Fashion

On the whole, we Cantabrians are an active lot; whether indoors or outdoors, we love our physical exercise. We also value footwear that is durable, well-made, and guaranteed to carry us through our daily activities in complete comfort. Renowned for its unsurpassable footwear, Danish company ECCO recently released its super-sophisticated GRUUV sneaker in […]

Spring is the season for events, races, weddings, and parties that often start at daylight and continue after dusk. It is the season for dressing up and feeling fabulous in clothes that remind us that life is beautiful and worth celebrating. Fashionworks has curated some of the most gorgeous collections for the balmy […]

Pink is proving popular for spring and summer fashion, thanks to the likes of Barbie. The colour is also associated with breast cancer, and October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Pink comes in so many hues from pastels to brights, that if one is not to your liking, there’s sure to be another […]

All women, no matter their age, love seeing a pretty dress hanging in the wardrobe waiting for its first day out. With the season of fun and frolics only just begun, there’s no better way to celebrate spring than in a show-stopping dress. Zebrano new season dresses flaunt vibrant colours, gorgeous patterns and […]

As spring brings warmer days, many are relegating their winter boots to the depths of the cupboard, making room for new summer footwear. Nestled conveniently behind Cashel Mall, in the Guthrey Centre, sandwiched between Ballantynes and Riverside Market, you’ll discover REPRESENT Footwear—a spot for shoe enthusiasts in the heart of the city. At […]

All eyes are on Christchurch’s independent optometrist, Matthews Eyecare. The Riccarton practice is turning heads with a rebranded premises and a growing team. Pictured above left to right, Claire Randall, Kimberley Taylor, Christine Quigley, Lindsay MacKenzie, and Mark James. While the new-look signage and exterior branding is helping the local eye health specialists […]

It’s been a big year for Mikko Shoes. Celebrating their 10th anniversary earlier this year, Mikko has relocated and expanded their Christchurch store, and, by popular request, launched a new dedicated store just for men right next door. Founder of Mikko, Michaela Longstaff, tells Metropol readers about the all-new Mikko Men’s, and why […]

As the event season is due to begin, now is the time to find your perfect outfit. Amongst the vibrance of Merivale, sits a chic, modern clothing store supplying honest advice and beautiful garments. At Darcy Boutique, each piece is carefully curated by owner, Victoria Knutson, with her customers in mind. Victoria and […]

When looking for new jewellery, something that will turn heads is key. You can find an array of exquisitely crafted pieces at Susan Forde Jewellery. From opulent oranges to lavish pinks, the gemstone selection is all about colour, making it hard to resist popping in this spring. “I’ve always been drawn to colour […]