Betting on style
Cup Week fashion is a chance to dress to impress. Whether that is paying homage to the traditions of the track with a dark hued suit, embracing patterned shirts and blazers, or diverging from those time-honoured two-pieces with light-coloured chinos and linen shirts. […]
Wearing a winner
Dressing for the races is almost as much fun as the day itself; an opportunity to pamper yourself and plan an outfit unlike any other day of the year. From colour blocked pinks and reds, to whimsical florals and old faithful, sleek black – here’s what’s catching our eyes for spring racing 2020. […]
Bold colours a Cup Week winner: Wink Shoe Store
“Start with the shoes, and work upwards.” This is Cup Week fashion advice from Lenore Farrelly of Wink Shoe Store when falling in love with a show-pony pair. The boutique shoe store is gorgeous, with local-designed clothing and accessories to complement the unique range of footwear. “Colourful as a candy shop,” is how […]
A tailoring pur-suit: The Gentleman’s Tailoress
Detail is king when dressed for best on race day. A dashing outfit wins – when it fits the wearer superbly.. No one in Christchurch does what Megan Wolfery does. She holds the title of the only true men’s tailoress in town, with the expertise of 35 years, befitting of the finest Italian […]
Winning days each way: Addington Raceway
The thrill of sport, glamour of fashion, fun of socialising and luxury of hospitality come together for a day at the races. And this extraordinary Cup Week, Addington Raceway has two excitement-filled race days to look forward to. Tickets are selling fast – and some areas are sold out for both the IRT NZ […]
Racewear style picks: The Crossing
The Crossing is the heart of fashion, beauty and retail in the Christchurch CBD, so Metropol asked those in the know what their style picks are for nailing Cup Week looks – and beyond. “My pick for spring is anything from our Lucy floral print – they are perfect for all events […]
Trackside glamour in Hanmer: Fashion Works Hanmer
Very bright and very pretty. This will be the winning look for Cup Week, and is the exciting spring vibe when stepping into FashionWorks. A day in Hanmer Springs is pure inspiration when creating a top-to-toe outfit of designer creations and accessories. Stand out from the crowd on race day with beautiful pieces […]
A twist on Cup Day catering: Maroma Creative Limited
Maroma Creative Limited has sumptuous ideas for Cup Week, for all styles of celebratory feasts. \Mother and daughter team, Sally and Kate, create magic in their kitchen with a pinch of “kaos” (how they describe their fun and exuberant approach). The Twisted ladies specialise in creating bespoke cakes, delicious grazing platters and individualised catering […]
The place to party: The Elmwood
As the horses are gearing up to race down the tracks at the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups, so, too, are the team at The Elmwood Trading Company gearing up for the grand gallop to Christmas. Melbourne Cup Day will see a frenzy of activities happening, with everything from sweepstakes, a full TAB facility, prizes […]
From the Editor: 15 October 2020
And just like that, we’re halfway through October. Which in Canterbury can only mean one thing: Cup Week is right around the corner. While this extraordinary year’s festivities will look different, sans A&P Show and with pandemic-induced capacity reductions – there is no denying we could all use some celebrations to look forward to. […]
