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 […]

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 […]

Get the look of Cassie Henderson

Cover star Cassie Henderson campaigned to wear shorts at high school – she’s known her style for a long time. The singer-songwriter adopts two distinct aesthetics, each serving what she needs for where she’s going. We break down her style so you can get the look. Cassie describes her day-to-day uniform as “dad […]

Layer the look: Made in the Shade

It’s the time of year for transitional dressing, and if Christchurch weather is anything to go by, you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Ali Donn is welcoming everything from autumnal dresses to winter knitwear in every colour at Made in the Shade. From boxes of new season Vassalli […]

Denim destination: curated by Nina Tucker

From stage to street, denim endures. Reinterpreted a million times over in different styles and washes, denim is something you can wear every day, every way. For me, the baggier the jean the more I’ll love them (can’t say I’m not nervous about the skinny jean comeback). I can always count on a […]

Style between seasons: APT Collections

Opulent romance leads the way this season with luxe layers, bohemian-inspired textures, and a return to confident power suiting. Playful patterns and rich, saturated colours add vibrancy, creating a winter wardrobe that feels intentional, expressive, and effortlessly refined.   Find all at Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre. Go to the website at […]

HORSEPOWER. Curated by Nina Tucker

Take a risk. That’s what the Year of the Fire Horse means for fashion – bold, fiery, and adventurous sartorial choices that show the world you mean business. Fuse the stallion’s power with fire’s intense, passionate spirit to create sharp silhouettes, expressively style accessories and channel red energy.      

Styled seasonally: Maxwell Fashion

Summer is passing by, and the winter months are coming fast. Finding fashion that looks stylish but also keeps you warm can be a challenge. Your home for winter pieces this season, Maxwell Fashion in Halswell introduces its 2026 winter collection. Specialising in high-quality ladies’ fashion, the new season collection features premium merinos […]

Be mine! Curated by Nina Tucker

However you spend Valentine’s Day – at one of Canterbury’s award-winning restaurants, poolside on holiday, or strictly in bed – we’ve got your style (and scent) sorted.  

CLOUD DANCER. Curated by Nina Tucker

A classic, wardrobe-essential hue, Pantone’s colour of the year, Cloud Dancer, materialises in boundless range for your 2026 fashion wishlist. Let it be a blank canvas – one that encourages a fresh era of self-expressive dressing.