Dainty designs: Sophie Divett Jewellery
Sophie Divett Jewellery offers hand-crafted and custom-made jewellery pieces. “Inspired by Aotearoa’s beautiful natural landscapes, mountains, flora and fauna my collections feature castings from leaves, seed pods and other plants,” says Sophie. Her new High Street showroom features ready-made collections of handmade sterling silver, gold plated and solid gold […]
All pride, no prejudice
A true feast for the eyes, this ROYGBIV-realness is a great way to liven up any wardrobe. These head-to-toe suggestions, from red to violet, ensures that there is something for everyone. Because as Coco Chanel once said, “the best colour in the whole world is the one that looks good on you.” […]
Huawei? Yes way
While it may conjure up concerns about privacy for some, there’s one thing for sure – the biggest electronics company on the planet, Huawei, produces a quality product. Metropol’s gadget guru Ian Knott looks at its latest fitness band. When it comes to battery life, Huawei absolutely wipe the floor with the […]
Meet Marion: Marion + Co
This recently launched online jewellery boutique is Marion McKellow’s latest creative venture back into an industry she left almost six years ago. Marion moved to North Canterbury to renovate an old farmhouse, however, her passion for Sterling silver, semi-precious stone and baroque pearls never died. “I am happy to be […]
Hat tricks
Protecting your precious skin from those harmful rays is an important, but not exclusive, benefit of a summer hat. There are serious sartorial gains to be had when adding headwear to your summertime style. While classic straw hats will always have a place in our hearts – and on our […]
Engagement, wedding, just because…: Polished Diamonds
The team at Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design creates the most accurate and perfect diamond rings, earrings and precious items. Using Computer-Aided Design (CAD), clients can view architectural images of how their new rings will look. A jeweller’s sketch is a whimsical attempt to portray accuracy, whereas CAD is 100 […]
The highs & lows of footwear
Are you walking tall this season or choosing to be more down to earth? From long-boots to street sneakers, there’s a shoe style this winter to suit afficionados of all looks and heel heights. Boots this year are more on the knee – or just below – as opposed to […]
Sit down with Sophie: Sophie Divett Jewellery
There’s nothing more personal than getting a piece of jewellery custom-made. Local Cantabrian Sophie Divett is providing a one-of-a-kind experience to her customers in creating beautifully bespoke pieces. Metropol sits down with Sophie to get to know a little bit more about her and her bustling business. Tell us a […]
The ‘I’ dos & don’ts: Via Sollertia
If you’re thinking about popping, or hinting at, the big question, the first step is the engagement ring. Via Sollertia’s Phil Vicray talks to us about the dos and don’ts of engagement ring shopping. Don’t: Order online from untrustworthy websites. Do: Visit stores, like Via Sollertia, where you can physically […]
Power Pink
With cooler temperatures welcoming a cooler colour palette, one hot new trend is breaking all the season’s sartorial rules. With both street cred and practical appeal, pink is the colour the fashion world is falling for in 2020. From caps to coats, there’s something for everyone in this pretty palette, but […]
