Ethereal enchantress

We’re interrupting regular programming to bring you sartorial inspiration for those tropical escapes ahead. While you flee the cold, we’re here to fatten your suitcase. If you’re swapping cosy sweaters for floaty fashion in the coming weeks, pack playful pieces with romantic charm. My advice? Embrace dressing adventurously overseas – chances are you won’t run […]

New season, timeless elegance: Zebrano

Enticing textures layered with rich, dramatic hues is what autumn is all about. It’s the season to embrace versatility, with pieces that transition through fluctuating temperatures and seasons to come,” so says the team at Kiwi retailer Zebrano. Together, they have compiled their top tips for this season’s styling: Staple layering pieces Autumn weather can […]

Bundle up: Darcy Boutique

Coats and cold weather go hand in hand. You know the drill, consider the weather an opportunity to update your outerwear. From classic quilted jackets to cosy knit numbers, Darcy Boutique is the home of the winter-ready wardrobe. Head to the Merivale store and find owner Victoria Knutson’s gorgeous and warming “cold weather curation”. 1. […]

How to stand out in style: Estilo Boutique

Attending an event and notice someone wearing the same outfit? Run. Where do you run? Straight to Estilo Boutique, a premier styling destination in Lincoln. New Zealand’s fashion scene often feels limited, however Suzanne Raines is confident their clothing curation offers something different. Our mission is to source items customers won’t find everywhere. “People tell […]

Jeweller Sophie Divett: An artist’s evolution

Stepping out as a Christchurch entrepreneur and artist, Sophie Divett’s journey into jewellery wasn’t planned – it evolved. Metropol writer Hannah Brown finds what started as a side hustle to fine arts studies became a full-time business, Sophie’s collections now synonymous with timeless elegance and conscientious design. Looking back, Sophie’s path into jewellery was less […]

Talking texture

Nothing speaks to me like textured clothing – it offers more impact and meaning than a simple garment. Picture Kaia Gerber walking the Valentino Fall 2023 runway in jeans and a white button down, except those jeans were instead silk gazar embroidered with microbeads in 80 shades of indigo to resemble denim. Contrasting materials trap […]