Treasure trove of beauty: Dalethorpe House

Dalethorpe House is a must-see for anyone who enjoys a short drive to the country. Located in Darfield’s oldest historic building, Dalethorpe House, formerly known as Darfield Gift Gallery, is a treasure trove of quality clothing, homeware and gifts.       For those who never forsake quality over quantity, Dalethorpe House is sure to […]

Hanmer’s shopping event: Hanmer Springs Fete

Hanmer Springs Fête is set to be North Canterbury’s newest and finest shopping event, so start planning your girl’s trip now!     Enjoy the stunning historic Queen Mary Hospital grounds as you peruse more than 130 carefully curated stalls from across New Zealand. Get your Christmas shopping sorted with this incredible range of creators […]

Fashionable treasure trove: Fashionworks

Fresh spring and summer styles await at Hanmer Springs’ Fashionworks, your go-to designer label treasure trove for womenswear, footwear, accessories and more. With Cup Day around the corner, we’re sure you’ll find your perfect outfit for race day amongst the racks at Fashionworks, where a range of high-quality womenswear resides. With stylish blazers, blouses, tank […]

The ‘sole’ of summer: ECCO Shoes

Whether strolling along the beach, exploring foreign cities, punting at the races or going out for late, alfresco dinners – everyone craves sleek, minimalist style at their feet and soft, comfortable soles in the heat of summer.     In addition to delivering lightweight, modern comfort, a new collection of ECCO FLUIDFORM™ sandals with a […]

Are you the Best Dressed?: Q&A with Jackie O’Fee

The whispers of Cup and Show Week are starting to be heard around town, so Metropol caught up with Jackie O’Fee of Signature Style and six-time judge for Addington Raceway’s Fashion Competition to get her take on how to prepare for this year.       Signature Style is your company/brand. What do you do […]

Heart of the city: The Crossing

Feel the pulse of the heart of the city at The Crossing, where energy and spirits are sky high. This destination shopping hub within the CBD realises what we dreamed of for our reborn city. “The vibe is great, you get the sensation of shopping in Sydney or Melbourne, wandering the al fresco lanes where […]

Wardrobe staples for Cup Week: Country Lane

Rangiora’s iconic women’s fashion store Country Lane has been showcasing New Zealand and international fashion labels for almost 30 years, bringing you timeless wardrobe staples alongside some of the latest trends.     If you’re off to the races this Cup and Show Week, or you’re heading to a wedding, you need to see the […]

A bold new look

New Zealand Cup and Show Week is an iconic event that has been loved by the public since its beginnings in the late 90s. Fashion lovers have the opportunity to celebrate in style and showcase all of the latest trends. This year the springtime festival has had a revamp, with the Bloom campaign created to […]

7 Show Stoppers: Rangiora Shoelines

Get your spring shoe selection up to date with the unique and exciting new footwear at Rangiora Shoelines. We’re head over heels for these seven spectacular styles.       Fresh springtime styles in a delightful palette of colours are coming in hot off the runway and straight onto the shelves at Shoelines, 162 High […]

Silhouettes of spring

Jumpsuits and dresses might just be the seasonal style strategy as the temperatures increase and we seek to maximise daylight hours. After all, who has time to plan an outfit every day anyway?     Fast, efficient and trans-seasonal, jumpsuits and dresses can do it all. A simple black dress or jumpsuit can easily be […]