Nailing industry upskilling: NailX Beauty Supplies launches new education space
NailX Beauty Supplies believes in giving back to the cosmetic nail industry, through education. After 12 months settling into the new showroom at 201 Opawa Road, Managing Director Karen Clark has just launched her upstairs education room enabling industry professionals to upskill using the latest products. For those contemplating a career in the […]
Checkmate: Checking out the checked prints for this season
If you’ve been ‘checking out’ Metropol – see what we did there? – for the latest looks of 2018, then we’ve got you covered because checked prints have been winning hearts all across the world, while plaids and tartans have also made the cut this sartorial season. This is one look which will […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]









