Maxed Out
Change is afoot in the zeitgeist. People used to be afraid of dressing-up too much and err on the side of caution. When in doubt of the dress-code, they’d default-dress in black. But, for Cup and Show week, plus spring in general, it’s a case of new city, new attitude! A great dress […]
Casual & Coastal: Working Style
A stylishly put-together casual look, encompassing soft textures reminiscent of summer spent on an Italian coast, is this season’s look which continues to celebrate the continued softening of the modern man’s wardrobe. Fashionista and Working Style store manager Leisa Falconer explains this season’s collection takes influence from a summer spent on the Amalfi […]
It’s all in the detail: Westfield Riccarton
The joy of race day fashion should begin before elegantly shod feet meet verdant turf. The thrill of the chase for the perfect outfit must contain exhilaration swiftly followed by gratification and be stress free. Westfield Riccarton is destination celebration, where you could assemble your dream outfit within your lunch hour, leaving time […]
Fitted perfection: The Fitting Room
The best dressed understand it all begins with ‘what lies beneath’. You wouldn’t contemplate building on shifting sands, nor should you consider slipping that gorgeous dress over your head until you have established the ideal foundation garments. Visible lines or (quelle horreur!) peaking bra straps decimate chic. Deborah Lewthwaite of The Fitting Room […]
Metal Detector
Precious metals are having their moment in the sartorial spotlight, with silver, platinum and gold blending together with hues of emerald, red and blue. Metallics transform fashion into a dazzling style statement and it’s not just ‘going out’ clothing that is making its metallic mark, with puffer jackets and sneakers emulating the latest […]
Merivale’s Denim Heaven: Death by Denim
Denizens of Merivale will be excited to hear that Death by Denim is opening its second Christchurch store in the Quinns building on Papanui Road. Owners Kirsty and Scott Malcolm, along with new store manager Mandy Rowe, are thrilled to open the lifestyle boutique in mid-October. Kirsty says their philosophy of old school […]
Flag the fashion rules: Zebrano
“Wear something that makes your heart sing,” Zebrano’s Christchurch Manager Michelle Carter says. Her advice for Cup Day is to dress confident and brave, feel proud and get creative. With Zebrano’s edgy and directional fashion, there are no rules – instead resisting to conform to any particular fashion. The range is unbelievable, in […]
Frill-seeker
When it comes to the latest trend, this one is all about stepping out of the sartorial box and being a frill-seeker, in all the right ways. While frills and ruffles are not new by any stretch of the imagination, having made their fashionable appearance since the 16th century, this seasonal style staple is […]
Return To Retro
If you’re a fashion follower, you will know that as ephemeral as trends are, they have a way of coming back. The next season’s fashion trends are heavily influenced by the styles of the past, right back to the seventies. You don’t need to have lived through this era to know that this was a […]
The bigger, the better: Baggy style is back!
Forget skinny jeans, bodycon dresses and slim-fit shirts: baggy style is back! Oversized clothes allow movement and are extremely comfy, but they can also be a little intimidating if you’re unsure about what to wear with them. Here’s how to let loose this season with spring’s trend, which is quite literally, big! Firstly, don’t […]
