Homemade & Heartfelt: Rainey Designs
Self-taught glass and jewellery artist Selma Rainey started designing and creating in 2006, then once husband Sean joined her, the Christchurch pair established their boutique jewellery business, Rainey Designs. Several years later, the business has grown but still maintains the qualities of a boutique business by keeping everything locally […]
Love the skin you’re in
We’re all human: we all have our own insecurities and imperfections – and our own story. Jess Quinn’s is one of triumph and bravery. Now she’s on a mission to encourage others to feel proud of the skin they’re in. With an aim to inspire young people to draw […]
Good hair season: Kudos Hairdressing
All year we look forward to spring events and Christmas party time, so a good hair day simply isn’t enough – a good hair season is a must! Kudos Hairdressers, on the corner of Papanui Road and Mansfield Ave at 204 Papanui Road, offer the colour services, styling and […]
Playing dress up dolls
Who would have thought a love of dressing old-school paper dolls in the early ’50s would transform into an award-winning design at the World of Wearable Arts Awards. Placing second for her Dress-up Dolls entry in the Transform section of this year’s competition, Meg Latham coincidently grew up where WOW […]
Rent a wardrobe!
Designer Wardrobe has opened its second rental store right here in Christchurch, giving ladies access to more than 1600 designer pieces from Trelise Cooper and Ruby to Zimmermann and many more. There are outfits for every occasion, from race day and weddings to school formals or corporate balls. Designer […]
Engagement perfection: Polished Diamonds
While a proposal has the ability to incite indescribable elation, it is the engagement ring itself that embodies the sentiment behind the decision. Although engagements and the rings that signify them may be common, with the revolutionary technology utilised by Polished Diamonds – Jewellery Design – you can get […]
Summer Skincare
Just as we modify our wardrobe for lighter clothing in summer, the same applies for our skincare regime due to the heat and humidity. We caught up with Natural Zest Skincare’s Amanda Grindrod about her top five tips for looking after your skin this summer. A no-brainer: use a broad-spectrum […]
10 years of Loobie’s Story
For 10 years now, Loobie’s Story has been adding the bohemian beauty to our wardrobes. Metropol catches up with founder Laurinda Sutcliffe about the brand’s exotic evolution. You’re celebrating an amazing 10-year milestone in business… How did Loobie’s Story come to be? Loobie’s Story started when I found myself […]
Party season’s hottest styles
Whether your style is classic elegance or ‘of the moment’ attitude, feminine mystique or strictly minimalist chic, there is no better time than Christchurch’s party and event season to revel in your signature style, or to try out a whole new look for the sheer delight of it. The […]
Sport of Kings
Known historically as the ‘sport of kings’, horse racing dates back to the 1500s, when British aristocracy wanted an excuse to mix and mingle in high society, with a strict dress code ensuring the royal tone of the event was maintained. And so, it continues today. Whether it’s the […]
