Speed meets style
Sharp silhouettes, playful poise and power poses from both pooch and person command attention against a thriving city backdrop. High end but not high maintenance, life in Christchurch is more stylish with a ‘pawtner’ in crime. Photography ANGELICA DUMAGUIN of SONDER MEDIA. Styling SKYE ZÖFIA MARRYATT. Editorial direction NINA TUCKER, TAMARA PITELEN. […]
Instant style – The Crossing: What to wear. Where to buy it.
Editor’s picks: Cosy meets cool Striking that balance between ultra comfort and super cool is a superpower this time of year. It’s something I’m confident I could do every single day if I had the clothing budget of a billionaire (though my family might argue I act like it anyway). Find classic pieces […]
Winter hair health hacks: Haar Design
In Christchurch’s cold climate, your home maintenance hair rituals have never been more important. Award-winning local hairstylist Caro Haar offers her advice and tricks. Between winter’s chill and moisture-sapping heatpumps, the focus turns from fashionable cuts to haircare routines – and if there’s any hair trend to jump on, it’s this one. “People […]
Scar camouflage tattooing: KM Surgical
From surgical scars to skin grafts, scar camouflage tattooing offers a long-lasting solution for helping people feel more comfortable in their skin. Visible scars can be a lasting reminder of surgery, injury or illness, but a new service from Angela Millar of KM Surgical is helping clients feel more comfortable in their skin. […]
Sweater weather
CURATED BY NINA TUCKER I don’t know if you’ve felt winter’s sharp chill (if you haven’t, I’m envious), but it’s certainly sweater weather. A lot of my friends are basking in the European sun right now – showing no shame in sharing glorious snaps of their summer situation – and I’ve found the […]
So much fun(nel)
BY NINA TUCKER Funnel necks have been named everything from the winter season’s chicest staple to the ultimate alternative to traditional turtlenecks – so what do you need to think about when shopping for your own? I purchased my first funnel neck coat a few months before I saw them everywhere. It wasn’t […]
Warmer in wool: The Wool Company
Wool is an everyday necessity for shoppers wanting sustainable and long-lasting pieces to add warmth to their winter wardrobe. As the Christchurch chill sets in, it’s time to layer up with the ultimate winter essentials, and there’s no better choice than premium New Zealand-made knitwear from The Wool Company. Founded in the 1950s […]
Behind the lens: White Chiffon Photography
From weddings to fashion, beauty and commercial branding, step behind the lens of this Canterbury-based photographer. Whether capturing a wedding, creating branding imagery, or photographing professional portraits, Crystal Kerr of White Chiffon Photography is inspired by the beauty of storytelling. “My love for photography began at a young age because my father was […]
Winter skin reset
As temperatures drop, Christchurch women are adjusting skincare routines to tackle dry and dehydrated winter skin, writes Lucy Brewer. Canterbury’s crisp winter mornings can leave the skin feeling dry, but with ‘skinmalism’ making a comeback, it’s time to concentrate on the skin barrier this frosty season. According to appearance medicine nurse Katie McIndoe […]
Wool with a why: Mount Kiwi
Two Kiwi sisters have created a woollen fashion brand that gives back. In an age of fast fashion – where mass-produced garments are worn briefly before ending up in landfill – a New Zealand business offers a refreshing alternative. Founded by sisters Nikki and Claudine Douglas, who grew up in rural New Zealand, […]
