Metal Detector
Precious metals are having their moment in the sartorial spotlight, with silver, platinum and gold blending together with hues of emerald, red and blue. Metallics transform fashion into a dazzling style statement and it’s not just ‘going out’ clothing that is making its metallic mark, with puffer jackets and sneakers […]
Merivale’s Denim Heaven: Death by Denim
Denizens of Merivale will be excited to hear that Death by Denim is opening its second Christchurch store in the Quinns building on Papanui Road. Owners Kirsty and Scott Malcolm, along with new store manager Mandy Rowe, are thrilled to open the lifestyle boutique in mid-October. Kirsty says their philosophy […]
Flag the fashion rules: Zebrano
“Wear something that makes your heart sing,” Zebrano’s Christchurch Manager Michelle Carter says. Her advice for Cup Day is to dress confident and brave, feel proud and get creative. With Zebrano’s edgy and directional fashion, there are no rules – instead resisting to conform to any particular fashion. The range […]
Frill-seeker
When it comes to the latest trend, this one is all about stepping out of the sartorial box and being a frill-seeker, in all the right ways. While frills and ruffles are not new by any stretch of the imagination, having made their fashionable appearance since the 16th century, this seasonal […]
looks to love: Canterbury bride
Glancing at wedding dress trends for 2019, it’s clear that saying ‘yes to the dress’ doesn’t have to be a hunt for indiscernible white gowns. If you’re planning your big moment and wanting something unique and fashion forward, then look no further as we take you through five standout styles that have […]
Return To Retro
If you’re a fashion follower, you will know that as ephemeral as trends are, they have a way of coming back. The next season’s fashion trends are heavily influenced by the styles of the past, right back to the seventies. You don’t need to have lived through this era to know that […]
The bigger, the better: Baggy style is back!
Forget skinny jeans, bodycon dresses and slim-fit shirts: baggy style is back! Oversized clothes allow movement and are extremely comfy, but they can also be a little intimidating if you’re unsure about what to wear with them. Here’s how to let loose this season with spring’s trend, which is quite literally, big! […]
At the fashionable fore front: Q&A with Tracey Day
She’s at the forefront of what’s hot and what’s not. So Metropol caught up with Tracey Day, one half of TAD (Tracey & Daniel) about what’s new and all things fashion. Your clothes at TAD (Merivale and Pegasus) look both classy and comfortable. Are those two features important? Definitely. If […]
Dip into Treasures: Treasure Box
In a prime spot at Merivale Mall, a beautiful experience awaits. It’s Treasure Box; a sociable boudoir of soft pink and chartreuse velvets and blonde timber. Behind the seeming simplicity of displayed garments, shoes, bags, scarves and jewellery lies great retail wisdom. This is a carefully curated collection of designer […]
Vive la contrast: Successful dressing formula
Dramatic and chic are two words for the black and white aesthetic. If you want an easy yet successful dressing formula, this is it. However, colour theorists and stylists might add a note of caution. First, make sure your colouring suits black and white. You might look ideal alongside soft […]
