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 […]
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