Booked & busy – Haar Design
Christchurch stylist Caro Haar reflects on the year that was – one of growth, expansion, and a community of people with beautiful hair. She rounds out the year by welcoming a new senior stylist to the team, a reflection of her own fully-booked diary until 2026. Lisa Jayne Tissiman joins the team at […]
WIN this Christmas
Win your way to better summer beauty. Gift to a deserving friend, family member or colleague, or pop it under the tree for yourself – we’ll keep the secret. For the skincare aficionado Give the gift of great skin this Christmas with DMK’s new Festive Gift Sets for a very merry and radiant […]
The future of fashion
Christchurch’s budding fashion designers and students of Ara Fashion School presented their 2025 collections to a sold-out crowd at PROSPECT in November. The three-hour student-led show was a runway into the effervescent, inspired sartorial minds of Ōtautahi – and a glimpse down the barrel of the city’s fashion future.
Summer sandals – ECCO Shoes
Slide into summer with sandals that support your every errand, from the busy city to the beach and everywhere in between. Every step is easy, breezy in the COZMO range. Stroll along the sand or shop in the city with the versatile colour range and comfortable design. For women who prioritise comfort as […]
DAZZLING DRESSES. Curated by Nina Tucker
Serve more than your potluck plate at Christmas dinner this year. Chic styles and sharp shapes afford immediate elegance – and did you really think we wouldn’t feature a red and green palette in our Christmas issue? The holiday’s classic hues have defined the runways this year, giving you a free pass from […]
Jewellery reimagined: BL Jewellery
When beloved broadcaster Miriama Kamo wanted to breathe new life into treasured jewellery, she turned to Christchurch jeweller Brett Liddle. This particularly meaningful project saw Brett handmake a ring that would connect Miriama to her late father – a piece created to hold his memory in a modern contemporary style. “Jewellery carries our […]
Play with prints: Zebrano
Summer is the season to be bold. Mixing prints is less about rules and more about balance, contrast, and a bit of fun,” says the team at Kiwi retailer Zebrano. With styles from New Zealand, Australian, and international designers in sizes 14 plus, they know how to make prints work for every mood […]
Beautiful and breathable: Only from Italy
Don’t miss the chance to secure these timeless, nature-inspired designs before they’re gone. Our final shipment for 2025 has just arrived,” says Simone, manager of Christchurch boutique OFI. “Our most-loved exclusive English Botanical Floral cotton poplin range, and our most popular Giovanni shirt is back in gorgeous summer hues including tangerine, fuchsia, and […]
Preserve your sight: Anstice
Sunglasses are far more than a fashion accessory. They’re an essential investment in long term eye health. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium (often called surfer’s eye), all of which can affect vision and comfort over time. “Possibly one of the most important […]
Feel-good fashion: Made in the Shade
Christchurch loves colour – no one knows that better than Ali Donn. Her Colombo Street store champions every shade of the rainbow for fashion that shines during the summer season. M ade in the Shade is a kaleidoscope of colour – and has set that standard for decades under Ali’s expert direction. Think […]
