Instant style: The Crossing

What to wear. Where to buy it. As styled by Christchurch fashion muse Mary Outram. The autumn reset I’m so excited to be introducing this new seasonal feature with Metropol… a space where I’ll share the pieces I’m reaching for, the trends I’m actually wearing, and the small styling shifts that make a […]

Get the look of Cassie Henderson

Cover star Cassie Henderson campaigned to wear shorts at high school – she’s known her style for a long time. The singer-songwriter adopts two distinct aesthetics, each serving what she needs for where she’s going. We break down her style so you can get the look. Cassie describes her day-to-day uniform as “dad […]

Denim destination: curated by Nina Tucker

From stage to street, denim endures. Reinterpreted a million times over in different styles and washes, denim is something you can wear every day, every way. For me, the baggier the jean the more I’ll love them (can’t say I’m not nervous about the skinny jean comeback). I can always count on a […]

HORSEPOWER. Curated by Nina Tucker

Take a risk. That’s what the Year of the Fire Horse means for fashion – bold, fiery, and adventurous sartorial choices that show the world you mean business. Fuse the stallion’s power with fire’s intense, passionate spirit to create sharp silhouettes, expressively style accessories and channel red energy.      

Pump fiction

Landing just in time for a powerful Year of the Fire Horse (or May’s The Devil Wears Prada 2 release, perhaps), the pump is powering back through the office halls and city malls. The style is technically classified by its closed heel and toe form, but the pump has become a loose term […]

Pearl jam

From sea to style, the pearl has emerged as one of summer’s hottest accessories. TASTEMAKER Bridging tradition with timelessness, the pearl and its elegant, refined luminosity make it an effortlessly luxe look. Stack a pearl bangle with a tennis bracelet.