Bonjour, broderie
Broderie anglaise, French for English embroidery, is the answer to your summer fashion woes. Airy, lightweight, dreamy, and effortless (very Cloud Dancer-esque), broderie brings wearability and femininity to the summer wardrobe rotation, perfect for looming Valentine’s and ‘Galentine’s’ Day dates – and warm weather in general. A timeless needlework technique dating back to […]
Face it, it’s light work
LED face masks tend to sit in one of two camps: serious, science-backed skincare tools, or something that looks like it escaped from a sci-fi costume department. Metropol’s gadget guy Ian Knott discovers the Nanoleaf LED Facemask feels reassuringly grounded, even if wearing it gets a sideways glance from anyone else in the […]
Understanding SPF
Warm weather means the topic of sunscreen loops back into everyday life. Contributor Ellie Lovegrove breaks it down – slip, slop, slap and wrap just got simpler. Yes, we should be applying SPF 365 days a year, but selecting the right one can be an overwhelming experience amidst a sea of options. Staring […]
What defined fashion in 2025
Metropol editor Nina Tucker recaps the year that was, sartorially of course. I t’s been penned the ‘year of musical chairs’ – 2025 has been hard to keep up with for those designing at luxury fashion houses. With more than 20 leading brands changing creative hands, some directorships lasting just one season (think […]
BEACH BABE – by Nina Tucker
Who needs a Euro summer when you can dress the part? These breezy seaside staples will have you feeling beach-babe-beautiful for days on the boat, at the bach, in the sand or on the sea. SHORE-BOUND STYLE Don’t sleep on accessories this summer – from sandals, sarongs, straw hats and sunscreen to a […]
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 […]
