Fashionable treasure trove: Fashionworks
Fresh spring and summer styles await at Hanmer Springs’ Fashionworks, your go-to designer label treasure trove for womenswear, footwear, accessories and more. With Cup Day around the corner, we’re sure you’ll find your perfect outfit for race day amongst the racks at Fashionworks, where a range of high-quality womenswear resides. With stylish […]
The ‘sole’ of summer: ECCO Shoes
Whether strolling along the beach, exploring foreign cities, punting at the races or going out for late, alfresco dinners – everyone craves sleek, minimalist style at their feet and soft, comfortable soles in the heat of summer. In addition to delivering lightweight, modern comfort, a new collection of ECCO FLUIDFORM™ […]
Showcasing race fashions: Kjole Style
Race day – Melbourne Cup Day; New Zealand Cup Day. So very exciting, but what to wear? The panic; the anxiety. Relax – Kjole Style in Hanmer Springs has it all in hand. At their Melbourne Cup Day event in the village they will showcase race day outfits, especially […]
Are you the Best Dressed?: Q&A with Jackie O’Fee
The whispers of Cup and Show Week are starting to be heard around town, so Metropol caught up with Jackie O’Fee of Signature Style and six-time judge for Addington Raceway’s Fashion Competition to get her take on how to prepare for this year. Signature Style is your company/brand. What […]
Heart of the city: The Crossing
Feel the pulse of the heart of the city at The Crossing, where energy and spirits are sky high. This destination shopping hub within the CBD realises what we dreamed of for our reborn city. “The vibe is great, you get the sensation of shopping in Sydney or Melbourne, wandering the al […]
New season men’s styles: Working Style
Working Style’s new collection celebrates the continued softening and evolution of men’s wardrobes, with emphasis on garments that transition from work to play. We spoke to Creative Director Karl Clausen about inspiration for the collection and key styles and colours for the season. What are the main inspirations for […]
Silver & Sexy!: V For Hair and Beauty
Look beautiful and feel radiant, silver and sexy! The V For Hair and Beauty team has all the latest techniques and products to make embracing your grey easy, Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee says. “You don’t need or want flat, dull grey hair. We can give you a shimmering sexy blonde […]
Step up for Cup Week: Shoe Therapy
Kaiapoi’s newest boutique shoe store has arrived just in time for pre-Cup Week fashion preparation. To complete your look, or to gain brand-new inspiration, Shoe Therapy is the place to look for high-quality race day heels and accessories. All items have been hand-picked by owner and professional fashion stylist, Debbie […]
Wardrobe staples for Cup Week: Country Lane
Rangiora’s iconic women’s fashion store Country Lane has been showcasing New Zealand and international fashion labels for almost 30 years, bringing you timeless wardrobe staples alongside some of the latest trends. If you’re off to the races this Cup and Show Week, or you’re heading to a wedding, you need […]
Prep your feet for summer: The Shoe Room
“We only have one pair of feet.” That may seem an obvious statement, but inherent in it is the message that we need to take care of those feet if they are to serve us as well as possible throughout our lives. Therefore, we really should be pampering our feet […]
