Fashion and cuisine combine
A creative trio is bringing both cuisine and fashion back to the city’s heart, with Christchurch’s only central city wine bar and the country’s only denim brand combining to create a must-see central city hotspot. The funky yet friendly establishment, which is in the heart of Little High Lanes and opened […]
Elegance with Edge: Repertoire
With its first store opening in 2006, Repertoire has now grown to eight stores throughout New Zealand. In Christchurch, we’re very fortunate to have two boutiques, one in the BNZ Centre and one in The Colombo. Co-owner, Meghan Maher, says its business concept, right from the beginning, has been to […]
Fashion’s Rising Star: Georgia Hensley-Smith
From a classroom at the Hagley College School of Fashion to the fashion catwalks of New York and Milan, Christchurch fashion designer Georgia Hensley-Smith is proving you can do anything you set your mind to – even at 18 years of age. “I believe if you have a goal, you can achieve […]
Seafoam Supreme
The hottest hue to hit the consumer conscience ahead of summer has had many former incarnations. But the colour formerly known as turquoise, mint, aqua or even pale blue or green is back with a cool new name and a new hip attitude. A soothing blue-green colour reminiscent of crashing […]
Cherry on the Top
Cherry red certainly packs a sartorial punch. The fiery shade is dominating the fashion shows this season, with a look which has us all hot around the sartorial collar and not just when looking through rose-tinted glasses. Bold tomato red hues stood out on the SS18 catwalks of several designers, […]
Coral Cravings
In Ancient Greece, red and pink coral symbolised happiness and immortality, with amulets of the aragonite mineral used to drive away misfortune and illness. Whether recognising the talismanic qualities of nature’s bounty or simply the sartorial appeal of this summery shade, the darlings of the design world have been harnessing […]
Top Apparel leaders: Indigo Brands
With international brands like Diesel and Scotch & Soda, Indigo Brands continues to celebrate its ongoing success in the fashion industry alongside a continued and loyal commitment to its customers. Its mission is simple: Be the leading distributor in the fashion clothing and footwear industry within New Zealand and Australia […]
Dress your curves: Key Black
Destination boutique Key Black is a haven of space and expert advice on choosing beautiful, versatile pieces that you will be reaching for in years to come. Set back from the bustle at 27A Colombo Street in Cashmere, this private retreat offers high quality New Zealand labels, with each style […]
Summer’s Selections: Made in the Shade
With a heatwave predicted, Made in the Shade is prepared. Ali has stocked up with lots of gorgeous, cool, breathable natural fibres – cottons, silks, viscose, and loads of lovely linens. “Last year the cool-to-wear linen pieces were flying out the door during the long hot summer.” Bittermoon has brought […]
Leading the way: Untouched World
Ever the toast of chic and environmentally conscious merino-lovers, Untouched World continues to excel in its mission to bring a sustainable ethos and luxury style to those who wish to look fabulous, but go easy on the planet. Their new spring/summer 18/19 collection is in stores now, and true to […]
