New Zealand’s next top designer: Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition
A 23-year-old design student from Wellington, Millie Pux-Askew, has just been propelled into the fashionable fore, as the winner of Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition. Millie was chosen from a pool of six finalists who each showed three completed looks at a runway show during Ballantynes’ Fashion Week. The judges […]
Perfect pieces: Magazine Designer Clothing
It’s all happening now at Magazine Designer Clothing – perfect spring/summer pieces have arrived from their predominantly New Zealand designers and labels, including their own label, ‘Magazine’. There are subtle floral prints, beautiful silks, as well as garments with exquisite lace detailing and of course lashings of colour. Magazine offers […]
the Queen of the underground: Q&A with Margi Robertson
Metropol catches up with NOM*d founder and one of New Zealand’s top fashion designers Margi Robertson. You’ve recently been to Paris, what was the highlight of Fashion Week for you? It was wonderful as always to see the Rick Owens presentation. He has shown at the Palais de Tokyo for […]
Turning heads: Cup Week Headwear
Spring is in the air and with it comes New Zealand Cup and Show Week (NZCSW), the South Island’s premier Spring Festival. And, fashion alert, if you’re looking to turn heads, then it’s high time to start thinking about your headwear. Christchurch sister duo behind Show Pony Millinery, Liv and Carrie, […]
All the best Treasures: Treasure Box
Combining quality with everyday luxury, finding a stunning Cup Day outfit amongst the beautiful, handpicked collection at Treasure Box by Biani is easy. From glamourous garments to stylish shoes and accessories, the welcoming and experienced staff can dress you from head to toe, says owner Andrea Bailey. “The girls will […]
Getting a fabulous fit: Blackwell’s
The perfect foundation will set off every Cup Day and special occasion outfit. When investing in fabulously fitting lingerie, the result will be a flawless shape. Blackwell’s lingerie expert Lynn Fairbairn says “It’s what’s underneath that really enhances the whole outfit.” Lynn works closely with each and every customer to […]
An inspirational boutique: Fashionworks
Take a trip to Hanmer over the next month – the perfect Cup Day outfit could be waiting. Inspiration flows in this stress-less alpine atmosphere, especially at designer boutique Fashionworks. Owner Alice Stielow says spring’s burst of flowers and sunshine inspires dressing up in fashionable florals and colour. “However, Cup […]
Stand out in the Crowd: Ecco Shoes
Beautiful shoes and accessories for Cup Day are a must – and a unique new range in the ECCO Spring/Summer collection will ensure you stand out in the crowd. Ecco True Indigo Leather has opened up more colours, textures and possibilities for shoes and bags, with a new leather innovation […]
Suit Up: Cup Week Fashion
As we look towards the latest looks we can expect to see at this year’s Cup and Show Week, it seems suits are stepping out of the boardroom and onto the green this year. Women are increasingly stepping out in suits in a variety of fabrics, from linen to tweed […]
A Cut above the rest: Cutler & Co
Cup and Show Week is a chance for men to dress up and show their personality through their outfit. With all eyes on your clothes, this is the time of the year to dress to impress – and Cutler & Co can take care of your entire outfit, from top […]
