Your perfect matcha
If you have seen people walking out of the coffee shop with a green-coloured drink, or heard those around you talk about switching their morning coffee for matcha, you’re not alone. When Gwyneth Paltrow took to Instagram to rave about her matcha latte at a New York City coffee shop in 2015, the […]
Tweed trending
BY NINA TUCKER Tweed was popular in the farming industries across Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and England, and quickly adopted by the royal family. The durability and warmth of the textile originally served a purpose for farmers in harsh weather, before becoming an infamous material on haute couture runways since Chanel’s debut tweed collection […]
A gorgeous stack
Books are an interior designer’s secret weapon, filling in the gaps on coffee, dining, and bedside tables. Kitchen nooks, entertainment units, and shelving can all become homes to them too. Utilise neutral books in spaces you don’t want to overdo and keep the fun covers for homier, cosy areas. Recent trends have spiked […]
Luxurious top performers
The Land Rover Defender is a name synonymous with off-road capability, exploration and adventure. Metropol managing director Murray Dempsey, who already drives a Defender, took the opportunity to check out the latest models. The latest interpretation of the Land Rover Defender is as sophisticated in its technology as it is comfortable on the […]
Feast and celebrate
Traditional Māori cuisine plays an important role in some Matariki celebrations, and there are many tasty meal options to create such a feast. Authentic, warming, and encouraging joyful times, these dishes blend seamlessly with the feeling of winter. Hāngī The traditional hāngī uniquely infuses flavours. An authentic Māori culinary experience, a hāngī is […]
Suit Up
Long and linear, baggy or oversized, form-fitting, three-piece or separates, there are a myriad of ways to wear a suit. The best descriptor is elegant and empowering. Curated by Nina Tucker. The suit represents an historic change for womenswear thanks to Coco Chanel, a movement into power dressing. These ‘androgynous chic’ looks are […]
The life of Dai Henwood
Kiwi comedian Dai Henwood has spent the last three years living “in the now” after his devastating stage 4 bowel cancer diagnosis. Metropol Editor Lynda Papesch caught up with him recently to talk about his past, present, and “futile” future. Life goes on, one day at a time for Dai, with good moments […]
Is collagen the road to younger skin?
Jennifer Aniston and Kate Hudson swear by collagen, and have done so for years. While no stranger to dermatologists, estheticians and beauty experts worldwide, the recent hype around collagen has truly put it on our radars. In 2023, the global collagen market was estimated to be worth US$5.1 billion. That figure is set […]
From startup to success, Monique Kaminski
Jeuneora skincare and supplement company founder Monique Kaminski navigated her startup to provide solutions and cultivate a community. Looking back on a now multi-million dollar company is nostalgic, the Christchurch businesswoman tells Metropol Deputy Editor Nina Tucker. Monique is her own boss. She has the freedom to set her course, driving decisions that […]
Towel treats
Trade itchy and irritable for gentle and luxurious. Those moments spent wrapped up in a lush, warm hotel towel don’t just feel great because you’re on holiday. It is because hotel-use towels are made with a higher fibre count, so they absorb water far quicker and are soft on the skin. A quality […]
