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Make a striking statement: Zebrano’s striking approach to fashion
Adored store Zebrano has brought striking and statement clothes in sizes fourteen plus to New Zealand women for twenty-six chic years. Always pushing boundaries in design for larger sizes, co-owner Jenny Smith is thrilled to welcome new label Rundholz Black to the store’s stunning and carefully curated range. Jenny says Rundholz Black brings […]
Down to earth designs: Fashion Q&A with Steven Junil Park
On a planet where sustainability is crucial to the survival of all that we treasure, Steven Junil Park’s sartorial endeavours are weaving a fabric of hope. Metropol talks to the eclectic designer about his down-to-earth designs. Was fashion always written into the stars for you? I was never really that interested in fashion, […]
Eco-styling: Earth Organic Hairdressing aims to keep hair AND the planet beautiful
Creating beautiful hair in a vibrant, welcoming oasis on High Street, Earth Organic Hairdressing is an eco-friendly salon with a focus on sustainability. “Our aim was to have as small a footprint as possible,” says owner, Traci Aylmer. From the styling stations to the skirting boards, the salon furnishings were beautifully handcrafted by […]
Skin Game Changer: Bespoke Cosmetic’s hot new must have skincare
A dermatologist’s new product range is wowing users, beauty editors and clinic/salon owners alike with its easy efficacy. Nicky Blue of Bespoke Cosmetic visited America two years ago in search of a simple, easy to use but highly effective home beauty treatment that would fit into customers’ current skin regimes and add the […]
Built to thrill
Streamlined meets sporty in the new Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe, writes Metropol’s motoring man Ben Selby. The whole SUV-come-coupe segment was not really something I could get excited about. My attitude changed when I sampled this new offering from Mercedes-Benz. The coupe’s flowing rear section and slippery-looking accents are the most obvious cues to […]
Potato crisps
Crunchy to the bite and smothered in salt, are potato chips the most snackable thing around? You tell us – try these easy air fryer chips. INGREDIENTS | SERVES 2 • 2 large Agria potatoes • 1 sweet potato • 1 Tbsp sunflower or vegetable oil • Salt, to taste METHOD Carefully cut […]
Sustainable style: Fraemohs Homes
One New Zealand building company cuts through the currents, driving progress in sustainable building. Fraemohs Homes’ craft has always been ahead of the times. For 58 years, the team has designed and championed timber homes that are naturally warm and healthy, carbon negative, good for the economy, and able to easily handle extreme […]
On your nerves: Christchurch Chiro
Getting on your nerves in the best way possible is Christchurch chiropractor Hugh Crozier. Six years ago, chiropractor and ‘student for life’ Hugh Crozier had a life-changing experience while studying in Perth. He was introduced to a new way of working with the nervous system, DermoNeuroModulation, which better addresses and treats pain, tension […]
Bridgerton-inspired interiors
The massive Netflix hit is influencing interiors. Bridgerton-inspired home décor brings opulent 19th-century elegance to modern spaces. A lavish, vibrant, steamy Regency love story, Bridgerton has become a global phenomenon. The most-watched Netflix series of all time, 82 million households tuned in during its first 28 days, while this year’s release of season […]
Click happens
There comes a time with gaming mice when marketing buzzwords lose their meaning. Everyone claims to offer ultra-lightweight shells, high-quality sensors, and no latency. The Logitech G PRO X2 SUPERSTRIKE only becomes intriguing once you put down the box and start using it. Metropol’s gadget guy, ex-game reviewer Ian Knott, fires up the […]
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