Crowning glory: Georgies Wig Shop
Losing our hair can feel like losing our identity, whether the loss is permanent or temporary, a quality wig or topper can make all the difference to self-esteem and life quality. The relationship most of us have with our hair is complicated. Our hair is bound up with our identity, and losing it […]
Hack your hair health: IvyNine
Light-filled and home to luscious locks, you’ll be lovestruck when you step inside the latest hair studio on Barbadoes Street. IvyNine is designed to feel less like a traditional salon and more like a welcoming home,” says founder and senior stylist Amy Cox-Cahill. “Our services focus on luxurious, healthy hair – lived-in blondes, […]
Embracing grey: consultation is key: V for Hair
One of the biggest myths about going grey is that it’s simply a matter of letting your colour grow out, says master stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee. Embracing grey starts with a personalised consultation and a grey hair expert. “At V For Hair Merivale, every grey transition begins with time spent understanding you. Your skin […]
Caught your eye
As fashion focuses on individuality, utility, and sustainability in 2026, here are four key eyewear trends shaping sunglass style this season. Light-tinted lenses: From soft amber to dusty rose and pale sage, these lenses blur the line between sunglasses and clear opticals, offering gentle glare reduction ideal for New Zealand’s shifting autumn light. […]
Instant style: The Crossing
What to wear. Where to buy it. As styled by Christchurch fashion muse Mary Outram. The autumn reset I’m so excited to be introducing this new seasonal feature with Metropol… a space where I’ll share the pieces I’m reaching for, the trends I’m actually wearing, and the small styling shifts that make a […]
Garments return to ground
New Zealand label Kowtow secures a world-first in sustainability, transforming garments and returning them to the earth as a regenerative force rather than waste. “For two decades, Kowtow has been uncompromising in its belief that clothing should come from nature and return to it without harm,” says founder Gosia Piatek. In February, the […]
Get the look of Cassie Henderson
Cover star Cassie Henderson campaigned to wear shorts at high school – she’s known her style for a long time. The singer-songwriter adopts two distinct aesthetics, each serving what she needs for where she’s going. We break down her style so you can get the look. Cassie describes her day-to-day uniform as “dad […]
Layer the look: Made in the Shade
It’s the time of year for transitional dressing, and if Christchurch weather is anything to go by, you need to be prepared for four seasons in one day. Ali Donn is welcoming everything from autumnal dresses to winter knitwear in every colour at Made in the Shade. From boxes of new season Vassalli […]
5 top tips for menopausal skin: 360 Skin Studio
Hormonal changes bring new skin challenges, but help is at hand. If you’re a woman who is entering, or well into, the menopausal years, you may have noticed changes to your skin’s texture, pigmentation and sensitivity. Founder of 360 Skin Studio and advanced skin therapist, Carol Geal, says that declining oestrogen and progesterone […]
Denim destination: curated by Nina Tucker
From stage to street, denim endures. Reinterpreted a million times over in different styles and washes, denim is something you can wear every day, every way. For me, the baggier the jean the more I’ll love them (can’t say I’m not nervous about the skinny jean comeback). I can always count on a […]
