Step up for sustainability
Kathryn Wilson is putting her best foot forward, adorned with a new eco-friendly offering aimed to create a kinder footprint thanks to her eponymous footwear brand. Arriving in store this month, her KIND collection has had a lot of thought put into it, so you can purchase carefree. Congratulations on the latest collection! […]
Functional Fashion
High performing clothing you’ll look good in should be a non-negotiable in your winter wardrobe, with items that can take you from activity to après with ease. Metropol has rounded up some cool-weather inspiration. Far from basic base layers. Icebreaker Women’s Motion Seamless […]
Tailored to perfection: MVR Tailoring
There’s a new pairing in Canterbury and their mutual love for detail and implementing a client’s vision to perfection is what saw the two joining forces. Tailor Mark van Roosmalen or MvR Tailoring and artisan shoemaker Louise Ayling of LA Shoemaker are masters of their respective crafts. Louise honed her craft training and […]
Exquisite new season edit: Mikko Shoes
As the leaves begin to fall around our beautiful city, Mikko Shoes presents an exciting collection of quality European footwear and handbags for the cool weather to come. To give us some wintry wardrobe inspiration, we spoke with Mikko’s founder, Michaela Longstaff, about what key pieces we can expect in store this season. […]
Best dressed guest
With few recent occasions to dress up for, weddings are the perfect events to whip out your glad rags. Here is Metropol’s style inspiration for the upcoming season.
Fancy footwear for fall: Rangiora Shoe Lines
It’s a sizzling summer at Rangiora Shoe Lines as customers up and down the country (yes, both South and North Islands) are snapping up sandals, shoes and sneakers in the end-of-season sale. But that’s not all that’s happening at the “best little independent shoe store in North Canterbury” – owner Rebecca Barker has had a […]
summer simplicity: ECCO Shoes
A simple, minimalist shoe is not only chic and on trend, but when lightweight and soft also makes the perfect summer travel companion for those day and overnight adventures. The Ecco Shoes Simpil II women’s collection features sleek silhouettes in a range of styles, soft leathers and a choice of playful colours or […]
Shoes and so much more: Rangiora Shoe Lines
When Rebecca Barker became proprietor of Rangiora Shoe Lines in June, she was thrilled to be taking on a respected business with a long and loyal clientele. The iconic shoe store is an independent business that’s been in the heart of Rangiora’s shopping precinct for over five decades, with previous owners Jill and […]
You need therapy! Shoe Therapy
Having a bad day? Sometimes all you need is a little therapy. Retail therapy, that is. Lovers of gorgeous shoes and fabulous accessories make your way to Shoe Therapy in Kaiapoi and resident fashion stylist and owner Debbie Reeves will help soothe your wardrobe woes. The style superstar’s latest additions to her carefully hand […]
Sophisticated style afoot: Mikko Shoes
Mikko Shoes’ new season collection is an enchanting offering of energising colourways and sophisticated shapes providing ample inspiration for the warmer months ahead. Metropol spoke with founder and buyer, Michaela, about this season’s trends and the Mikko difference. BEFORE WE DIVE INTO THE SS20 TRENDS, TELL US A LITTLE BIT ABOUT MIKKO AND […]