Make summer dressing a breeze: Off The RAC
Refresh your wardrobe with the latest styles arriving just in time for the warmer months. Think relaxed tees, breezy shorts, elegant dresses for race days, and special occasion outfits. Whether it’s a pop of colour or a classic staple, this boutique has everything you need—all at great prices. Known for its popular labels like Stella […]
Get the Look at The Crossing
New Zealand Cup Week and The Crossing go hand in hand when it comes to getting dressed and ready. Create the events-season wardrobe of your dreams, and style from hair to handbag at the city’s shopping playground. HAIR Twiggi Hair, Modern Man STYLING Mary Outram MODELS Portfolio Model Agency, Jessie, Hollie, Fabian PHOTOGRAPHY Honey Lens […]
Sarah Cotterall on success
Sarah Cotterall is the brains behind one of the iconic New Zealand jewellery brands you will find on the shelves of fashion stores nationwide – Silk & Steel. She tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker about the 15-year ride. Ideas simmer in my mind until I reach the point where I need to start sketching […]
Animal energy
What you wear is a measure of your mood. There are always moments to be bold and expressive – and what element better than animal print? Thankfully, the exotic patterns lend themselves to a neutral colour palette, making it an easily workable tone in your wardrobe. Once Christian Dior sent leopard print instead of pelts […]
Inspired by Bridgerton
From film comes fashion, and while the details of each Bridgerton episode sat on our tongues, the costuming sat on the minds of designers worldwide. Regency-era elements and fabrics mingle with contemporary finishings in recent collections from designers, local and abroad. Borrow from the codes of the beloved television show with our favourites. CURATED BY […]
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 will guarantee […]
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 Zealand owned […]
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 a space, […]
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 on a […]
