A palatable autumn

The leaves are almost turning, and we are absolutely falling (get it?) for a new autumnal colour palette destined straight for our wardrobes.     Classic shades of orange and emerald green are coming through in new collections from designers around the world, but it is bright shades of yellow which seems to be the […]

It’s in the bag

A bag in the summertime has its work cut out for it. It needs to be versatile to transition from work to play, from formal to beachside lounging. Yet it also needs to be timeless enough to suit more sustainably minded times. In a time where people may be examining extravagant purchases, more attention is […]

Deadly Ponies

A killer enterprise: Q&A with Liam Bowden

Liam Bowden has a killer instinct for hand bag design. The Founder and Creative Director of Deadly Ponies is the name behind some of New Zealand’s most covetable creations – handbags which are stylish, functional, expensive, but built to last. Metropol talks to Liam about taking a small market stall and creating a killer enterprise. […]