature with Metropol… a space where I’ll share the pieces I’m reaching for, the trends I’m actually wearing, and the small styling shifts that make a […]
