Where beautiful hair meets heart: Balayage Hair

Step inside this light-filled salon in the heart of Christchurch and you’ll instantly feel at ease. Balayage is a welcoming space founded on creativity, kindness, and connection. Husband-and-wife duo Tom and Sharon Ujihara have built it up from a boutique salon into one of the city’s most trusted names in hair. Their passion […]

The next generation of women’s golfwear: Fox & Birdie

Female trio Alex Tipene-Matua, Emma Henderson and Prue Murdoch couldn’t play a round of golf without feeling something was missing: stylish apparel for women that performed from course to clubhouse. Their new brand challenges the status quo in women’s golfwear, and they’re taking it from Christchurch to the world. Born on the green, […]

Say goodbye to winter in style: Off The Rac

Welcome the new season with the warm palette of the Amalfi Coast. Whether you’re jetting to the Mediterranean or making the most of a Kiwi spring, the latest collections at Off The Rac celebrate sun-soaked elegance. Think azure blues, terracotta tones, and pops of coral. Renee Green, owner of the boutique in Bishopdale, […]

Spot on: Fashion has gone dotty

Word, or pattern, on the street is polka dot. Subtle specks, bold spots – we’ve seen them on everything from the international runway to the recent collections from New Zealand brands like Sylvester, RUBY, and Moochi. Adorably flirtatious and terribly timeless, polka dot has looped back once again to the centre of fashion’s […]

Western charm: Whistle & Pop

Born in the farming south, this Western-inspired accessories brand all started with a silver dog whistle. Whistle & Pop captures the essence of rural living in each piece – classic and timeless pieces inspired by the cornerstones of country. whistleandpop.co.nz

In bloom: Made in the Shade

Step into a sea of vivid colours and vibrant patterns this spring. Florals bloom, sunshine lifts the city, spring weather cheers us on – and Ali Donn is bringing even more warm fuzzies with her Colombo Street store. Happy hues are everywhere at Made in the Shade, from Canadian abstract artist Clare Desjardins’ […]