GARDEN PARTY
Get lost in the Garden City’s flower show. Let the excitement of the season infuse your sartorial spirit. Spring’s dress code has never been simpler. Camila (hero image) wears a yellow maxi dress available to hire from The Dress Room, thedressroom.co.nz (a reincarnated version of Victoria Street’s Designer Wardrobe) with Mi Piaci heel […]
FINISHING TOUCHES
“I get more compliments on accessories than anything else,” are the words of Iris Apfel, the famously flamboyant American interior designer and global fashion icon. In our Cup & Show-inspired fashion editorial, see how the latest shapes and styles from local accessory powerhouses help form the blueprint of fashion for the season ahead. […]
The it-list – from The Crossing
Seven hotspots from within The Crossing to keep on your radar when Cup & Show rolls around, from spring style to how to spend the week’s celebrations, curated by editor Nina Tucker. Lock in your look at Juliette Hogan. The new season in-store speaks to me like I’m Rebecca Bloomwood in Confessions of […]
What’s on at the races – Addington Raceway & Riccarton Park
A fresh dose of entertainment, spring energy, and sartorial excitement… consider this your guide to the can’t-miss events coming to New Zealand Cup Week 2026. Tuesday Cup Day and Show Day races at Addington Raceway… Thousands flock to witness Tuesday’s Go Media New Zealand Trotting Cup Day at Addington Raceway every Cup Week. […]
Che bello! From OFI
“A distinctive addition to your wardrobe, from us to you,” says women’s fashion founder Wendy Giltrap of OFI Linen, about this exclusive Spanish-designed collection made in Portugal. Spanish design, beautifully made in Portugal and available exclusively from OFI. Inspired by the colour, sunshine and effortless Mediterranean style, this beautiful new collection brings a […]
Summer refined – Mikko Shoes
Grounded optimism meets the season’s favourite colours in this new footwear collection. From your morning commute to a weekend escape, Mikko Shoes’ new season collection is curated for the way you actually live, says founder Michaela Longstaff. “Incorporating colours that boost your mood and shapes that won’t let you down, spring/summer is about […]
Race day thrills – Delilah and Amazonita
Bubbly, brunch and all the buzz of race day in the city’s most premium venues. Celebrate Cup Week in unforgettable style at Delilah and Amazonita, your destination for Christchurch’s best dining and entertainment. Whether you’re planning on avoiding the racecourse crowds or looking to lock-in the ultimate celebration before or after the race-day […]
Fresh chef, fresh menu – Chateau on the Park – Christchurch, a DoubleTree by Hilton
This local dining institution launches a fresh new menu in November. E quipped with two decades of expertise from across Canterbury’s top kitchens, the new executive chef at Garden Court Brasserie (GCB), Bevan Ward, brings a passionate, modern approach to the relaxed al fresco dining space located inside the iconic Chateau on the […]
Sharp style – Rembrandt
Your menswear style guide for Cup Week events thanks to Rembrandt. Suit or separates? Mix it up! Separates on Tuesday, suit on Saturday. Visit Rembrandt in-store for professional suit fittings. Shirt: Think crisp and breathable, and don’t be afraid to play with colour or pattern. Accessories: A leather belt that matches your shoes, […]
Cup Week style carousel – APT Collections
Playful details meet timeless silhouette when it comes to spring style from Christchurch-operated fashion boutique Apt Collections. From beside the track to beyond Cup Week, this sweet offering in a seasonal palette makes getting dressed a dream. Visit Apt Collections in Barrington Shopping Centre or at aptcollections.co.nz
