Style: March 01, 2018

STYLE | fashion 55
FASHION NEWS
Words Kate Preece
WELCOME TO
CHRISTCHURCH
We love it when fashion stores
descend on Canterbury – and there’s
been quite the flurry recently.
Kartel has branched out from its
Twizel store to now also be serving
up urban cool wares at The Colombo.
Expect neutral sophistication from
Amaya, the edgy versatility of Minx,
striking simplicity of Stitch Ministry
and colourful signature pieces from
Augustine.
Over in Merivale, newcomer
Fix Fashion has left Wellington
for greener plains, making very
fashionable waves at 121 Papanui
Road. Under new ownership, it’s a
hangout for White Chalk, Trelise
Cooper, Mooi bags, and more of the
super on-trend brands we love.
On the horizon, and worth the
wait, is Mikko Shoes, which intends
to add Christchurch to its list of six
North Island stores. The January
announcement has been met with
much excitement, with it meaning
more of the likes of Hispanitas, Hogl,
Saben, well within our reach, at 143
Victoria Street. Now, we just need to
wait for the ribbon cutting.
NEED TO KNOW:
INGRID STARNES
If you haven’t heard of Ingrid
Starnes, you’re missing out. The
Kiwi label has being doing its thing
– very well – since 2009, with all
garments designed and made here.
Known for its signature prints,
custom colourways and quality,
you know you’re on to a good
thing when you find it so very hard
to whittle down the highlights
from the latest collection.
Autumn 2019, dubbed
Melodious Melancholy, draws
inspiration from Shakepeare’s
Ophelia, and, in turn, delivers on
modern romanticism. The bottom
line is that the colours, shapes and
styles work together to produce
outfits that will have you holding
your head high whether it’s killer
corporate or kicking-it casual.
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