Accessibility in action
Grace Stratton is the voice of physically challenged individuals who struggle with online clothes shopping and now she’s seeking to encourage a more diverse fashion industry, proving that disability can, and should, be a part of mainstream fashion culture. Grace is a fashion enthusiast, law student, a 2017 Young New Zealander of the […]
In the trenches
Trench coats have lasted the decades, so how are they being reimagined this year? The trench coat marches through the eras – a staple as much intrenched in our wardrobes as the little black dress. Ever since the Hollywood styles of Marleen Deitrich, it’s been the cover up with the allure – the trademark […]
Making the Sartorial Cut
As we head into a new season, many of us jump at the opportunity to add to our seasonal clothing collection, but it seems in 2019 we’re increasingly doing the opposite and it may be just the answer to curb spontaneous shopping sprees and put more emphasis on quality not quantity. Marie Kondo’s groundbreaking […]
A Talent for Tailoring: The Gentleman’s Tailoress
We are a tribe, us clothes people, with our passion for design, feel for textiles and eagle eye for detail. Our clothes have to fit, and fit perfectly, or they simply won’t do. Thankfully, our local High Priestess of the tape measure, Megan Wolfrey, has established her own men’s and women’s garment alteration service […]
Adding Fun to Fashion: Working Style
A new collection is arriving at Working Style, featuring strong textures matched with beautiful colourways: chocolates, green and plums, to complement those core colours of blue and grey. “They’re really easy colours to wear – not fussy, but interesting,” Creative Director Karl Clausen says. “This season everything is a little softer, more understated. […]
Check it out!
Checks are still hot property in our wardrobes! They are a geometrically gorgeous fashion feature that’s having a long run on the catwalks. Whether it’s retro, timeless, wild ‘n’ crazy – it’s hip to be square. Black and white checks are a 90s comeback that’s either cute or classic depending on how […]
Embrace Autumn in Merivale
At the heart of the desirable Merivale shopping precinct, you will find the iconic destination store Corso Merivale. The exquisite boutique is characterised by notable brands not found elsewhere in Christchurch and it is their goal to ensure that Corso Merivale sets itself apart in quality, selection and service. As we head into autumn […]
Honeymoon Must-haves
The curtain may have fallen on the big day, but we’ve never needed an excuse to keep the style party going before and the big day is no different. The honeymoon represents the ultimate opportunity to introduce some chic newbies to our wardrobes and we couldn’t let the opportunity go by without making a […]
Local Lad’s International Success
Portfolio Model Agency’s Jordan Barron has a whirlwind international career. However, the down to earth 25-year-old with the striking looks still calls Christchurch home. Originally from Cambridgeshire UK, he moved here when he was 12. After finishing St Andrews College, Jordan was discovered by a modelling agency at Merivale’s Aikmans Bar. And next minute he […]
Silver/grey is the new black: V For Hair & Beauty
Going grey gracefully and letting yourself go… there is an enormous difference! In fact, according to Master Stylist Vicki Ogden-O’Fee from V For Hair & Beauty Merivale as seen on TV, you don’t have to be on the far side of 65 to be a ‘silver siren’! Getting tired of the time and […]
