A woman of many hats: Q&A with Angela Stone
Angela Stone was just 14 when she started her modelling career, working with top retailers and international brands across Sydney, Melbourne, Milan and London and, at just 21, opened the doors of Portfolio Model Agency here in Christchurch, before starting her own styling business, Angela Stone Consulting Ltd seven years later. Today stylist, […]
King of his Castle: a fashionable Q&A with WORLD Director Benny Castles
He started as a retail assistant, but Benny Castles has worked his way up to the upper echelons of fashion royalty, making his name as the king of colour, with a personal style that is as vibrant and worldly as the brand which he is now a director of. Fresh from a whirlwind […]
Earn your stripes: exploring a fashion staple
The concept of ‘earning your stripes’ has its foundations in the military chain of command and, although it refers to hard work and accumulated experience, we wholeheartedly believe you can earn your stripes by adopting a stylish striped selection. A staple of both wardrobes and fashion collections the world over, stripes seem to […]
A beautifully curated collection: Ruby Six is Amberley’s gem of a store
There’s a new catch phrase that has made it into the local lexicon – lifestyle store – and that’s exactly where Ruby Six owner, Jenni Dobbie, believes the beautiful Amberley store sits. “I feel the term ‘lifestyle store’ captures our ethos at Ruby Six,” she says. The carefully curated product ranges include stylish, […]
Autumnal edge: diving into the deep red tones of fashion
Though it’s more commonly known as autumn on this side of the world, the fact this season’s moniker is known to some as fall is a fashionable little irony, as we’re falling for this shade in all its seasonal glory. Whether you think of it as plum, burgundy, deep red, maroon, wine or […]
Head turning wigs: Georgies Wig Shop delights their varied customer base
The Christchurch branch of Georgies Wig Shop has just celebrated its first birthday. There are many reasons people require wigs such as chemotherapy, alopecia, hair loss, or transgender people who want to look their best. “As well as hundreds of wigs, we stock a range of turbans, headbands and alternative headwear which gives […]
Twin treasures: the fashion delights to be found at Fendalton’s Fredrick Ashley and Little Freds
Twin stores Fredrick Ashley and Little Freds at Fendalton Mall are bursting with treasures for you to discover. Winter 2018 in both stores indulges with the richness of wool, velvet and faux fur in coats, knits, ponchos and wraps. Uncover luxurious winter cocktail and wedding dressing, sport luxe, work and snuggly Sundays, in […]
Sneak’er peek: exploring the fashion trend that’s easy on the eyes and the feet
For the longest of times, the handbag was the essential status symbol, but it looks as though the new ‘it’ accessory has shifted the focus to our feet. Encapsulating street style – both in the literal and figurative sense of the expression – sneakers are trending in a very big way. We’re seeing […]
Colourful collections inspire: we look at the beautiful jewellery on offer from Petersens Jewellers at Bush Inn
Having an array of beautiful jewellery to choose from is a joy and, for Petersens Jewellers in the Bush Inn Centre, offering it is a privilege. Synonymous with high quality brands hailing from as far as Germany, Petersens’ clients benefit from the adventurous and trained eye of owner/operator Brent Morrison who handpicks not […]
Honeymoon must haves: five things to sort before your romantic getaway
While we’ve never needed an excuse to keep the style party going long after the curtain has fallen on our big day, the honeymoon presents such a significant opportunity to introduce some chic newbies to our wardrobes that we couldn’t let the opportunity go by without making a fashionable fuss. If your wedding […]
