Aligning growing smiles: OrthodontiX

Take advantage of your child’s growing years by addressing misalignment and setting their teeth and smile on the right track. Guiding correct teeth alignment and facial growth, new technology from Invisalign redefines how malocclusion, the imperfect alignment of teeth, is treated. Reducing the need for multiple dental appliances, the Invisalign System with mandibular advancement featuring […]

Snow fever fashion

Show the snow who’s boss. Whether you shred the slopes or admire them, there’s no reason you shouldn’t be the centre of style attention. Layer with cashmere and merino to brace the chill and pair matching snow sets to stay chic.  

The power of 3

For three Christchurch mums, a chance meeting at the gate of Farleigh Kindergarten in Merivale sparked a creative partnership that birthed a business. Metropol deputy editor Tamara Pitelen meets the founders of the luxury scarf brand known for its craftsmanship, stories, and heart. Some of the best things in life come in threes – three […]

The season to glow: Encore Skin

Summer takes its toll on your skin, making winter the perfect time to address concerns like redness, acne, pigmentation, rosacea, thread veins, and wrinkles. Sciton BBL and Erbium Micro-Laser treatments not only rejuvenate the skin but also stimulate collagen production and erase discoloration like pigmentation and redness, leaving your complexion radiant and refreshed, says Rowena […]

Denim indestructible

Denim’s styling capabilities stretch far beyond the classic blue jean. James Dean’s signature look, Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg’s seductive bare-all Calvin Klein shoot, Beyonce’s recent collaboration with Levi’s – denim is behind many of the world’s most iconic pop culture moments. From garment to accessory, denim’s durability and versatility make it an indestructable power […]

Styling your barrel-leg jean

Ditch the intimidation of this balloon-like silhouette – these jeans will become a weapon in your wardrobe. Impossible to miss, the barrel-leg jean is defining denim in 2025, labelled the ‘go-to’ jean of the season – validated by the likes of Katie Holmes and Rosie Huntington-Whiteley. Brands are jumping on the bandwagon designing their version […]