Untouched World

Leading the way: Untouched World

Ever the toast of chic and environmentally conscious merino-lovers, Untouched World continues to excel in its mission to bring a sustainable ethos and luxury style to those who wish to look fabulous, but go easy on the planet.     Their new spring/summer 18/19 collection is in stores now, and true to […]

Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition

New Zealand’s next top designer: Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition

A 23-year-old design student from Wellington, Millie Pux-Askew, has just been propelled into the fashionable fore, as the winner of Ballantynes’ first Emerging Designers Competition.     Millie was chosen from a pool of six finalists who each showed three completed looks at a runway show during Ballantynes’ Fashion Week. The judges […]

Magazine Designer Clothing

Perfect pieces: Magazine Designer Clothing

It’s all happening now at Magazine Designer Clothing – perfect spring/summer pieces have arrived from their predominantly New Zealand designers and labels, including their own label, ‘Magazine’.     There are subtle floral prints, beautiful silks, as well as garments with exquisite lace detailing and of course lashings of colour. Magazine offers […]

Margi Robertson

the Queen of the underground: Q&A with Margi Robertson

Metropol catches up with NOM*d founder and one of New Zealand’s top fashion designers Margi Robertson.     You’ve recently been to Paris, what was the highlight of Fashion Week for you? It was wonderful as always to see the Rick Owens presentation. He has shown at the Palais de Tokyo for […]

Cup Week Headwear

Turning heads: Cup Week Headwear

Spring is in the air and with it comes New Zealand Cup and Show Week (NZCSW), the South Island’s premier Spring Festival. And, fashion alert, if you’re looking to turn heads, then it’s high time to start thinking about your headwear.   Christchurch sister duo behind Show Pony Millinery, Liv and Carrie, […]

Treasure Box

All the best Treasures: Treasure Box

Combining quality with everyday luxury, finding a stunning Cup Day outfit amongst the beautiful, handpicked collection at Treasure Box by Biani is easy.     From glamourous garments to stylish shoes and accessories, the welcoming and experienced staff can dress you from head to toe, says owner Andrea Bailey. “The girls will […]