FINISHING TOUCHES

by Metropol | October 14, 2026 8:35 am

“I get more compliments on accessories than anything else,” are the words of Iris Apfel, the famously flamboyant American interior designer and global fashion icon. In our Cup & Show-inspired fashion editorial, see how the latest shapes and styles from local accessory powerhouses help form the blueprint of fashion for the season ahead.

Bags
In a limited set of seasonal colourways, new shapes and silhouettes for spring from Deadly Ponies balance easy use with interesting energy, to fit what you need for a day trackside.

(Hero image: Michaelee wears the Elliatt Tilly tiered maxi dress available to rent from designercollection.co.nz and Deadly Ponies bag.)

Camila wears the Arcina Ori Josefine dress available to rent from designercollection.co.nz. Both wear a Seventh & Figg hat.

Millinery
From Christchurch milliner and creative-at-heart Susi Meares (Seventh & Figg), headpieces and hats are both practical, playful and add the perfect finishing touch to racing fashion.

Footwear
From Mi Piaci’s spring/summer ‘26 collection, The Art of the Garden Party is a celebration of occasion dressing reimagined. Sculptural, dimensional florals and tactile textures build the perfect base for this garden-inspired editorial.

Photography CHARLIE JACKSON @charlierosecreative.
Talent CAMILA and MICHAELEE of PORTFOLIO MODEL AGENCY.
Editorial direction and styling NINA TUCKER.
Wardrobe and styling assistant SAVANNAH LAMAR.
Hair and makeup TESSA TAYLOR.
With thanks to CURATOR’S HOUSE.

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