Hair today gone tomorrow
Perhaps you’re ready to embrace winter with a ‘cool’ new palette or you’re yearning for some warmth – either way, we think any excuse for an update is a good one! We’ve pulled together some head-turners just for you. 1. Ice Ice Baby: Already blonde? Why not embrace winter and change things up […]
Newest design talent hits stores
Wardrobes are, for many of us, in a constant state of evolution. Thankfully new talent is always on hand to satiate the need for the seasonal metamorphosis as we seek to renew, refresh and restore our sartorial stock. Millie Pux-Askew is one of the country’s prodigious design talents and, with her new 11-piece […]
Winter shoe style: Style Footwear Ashburton
From slippers to snow boots, the shelves are groaning with gorgeous footwear at Style Footwear Ashburton. The team – Melissa, Brian and Trudy – are thrilled with the winter range and hope customers will be too. Strong again this season is ankle boots – there are a few long boots in the range […]
White Out
As we head into the cooler months, we start to crave black, brown, navy, mustard and burgundy. And, as soon as we make it through the seasonal divide, we seek to cleanse the palate with pretty pastels – adding the soft sartorial shades of yellow, green, pink and blue to our wardrobes. But […]
A fringe affair
Bangs are proving they’re not prepared to remain on the fringe of fashion this year, as we see our fave celebs get the cut. Fringes make a bold statement and while they’re pretty darn easy to get wrong, they can be beautifully transformative when done right. Effortlessly cool and always eye-catching, there’s almost […]
Stepping Up: Mikko Shoes
NZ family-owned and operated Mikko Shoes has finally opened the doors to its first South Island store; a beautiful boutique in central Christchurch. Founder and buyer Michaela Longstaff established Mikko in 2013, after noticing a gap in the market for fabulous footwear that didn’t compromise on comfort. Making it her mission to source […]
The coat that says it all: Zebrano
There’s much to be said for the winter coat. This is the one garment none of us can do without. Not only does it provide that much needed top layer to ward off the chill, but it is the first thing people see when you walk down a street or enter a room. In many […]
The heart of sustainability
We’ve been experiencing a shift in how we approach fashion globally, as we eschew fast fashion and seek ethics and sustainability in our attire. Metropol catches up with one of the country’s leaders in this space – Kowtow’s Gosia Piatek. Your story of fleeing Poland at the reach of the Soviet Union in […]
Patch-up job
The word ‘patchwork’ conjures up visions of homemade quilts and cushions used from unwanted fabrics, usually passed on from grandma who had lovingly spent hours sewing the pieces together. It certainly isn’t something you’d associate with fashion, but at last September’s New York Fashion Week, an abundance of designers took patchwork clothes and elevated […]
Love the skin you’re in: Hair Art & Beauty
H&B is now offering Medical Dermal Needling in salon today. Dermal needling serves two main functions; firstly, it stimulates epidermal growth to provide stronger and healthier skin; secondly, it stimulates the production of collagen, making skin tighter and firmer. Dermal needling uses a specialised instrument that contains incredibly fine medical needles to create […]
