A gold-star spring garden: Lushingtons
Spring is full of promise and has arrived in a rush and flurry of activity. At Lushington’s Garden Centre, Miranda and her team have conjured up the guarantee of a backyard harvest to remember. Fruit is on the menu and that first taste of freshly picked, home-grown, can’t be beaten. If space is […]
Your body shape match: Zebrano
All women, no matter their age, love seeing a pretty dress hanging in the wardrobe waiting for its first day out. With the season of fun and frolics only just begun, there’s no better way to celebrate spring than in a show-stopping dress. Zebrano new season dresses flaunt vibrant colours, gorgeous patterns and […]
Walk boldly: REPRESENT Footwear
As spring brings warmer days, many are relegating their winter boots to the depths of the cupboard, making room for new summer footwear. Nestled conveniently behind Cashel Mall, in the Guthrey Centre, sandwiched between Ballantynes and Riverside Market, you’ll discover REPRESENT Footwear—a spot for shoe enthusiasts in the heart of the city. At […]
Eyes on independent optometry: Matthews Eyecare
All eyes are on Christchurch’s independent optometrist, Matthews Eyecare. The Riccarton practice is turning heads with a rebranded premises and a growing team. Pictured above left to right, Claire Randall, Kimberley Taylor, Christine Quigley, Lindsay MacKenzie, and Mark James. While the new-look signage and exterior branding is helping the local eye health specialists […]
New men’s footwear store on Victoria Street: Mikko Mens
It’s been a big year for Mikko Shoes. Celebrating their 10th anniversary earlier this year, Mikko has relocated and expanded their Christchurch store, and, by popular request, launched a new dedicated store just for men right next door. Founder of Mikko, Michaela Longstaff, tells Metropol readers about the all-new Mikko Men’s, and why […]




























