Mary Outram’s winter edit at The Crossing
The coat stays on I’m excited to be back with another seasonal feature for Metropol and The Crossing… this time built around winter dressing and the art of layering properly. Winter style always feels a little more intentional to me. You can’t rely on just one great piece when it’s freezing outside… the […]
Wardrobe wonders: TAD Design
Fashion is a world of possibility, and inside Rangiora’s TAD Design is where owner Katie Medley brings that world to life. Shop a collection of top local and international labels from Trelise Cooper to Zoe Kratzmann, and find the confidence that great style unlocks. taddesign.co.nz
Chic winter layers: Made In The Shade
Winter warmth comes in every layer at this enduring store in the Christchurch fashion scene. “New season stock has arrived, from iconic labels like Vassalli and Lisette, and beloved local brands Bittermoon, Blackstone and Royal Merino,” says Made in the Shade owner Ali Donn. She’s the woman behind the beautiful collection you’ll find […]
Understanding the Oral Lift: Oral Design
World-renowned clinical dental technician and master of the transformative ‘Oral Lift’, Christchurch’s Richard Greenlees sits down with Metropol to unpack the aesthetic artistry behind his work. Walk us through the Oral Lift treatment process… what can a patient expect in their journey? The Oral Design NZ experience is truly unique. I guide each […]
A chic second layer
Curated by Nina Tucker I’ve found my usual tee-and-jeans combo isn’t cutting through the cold on walking meetings of late. If your wardrobe rotation could do with a second layer, here’s all the outerwear I’m crushing on right now.
How to find your perfect colour: Savvy hair
Award-winning hairstylist Sarah McGuigan says confidence comes from choosing a colour that feels authentic to your personal style. We sat down with the owner of Cashmere’s Savvy Hair to find out how to choose and wear your next colour with flair. Q. Sarah, how can readers find out which hair colour is right […]
What’s next for local fashion?
How does the New Zealand fashion industry hope to secure a successful, sustainable future? Leaders across the $7.8 billion dollar industry hope to find out at the Threads of Tomorrow Summit in Auckland on 16 June. This industry contributes billions to New Zealand’s economy and employs tens of thousands of people, yet it […]
Stress, hormones and women’s hair loss: Hair Mantra
More younger women and girls are seeking answers to an issue once associated with later life – hair loss. “I’m seeing young women, even in puberty, experiencing noticeable hair loss,” says Dr Padmaja Redekar, certified trichologist and owner of Hairmantra in Christchurch. “Increasingly, it’s appearing much earlier. Hair is a reflection of what’s […]
Luxe looks: Estilo Boutique
From office style to elegant evening looks, this Lincoln fashion hub has you covered. Feeling great and expressing our personal style through what we wear should be easy and fun. We all have enough on the to-do list without the added pressure of sourcing outfits for special occasions, for busy workdays, or for […]
3 knitwear essentials: Zebrano
“Knits are the pieces you reach for again and again”. They layer easily, move with your day, and work with almost any outfit,” say the team of stylists at New Zealand designer fashion retailer Zebrano. We asked for their top three knitwear essentials, and how to style them. THE JUMPER From crew necks […]
