DAZZLING DRESSES. Curated by Nina Tucker

Serve more than your potluck plate at Christmas dinner this year. Chic styles and sharp shapes afford immediate elegance – and did you really think we wouldn’t feature a red and green palette in our Christmas issue? The holiday’s classic hues have defined the runways this year, giving you a free pass from […]

Jewellery reimagined: BL Jewellery

When beloved broadcaster Miriama Kamo wanted to breathe new life into treasured jewellery, she turned to Christchurch jeweller Brett Liddle. This particularly meaningful project saw Brett handmake a ring that would connect Miriama to her late father – a piece created to hold his memory in a modern contemporary style. “Jewellery carries our […]

Play with prints: Zebrano

Summer is the season to be bold. Mixing prints is less about rules and more about balance, contrast, and a bit of fun,” says the team at Kiwi retailer Zebrano. With styles from New Zealand, Australian, and international designers in sizes 14 plus, they know how to make prints work for every mood […]

Beautiful and breathable: Only from Italy

Don’t miss the chance to secure these timeless, nature-inspired designs before they’re gone. Our final shipment for 2025 has just arrived,” says Simone, manager of Christchurch boutique OFI. “Our most-loved exclusive English Botanical Floral cotton poplin range, and our most popular Giovanni shirt is back in gorgeous summer hues including tangerine, fuchsia, and […]

Preserve your sight: Anstice

Sunglasses are far more than a fashion accessory. They’re an essential investment in long term eye health. Prolonged exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays can increase the risk of cataracts, macular degeneration, and pterygium (often called surfer’s eye), all of which can affect vision and comfort over time. “Possibly one of the most important […]

Feel-good fashion: Made in the Shade

Christchurch loves colour – no one knows that better than Ali Donn. Her Colombo Street store champions every shade of the rainbow for fashion that shines during the summer season. M ade in the Shade is a kaleidoscope of colour – and has set that standard for decades under Ali’s expert direction. Think […]