Turning inspiration into reality
Christchurch is full of success stories, such as furniture and interior design store Trenzseater. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch talks to its general manager Ben Lewis about inspiration, and the road to success. The harder you work the luckier you get, and there is no substitute for hard work. That is the creed that […]
Kinetic CEO
Earlier this year Alison Adams took up the reins as the Chief Executive Officer for ChristchurchNZ, charged with leading the city’s sustainable economic development. Several months into the role, Metropol editor Lynda Papesch catches up with her to see how it’s progressing. Alison is an innovative thinker and great communicator, willing to experiment […]
Flourish
Christchurch’s Women’s Health 2 Wealth (WH2W) seminar on 15 September is a chance to hear several inspirational women speakers. Metropol editor Lynda Papesch caught up with two of them prior to the event. The Flourish Doctors advocate lifestyle, health and wellbeing and those are the messages they’re spreading to the women of Christchurch. […]
Escape to alpine luxury: Village Lake Luxury Apartments
We expect a product to do what it says on the box, and it’s a wonderful surprise when that product surpasses our expectations. When you hear the words “luxury accommodation” you probably think space, top quality beds, and fine linens. You might not be expecting a mountain backdrop, a gas fire, original artworks, […]
Art Battle is back
If you enjoy art, then save this date. Sunday 25 September is Christchurch’s second Art Battle, a live competitive painting event where 12 artists battle the clock, and each other, to paint a canvas in 20 minutes. Organiser Janet McDermid saw her first Art Battle in Vancouver in 2017 and “fell in love” […]
Sharing and caring for your hair: Amber Irvine The Salon
Having great hair is an instant mood booster and a crowd pleaser. Waking up every day to luscious locks provides the extra confidence you need to be your best self. As hair is such an important aspect of our appearance, the versatility of hair care and hairstyling is paramount. Amber Irvine The Salon […]
Feel good about looking good: Hair Art & Beauty
Sustainable Salons NZ is on a mission to end salon waste. As a proud partner, Hair Art & Beauty now recycles over 95 percent of waste generated in the salon including plastics, metals, and chemicals. Plastic waste is converted into plastic beads and remade into furniture, packaging, and even glasses frames. So far, […]
Sweater vest revival
Often what is seen on the latest runways has been seen before in decades past. One of the biggest comebacks recently is the sweater vest, so let’s take a look at the fashion history of this hot trend. In the 1950s, sweater vests were the go-to layering item, more popular with men going […]
A thing for spring
A change in season is always an exciting time in the fashion world, and spring especially has a light and playful feel. New collections come to life with floral prints inspired by the beautiful blooms, and colours are often that little bit brighter and more vibrant than the months just been. This year, […]
