Fuel your day
After hibernating indoors during the colder months, it’s good to get out with friends, and Christchurch Cup Week is a sure-fire signal for many to do just this. Breakfast or brunch is an enjoyable way to start the day, especially if trots or gallops are on the agenda later. Having your event catered […]
Fashionable apparel with Jane Coleman
Balancing fashion, international travel, and an active lifestyle are what makes Jane Coleman, General Manager of Apt Collections tick, as Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch discovers. An unfamiliar name to many in Christchurch, the tides are changing with Apt Collections opening its Christchurch store in September this year. Born from Longbeach Apparel, a New […]
Tasteful textiles crucial in home décor
Textiles play a crucial role in interior design. As functional elements and for decorative purposes, textiles are key contributors to the overall aesthetic and comfort of a home. Carpets, upholstery, bedspreads, towels, napery, curtains, cushions, and wall-floor covering are some of the décor items considered textiles that can set a scene or transform […]
In the city
Christchurch truly comes to life as Cup Week nears and the weather warms up, and there’s no better place to be than in the city. A delightful day is never far away, with no shortage of experiences to enjoy. Host a brunch and head to the shops Gather your guest list and put […]
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Casual & Coastal: Working Style
A stylishly put-together casual look, encompassing soft textures reminiscent of summer spent on an Italian coast, is this season’s look which continues to celebrate the continued softening of the modern man’s wardrobe. Fashionista and Working Style store manager Leisa Falconer explains this season’s collection takes influence from a summer spent […]
An Unconventional Collection: Plume
Always a destination store for the style cognoscenti, Plume has flourished since its move from Merivale to 181 High Street. Owner Margarita Robertson is delighted with the new store and its fresh fitout. “It is so light and airy; the clothes are so visible.” The lighting was carefully considered, as […]
