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FEBRUARY 2<strong>01</strong>9<br />
FASHION<br />
LUXE LOOKS<br />
TO COVET<br />
INTERIOR<br />
EXCELLENCE<br />
AT HOME WITH<br />
GLOBAL GREATNESS<br />
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HUNTING IN<br />
WAIPARA<br />
FEBRUARY 2<strong>01</strong>9
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REGULARS<br />
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14 SAVE THE DATE<br />
93 SEE BE SEEN<br />
A Snapshot Of The<br />
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Lives Most<br />
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How To Maxmise Your<br />
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26 LUXE LIVING<br />
Five Luxurious Items<br />
29 HOUSE FEATURE<br />
It’s What’s Inside That<br />
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39 ARCHITECTURE<br />
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Outdoor Water Sense<br />
46 LANDSCAPING<br />
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sat behind desks all day. Ella James spoke to bridal-designerto-the-stars,<br />
Trish Peng, who splits her time between<br />
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much memorabilia he had to buy a pub to showcase it; and<br />
a family of biologists whose thirst for intrepid journeys and<br />
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We also step inside a home that’s garnered international<br />
attention due to its interior design. Gaynor Stanley speaks<br />
with the homeowners about living in this well-executed<br />
space, and how design and practicality really play out.<br />
Our fashion team spent a day at Hotel Montreal, where<br />
Jessica Amor styled models in garments that ooze luxury –<br />
be it through texture, colour or pricetag.<br />
Luxury, it’s a state we all wish to be in. We hope you enjoy<br />
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DISCOVER<br />
Have you jumped on the gin bandwagon yet?<br />
Christchurch has. While you can’t go wrong with<br />
the 181 types of gin at Whet Drinking Room (151<br />
Cambridge Tce), there’s now Gin Gin (92 Victoria St)<br />
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For healthy baking options, Hill Street Wholefoods<br />
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Boliwood Indian Restaurant has joined the ranks at Five<br />
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EXPERIENCE<br />
At Ferrymead Heritage Park, Nostalgia Festival<br />
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an incredible array of local food (Empire Chicken,<br />
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performances by the Free Theatre.<br />
Fashionistas will already be planning their Dunedin<br />
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For umbrella lovers, the BLUNT x Flox collab will<br />
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New to the southern hemisphere, Coastal Co<br />
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Life’s a beach, right?<br />
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Need a sugar fix? With four candy mixes sourced<br />
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Queenstown, for a converted Italian auto rickshaw,<br />
setting up shop downtown soon.<br />
Shopping can be an exhausting experience, but not<br />
so when there’s coffee within reach. The Untouched<br />
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Vegetarians, turn away. In Auckland, Meatstock will<br />
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this rather unique music and food festival on <strong>February</strong><br />
16–17. From international world champion pitmasters to<br />
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NOSTALGIA FESTIVAL<br />
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EAGLES<br />
Forsyth Barr Stadium,<br />
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SPORTS<br />
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World-class hockey with the men’s<br />
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playing a match against Germany.<br />
Nga Puna Wai Sports Hub, Christchurch<br />
16 & 20<br />
BLACKCAPS V BANGLADESH ODI<br />
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16: Hagley Oval, Christchurch<br />
20: University Oval, Dunedin<br />
17 & 23<br />
3X3 BASKETBALL QUEST TOUR<br />
Streetball brings the skills of 5-aside<br />
basketball outdoors in a fast-paced<br />
format. A new game every 15 minutes on<br />
eight courts.<br />
17: The Octagon, Dunedin<br />
23: Hagley Park Netball Courts,<br />
Christchurch<br />
MARCH 2<br />
HEINEKEN URBAN POLO<br />
Three adrenaline-filled 30-minute polo<br />
games, live music from hottest DJs, plus<br />
on and off field entertainment.<br />
Hagley Park North, Christchurch<br />
MARCH 3<br />
CHRISTCHURCH MOTORWAY HALF<br />
MARATHON<br />
This fast-flat course will give you the<br />
opportunity to do one of the fastest halfs<br />
or 10km runs you’ve ever done.<br />
Nga Puna Wai, Christchurch<br />
ARTS<br />
6 & 8<br />
LEGENDARY DIVAS<br />
The award-winning Ali Harper celebrates<br />
iconic songstresses who have left their<br />
mark on music.<br />
6: Lake Wanaka Centre, Wanaka<br />
8: Mosgiel Coronation Hall, Dunedin<br />
10 & 11<br />
MICHELLE A’COURT & JEREMY<br />
ELWOOD ON THE ROAD<br />
This well-known comedic duo have<br />
entertained festival audiences from<br />
Adelaide to Edinburgh.<br />
10: Queenstown Memorial Centre<br />
11: Lake Hawea Community Centre<br />
14 – 17<br />
MADIBA THE MUSICAL<br />
A soul-stirring celebration of the visionary<br />
leader Nelson Mandela.<br />
Isaac Theatre Royal, Christchurch<br />
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EDDIE IZZARD – WUNDERBAR<br />
WORLD TOUR<br />
One of the world’s most respected<br />
comedians, Eddie has performed sell-out<br />
shows at Madison Square Garden, The<br />
Hollywood Bowl and more.<br />
Horncastle Arena, Christchurch<br />
MUSIC & FESTIVALS<br />
17<br />
TWILIGHT GARDEN OPERA<br />
The Shades and guest artist Pascale<br />
Orchard deliver an evening of operatic<br />
classics to iconic popular music and<br />
Pacifica.<br />
Birchwood Garden, Dalefield,<br />
Queenstown<br />
22 – 24<br />
SOUTH ISLAND LANTERN FESTIVAL<br />
Experience Chinese culture as vibrantly<br />
coloured lanterns light up the central city.<br />
The Avon River Precinct, Christchurch<br />
22 – 24<br />
BIOPHILIA FESTIVAL 2<strong>01</strong>9<br />
Expect yoga, mindfulness, AcroYoga,<br />
parkour, live music, art, and a variety<br />
of workshops and talks throughout the<br />
weekend.<br />
Ben Lomond Station, Queenstown<br />
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ELECTRIC AVENUE<br />
A world-class line-up of more than 26<br />
acts from New Zealand and across the<br />
globe deliver 12 hours of festival fun<br />
across three stages.<br />
Hagley Park North, Christchurch<br />
23<br />
KING BEATS 2<strong>01</strong>9<br />
Headlined by The Black Seeds, funds<br />
raised by this non-profitable festival will<br />
fund local children’s charities and schools.<br />
Kingston, Queenstown<br />
24 & 26<br />
THE HOLLIES<br />
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26: Dunedin Town Hall
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Happy 2<strong>01</strong>9!<br />
I’ve learnt that most people fit into<br />
one of two camps when it comes to<br />
acknowledging a New Year and the<br />
concept of setting New Year’s resolutions.<br />
They either embrace them and jump<br />
in with the zeal of someone slightly<br />
demented (I’m probably in that camp) or<br />
they side-line the opportunity, comfortable<br />
in the belief that the year will be what<br />
it will be and that no amount of forced<br />
change, good intent or actions can be<br />
carried out for 12 whole months on a<br />
wish alone.<br />
In fact, an American survey conducted in 2<strong>01</strong>8<br />
found that up to 32% of people don’t set any<br />
form of resolution at all, seeing little value in<br />
the process and no likelihood of an outcome.<br />
I’ve never been able to see things through the<br />
lens of ‘relax, breathe, then wait and see’, but I’m<br />
aware that for some individuals this is a positive<br />
choice. In business, however, this approach<br />
could see you falter. Things change, markets<br />
move either up or down, client expectations<br />
grow, technology progresses and expectations<br />
get bigger year on year.<br />
A New Year gives you the chance to really take<br />
stock, to review where you’ve been – I always<br />
do this with someone I trust implicitly – and<br />
then work out where you want to go. You can<br />
consider the challenges, the game-changers,<br />
the small wins and the larger victories. They will<br />
all be there and each of these will provide great<br />
insights as to what comes next. That’s where the<br />
resolutions come in … or, at least, they do for<br />
me. Statistically, the most common resolutions<br />
involve: weight loss (been there) and, let’s<br />
face it, who hasn’t? Eat healthier (another tick),<br />
exercise, read more, make more, save more, it’s<br />
always something more. Bill Gates once said,<br />
“most people overestimate what they can do<br />
in a year and underestimate what they can do<br />
in ten.” This year, personally and in business, I’m<br />
mindful of the word and nature of ‘less’.<br />
As a company, it’s got us focused on some of<br />
the finer aspects of less.<br />
Less paper, less waste, less stress. Which means<br />
more community involvement and more<br />
mindfulness. I’m looking forward to it and I’m<br />
heartened by the fact all of us are aware of the<br />
need to be kinder to ourselves, our community<br />
and our planet. So those are some of my<br />
resolutions. I couldn’t go into 2<strong>01</strong>9 without<br />
some of the old favourites as well (which I’ll<br />
keep to myself ) but I will finally give up on<br />
backing a trailer, or worse, the boat!! No amount<br />
of intention will change the fact that I'm terrible!<br />
Whatever school you subscribe to, all the best<br />
for 2<strong>01</strong>9. It will be no surprise that the year will<br />
be whatever you expect it to be!<br />
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STYLE | special feature 17<br />
A LIFE LESS<br />
ORDINARY<br />
Ella James talks to those whose everyday pursuits see them rubbing shoulders with<br />
high-flying celebrities, sporting greats and walruses.
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TRISH PENG<br />
OF TRISH PENG BRIDAL<br />
The run-up to a wedding is a magical whirlwind of love and luxe that many<br />
of us only experience once, but for couture evening and bridal gown designer Trish Peng,<br />
it’s her livelihood. <strong>Style</strong> caught up with the Auckland-born-and-raised designer to find<br />
out exactly what it is that makes her life a little less conventional.<br />
Whilst Trish Peng spends around sixty per cent of her<br />
time in New Zealand at her Auckland showroom,<br />
her incredibly luxe custom designs and the sheer demand<br />
for them worldwide warrants the designer to spend the<br />
remaining months of the year in the ever-glamorous, Los<br />
Angeles where her second showroom is located.<br />
Of course, it wouldn’t be Los Angeles without a<br />
sprinkling of celebrities. Of which Trish has a handful on<br />
her impressive clientele list. Television personality Kristin<br />
Cavallari and actress Brittany Daniel have both called upon<br />
her to create the dress of their dreams. The designer<br />
and Brittany Daniel formed a special friendship during the<br />
process of creating the exquisite custom wedding dress,<br />
with Trish invited to the incredibly opulent wedding. In fact,<br />
Trish is also the recipient of unique gifts as a token of thanks<br />
from over-the-moon brides. One bride even made Peng a<br />
custom 3D model bobble head of herself, which still takes<br />
pride of place on her bedroom table. No two working days<br />
are the same for this wedding dress designer to the stars.<br />
The star-studded experiences aren’t strictly work-related.<br />
The designer has a close group of foodie friends in Los<br />
Angeles, and whenever they dine out, they’re always in<br />
fantastic company. Trish’s favourite West Hollywood bar<br />
E.P. & L.P. is a hot bed of celebrity talent. British supermodel<br />
Jourdan Dunn is often spotted there enjoying a drink with<br />
friends. No big deal. And when it’s time to eat? Trish’s<br />
preference is a Caesar salad at her local restaurant and<br />
wine bar, Marvin. What celebrities dine here I hear you<br />
ask? Oh, just Jessica Alba and Gwyneth Paltrow. Across<br />
the globe, when Trish resides in New Zealand, her top<br />
picks of restaurant and bars are just as enviable. Date night<br />
favourites include Auckland’s Depot as well as the Viaduct’s<br />
most happening new jaunts, Hello Beasty and the sunsoaked<br />
Saint Alice.
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Trish Peng and Brittany Daniel<br />
formed a special friendship during<br />
the process of creating the<br />
exquisite custom wedding dress,<br />
with the designer invited to the<br />
incredibly opulent wedding.<br />
Image: Getty Images<br />
Trish Peng has befriended many a celeb, including Sweet Valley High<br />
actress Brittany Daniel.<br />
Trish is the definition of work hard, play hard. When<br />
the designer isn’t sipping cocktails and rubbing shoulders<br />
with the rich and famous, she’s working in her bridal<br />
showroom, often six days a week. Her Los Angeles<br />
showroom is shared with the famous Panache Bridal<br />
Beverly Hills, ensuring a steady flow of brides-to-be in<br />
search for the most exquisite dress for their big day. For<br />
these customers, nothing less than perfect will suffice.<br />
Naturally, we couldn’t write a piece on a fashion<br />
designer without delving into their predictably sensational<br />
wardrobe. Trish Peng is wardrobe peppered with the<br />
likes of Trelise Cooper and Gucci and a plethora of other<br />
high-end brands,. Trish appreciates Cooper’s knowledge<br />
of a woman’s shape, which enables her to master the cut.<br />
Where Gucci is concerned, it’s the accessories that have<br />
worked their way into both the work wear and casual<br />
wear of this seemingly effortlessly stylish bridal designer.<br />
The classic Gucci belt and velvet handbag are two pieces<br />
of which she’s extremely fond. Her prized possession was<br />
always going to be one of the most sublime nature, and<br />
it comes in the form of a new, custom signet ring from<br />
Naveya and Sloane that she received from her boyfriend<br />
for Christmas. The Auckland-based jeweller engraved the<br />
official Trish Peng symbol on it, making it just as unique as<br />
both her brand and lifestyle.<br />
When taking well-earned vacations, Trish remains<br />
business-conscious – after all, a star-studded lifestyle<br />
doesn’t pay for itself. Even during a New Year’s Eve trip<br />
to Sydney, the designer met with a few future brides.<br />
However, there’s always time for some fun and adrenaline<br />
in this most fanciful lifestyle. Trish can frequently be found<br />
hopping onto a jet ski when beachside. In fact, she pleads<br />
guilty to spending a wedge of her pay cheque on designer<br />
sunglasses, which all too often disappear into the deep<br />
blue when she participates in jet skiing. Though she’s<br />
always prompt to replace them from Gentle Monster, her<br />
favourite brand.<br />
Despite the seemingly endless travel to Los Angeles,<br />
Sydney or elsewhere, Trish’s heart will always belong<br />
in New Zealand. Spending such a large percentage<br />
of the year in Los Angeles and abroad only makes<br />
her appreciate the sheer beauty of New Zealand<br />
whenever she returns. Trish Peng’s life is certainly a<br />
very special one.
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Aaron Russ on a Melanesian expedition.<br />
AARON & NATHAN RUSS<br />
OF HERITAGE EXPEDITIONS<br />
For most of us, work means sitting at a desk, getting minimal use out of our legs,<br />
staring at our busy screens until it’s time to go home.<br />
We’ll take a vacation once or twice a year, always leaving for home totally envious<br />
of resort staff that get to live and work the experience year round, lapping up the<br />
sun and absorbing unlimited pina coladas, we’re certain.<br />
Well, brothers Aaron and Nathan Russ of Heritage Expeditions take combining<br />
business and leisure to an entirely new level.
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Image: Chris Todd<br />
Image: GRiehe<br />
Nathan Russ on a polar region zodiac excursion.<br />
Heritage Expeditions was founded in 1984 by Aaron<br />
and Nathan’s father, Rodney Russ, a keen biologist.<br />
Having worked with many endangered species including the<br />
black robin, Rodney came to the conclusion that instead<br />
of shutting these wilderness areas away from humans, they<br />
should be shared so that visitors can become willing, authentic<br />
ambassadors of these incredible environments and the animals<br />
that inhabit them. And so Heritage Expeditions was born.<br />
Today, Aaron and Nathan run the Christchurch-based<br />
family business that has always been a part of their lives.<br />
Aaron went on his first expedition at the tender age of<br />
five and by the time he turned eight, he was travelling on<br />
voyages more than regularly, spending a great deal of time<br />
on the company vessel. Each voyage sees a group of keen<br />
travellers board an expedition cruise ship to head for one of<br />
the far-flung destinations around the globe that the company<br />
explores. From the Solomon Islands to the Russian Far East or<br />
Antarctica, a quick weekend getaway this is not.<br />
Young elephant seal with king penguins on<br />
Macquarie Island.<br />
These expeditions are luxurious in their own right, just not<br />
in the traditional manner. While the vessels are comfortable<br />
and all amenities are within reach during the long voyages at<br />
sea, the real luxury comes in the form of, as corny as this may<br />
sound, the journey. It’s rather hard to categorise the customer<br />
base of this one-of-a-kind tour company. They’re a diverse<br />
bunch of professionals and retired business people from the<br />
world over who quite possibly, after decades of abundant<br />
wealth, have come to the conclusion that luxury isn’t an<br />
object, such as a set of golf clubs or designer bag, it’s an<br />
experience. Expedition leader and zoologist Aaron surmises<br />
the expeditions as boarding a boat with 50 new best friends.<br />
Together, they’ll witness things that most will only ever<br />
dream of. Alien landscapes, polar bears, whales, rare birds<br />
and penguins all delight the eyes. With no strict schedule,<br />
adventure calls. Hiking and kayaking are the best ways to<br />
get up close and personal with the surroundings, and it’s<br />
greatly encouraged.<br />
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Images: ARuss<br />
Top: Passengers experience another way of life on voyages exploring Melanesian culture.<br />
Above: Walrus sit on the ice of Wrangel Island<br />
The busy team are always searching for untapped corners<br />
of the globe, only seen seen by the smallest number of<br />
tourists. They simply won’t settle for anything less than<br />
spectacular for their intimate tours that only a handful of<br />
people are lucky enough to experience. In some instances,<br />
they transport travellers to special destinations that fewer<br />
than 200 people visit annually. Compared even to the 800<br />
people who attempt to climb Mount Everest each year, these<br />
numbers are emotively small.<br />
We really do mean it when we say ‘unique’ destinations.<br />
Aaron recalls a past trip where Heritage Expeditions’<br />
passengers were actually the first tourists to arrive on a<br />
remote island. The crew had to explain to the chief of the<br />
tribe what a tourist was, and why exactly the tourists had<br />
travelled to see their island. The idea of people travelling to<br />
witness the nature and beauty that the island had to offer<br />
was a foreign concept that took quite some illustrating.<br />
After some successful conversing, the vessel set back to an<br />
inhabited island, where they would later receive news that<br />
they had been invited to return and explore the island. Other<br />
trips see guests living, dressing and dancing just as the tribe<br />
do; authenticity at its most sublime. With a new Indonesian<br />
Voyage focusing on some of the most diverse coral on the<br />
globe in sight, more rare opportunities await.<br />
Looking for a downside to this lifestyle isn’t easily done.<br />
Given that a rather large percentage of Aaron and Nathan’s<br />
time is spent at sea, you’d have to wonder if perhaps it was<br />
a struggle to incorporate family life. And while Aaron admits<br />
that he’s reduced his time away due to having two young<br />
children, he still spends around four months of the year at<br />
sea. However, time onboard doesn’t always mean time spent<br />
away from family. Before Christmas, his children experienced<br />
their first expedition. The young ones were treated to a<br />
Fiordland voyage; the first of many sensational experiences<br />
that their own father enjoyed from a similar age. The balance<br />
of land and sea has been mastered it would seem.<br />
Undeniably this is an incredible job that requires huge<br />
amounts of work, knowledge and planning (voyages for 2021<br />
are already in the pipeline), but for both Aaron and Nathan,<br />
the pros outnumber the cons a hundred times over. In fact,<br />
according to Aaron, the only con is that life is too short to<br />
thoroughly explore the whole planet.
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Image: Getty Images<br />
Gary Lawson after a win at the National Bowling Championships Men’s Fours in 2004.<br />
GARY LAWSON<br />
COLLECTOR & PROFESSIONAL<br />
LAWN BOWLER<br />
It’s been almost a decade since legendary lawn bowler Gary Lawson has represented<br />
New Zealand in the sport that he dominates so effortlessly. Now, having been picked for<br />
the squad once more, Lawson has his eyes on the prize; the 2020 World Championships<br />
on the Gold Coast. No stranger to cleaning up on the domestic circuit, he has 13<br />
national titles under his belt, but these aren’t the only things he collects.
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Gary’s impressive collection includes silks from jockey Michelle Payne (the first female to win the Melbourne Cup), a rugby jersey signed by<br />
Richie McCaw, and a tennis ball that sports Rafael Nadal’s autograph.<br />
An avid collector of all things sports, Lawson has built up<br />
quite the collection of memorabilia. So much so, Gary,<br />
along with two close friends, purchased a Riccarton-based<br />
pub called The Horse and Jockey just to showcase this most<br />
enviable collection.<br />
When Lawson’s not busy dominating on the lawn, you’ll<br />
find him in the pub keeping a close eye on his prized<br />
possessions while watching all of the current racing action.<br />
With shares in several race horses, including five-year old<br />
bay mare Where Are You, trained by Shaune Ritchie, you<br />
can guarantee that his collection of racing memorabilia is<br />
only set to grow. Time to invest in a second pub, perhaps?<br />
So, if you’re ready for the long, impressive list of Gary’s<br />
collection, I’ll begin.<br />
Even if you’re not well versed on the horse racing<br />
industry, you’ll likely remember hearing the name Michelle<br />
Payne. Yes, the first female jockey to ever win the<br />
Melbourne Cup when she rode Prince of Penzance to<br />
victory in 2<strong>01</strong>5. Over the span of her career, of which she’s<br />
had 756 wins and counting, Payne has amassed $27,255,623<br />
of prize money. So, while the female jockey is hardly<br />
strapped for cash, it’s not often you’ll find a set of her silks<br />
up for grabs. The film Ride Like A Girl, based on Payne’s<br />
historic Melbourne Cup win, is also set to be released<br />
this year, predicting that those already reputable silks will<br />
become more fought after still.<br />
Lawson’s link to the Melbourne Cup doesn’t stop with<br />
Payne. Gary is also the proud owner of signed Jim Cassidy<br />
colours from 1983, when the loveable rogue of a jockey<br />
won the Melbourne Cup riding a horse named Kiwi.<br />
A Dexter Dunn whip is proudly displayed at their pubcum-sporting-museum.<br />
The young harness racer is one of<br />
few to build up an exhilarating 2000 career wins.<br />
Lawson also possesses racing silks and whips from further<br />
notable jockeys including James McDonald, Mark Jones and<br />
João Moreira. As you can imagine, the walls are filling up<br />
rather nicely.<br />
Then, of course, there’s the rugby section. Amongst the<br />
prized goods is a World Cup rugby jersey signed by the<br />
beloved Richie McCaw and Steve Hansen, for neither of<br />
which we need to provide a background. Former All Black<br />
Christian Cullen’s career jersey also sits close by.<br />
Lawson’s modern Merivale home is where you’ll find one<br />
of his most prized possessions from his sporting collection –<br />
a tennis ball signed by the winner of 17 Grand Slam singles<br />
titles and arguably one of the most famous tennis players in<br />
history, Rafael Nadal. This is one tennis ball that he won’t be<br />
throwing for a playful dog anytime soon.<br />
Lawson also managed to get his hands on a vinyl record<br />
and microphone that once belonged to Roger Waters<br />
of Pink Floyd, but we’d better save his music related<br />
collectibles for another time.<br />
Having just been called up to represent the country in<br />
bowls once more, we’re sure that one day his own bowls<br />
will land themselves in the hands of another passionate<br />
collector of all things sporting.
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LUXE LIVING<br />
It’s about to get luxurious in here.<br />
Words Ella James<br />
SEALED WITH A KISS<br />
Surely no make-up collection is complete without a set of 25<br />
of Tom Ford’s most covetable, limited-edition lipsticks? Each<br />
of the shades is named after one of the designer’s friends<br />
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pigments are bound to have you puckering up with every<br />
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IN FULL BLOOM<br />
With Valentine ’s Day in sight, you’ll likely be<br />
picturing a bunch of velvety red roses, but if<br />
you’re looking for a flower that is as rare as it is<br />
expensive, you should probably branch out to a<br />
different species. The Rothschild’s slipper orchid<br />
takes a staggering 15 years to grow and bloom,<br />
and is critically endangered. Grown only in one<br />
of Malaysia’s national parks at an altitude of<br />
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THESE BOOTS WERE<br />
MADE FOR WALKING<br />
You’re sure to kick up a fuss in these<br />
metal-tip toed cowboy boots from<br />
Off-White. The brand’s designer Virgil<br />
Abloh has put his signature Helvetica<br />
typeface stamp on these boots and<br />
the outcome is a western style with a<br />
modern twist. The loop tabs ensure<br />
they can be easily pulled off, although<br />
we’re sure you’ll be stomping around<br />
in them for some time. You really can<br />
walk the walk and talk the talk in these<br />
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This limited-edition porcelain Kutani<br />
Be@rbrick from MediCom has taken<br />
collectables to the next level.<br />
The pop-culture inspiration behind the<br />
range of figurines is partly responsible<br />
for their rapid success. A worldwide<br />
sensation, these figurines are handcrafted<br />
and moulded out of Kutani-yaki (a<br />
Japanese porcelain) without the use<br />
of machinery. Intended as a piece of<br />
collectable art rather than a toy, the<br />
figurine takes approximately four years<br />
to create from start to finish. At just<br />
28cm tall, $5562 seems a rather steep<br />
bill to foot, but, rest assured, they sell like<br />
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This necklace from Bvlgari is<br />
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wouldn’t mind slithering around<br />
your neck. The ‘Serpenti’ necklace<br />
boasts an enviable resumé of 18<br />
carats of white gold and pavé<br />
diamonds aplenty. Naturally, such<br />
a wonderful piece of jewellery<br />
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of $164,900 is little surprise. This<br />
necklace, the sheer definition of<br />
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HEAD-TURNING<br />
INTERIORS<br />
<strong>Style</strong> visits the Prossers’ Christchurch home<br />
to learn what it’s like living in interiors exemplifying the<br />
epitome of global design.<br />
Words Gaynor Stanley<br />
Photography Charlie Rose Creative
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Melissa Prosser says Sheppard & Rout Architects positioned the house superbly for both its Wairarapa Stream outlook and optimal sunshine with<br />
outdoor living areas on both its east and west sides.<br />
This quietly elegant family haven has turned the heads<br />
of some of the world’s most discerning interiors<br />
critics. Lounging gracefully on an Avon stream flowing by<br />
to Mona Vale, the home’s blend of equal parts refinement,<br />
equal parts vibrancy has earned it international plaudits.<br />
Melissa and Mark Prosser moved into the warm and<br />
welcoming home they built two years ago, after working<br />
for about 18 months with interior designer Ben Lewis of<br />
Trenzseater to achieve interiors that were new, exciting<br />
and unexpected. Correspondingly, Ben’s brief was to<br />
create a space that was useable, not precious, and could<br />
easily be lived in by a family. The result was a triumph that<br />
saw the interiors shortlisted for London’s International<br />
Design & Architectural Awards 2<strong>01</strong>8 and the SBID<br />
International Design Awards 2<strong>01</strong>8.<br />
The couple, particularly Melissa, had firm ideas on style<br />
having built two prior homes for themselves and many<br />
more for clients of Mark Prosser Builders. The home<br />
demonstrates an appreciable balance of both designer<br />
wants and client needs. Well, the yin and yang of Melissa<br />
and Ben, that is. “Mark doesn’t factor in at all,” laughs<br />
Melissa. His favourite spot is the garage, home to his<br />
prized Toyota Landcruiser BJ40, back-up beer fridge and<br />
beloved 40th birthday gift, chocolate labrador Mac, so<br />
named for Mark’s initials Mark Alexander Cook.<br />
Their 20-year-old son, Alex, also lives here, as did his<br />
22-year-old sister Jessica until recently (she’s now moved<br />
out to her first home). Alex then took the opportunity<br />
to nab the guest bedroom downstairs. “Not sure why<br />
as both his rooms enjoyed the same view over the<br />
Wairarapa Stream. Maybe to do with coming and going<br />
easier,” muses Melissa.<br />
Working in the family business, Melissa had boundless<br />
inspiration to draw on, from fabulous homes she’d<br />
encountered and admired. “But it was information<br />
overload, I couldn’t see the wood for the trees. I moved<br />
past the point of wanting to do it myself, so that’s why I<br />
got Ben in.
STYLE | home 31<br />
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: Warm tones and textures with a pop of emerald green and a Pietra Grey limestone fireplace feature in the media<br />
room, which includes one of the few gloss pieces Melissa agreed to including – the black lacquer side table to the right; A defining feature of the<br />
home is its lighting – here Venetia Studium gold leaf pendants hang above a Trenzseater parquetry dining table, while black Linden table lamps<br />
by Kelly Wearstler bookend the sideboard; The guest powderroom features Cole & Son flock wallpaper and Jonathan Browning crystal pendants.<br />
Photos supplied by Trenzseater.
STYLE | home 33<br />
“One of the reasons I chose Ben is he likes to push<br />
the boundaries. However, we don’t like modern. We<br />
wanted enduring and classic.”<br />
Ben then had the challenge of delivering a classic<br />
style that was sophisticated yet inventive. The task was<br />
perhaps made easier by virtually every item of furniture<br />
– bar a chaise lounge in the hallway that was Mark’s<br />
grandfather’s and some pieces from Furnishscene (now<br />
Design Supply Co) – being sourced new or especially<br />
made locally by Trenzseater. Their previous home’s<br />
furniture either went to Jessica’s new house or to the<br />
family holiday house in the Marlborough Sounds being<br />
renovated at the time.<br />
“The design was intentionally designed to be<br />
timeless,” says Ben. “We used a neutral colour palette<br />
accented with strong natural browns and blacks as well<br />
as classic camel accents. We also popped various areas<br />
with fresh emerald green to add visual vibrancy.”<br />
Ben’s brief was for a full interior design package that<br />
also included some architectural elements, kitchen and<br />
bathroom design consultation, door hardware, lighting,<br />
flooring, window furnishings, and wallcoverings.<br />
An inspired architectural contribution was his<br />
suggestion of ‘bookmatched’ Neolith Calacatta Gold<br />
marble, from CDK Stone, to meet the Prossers’ wish to<br />
upgrade the gibboard wall in the stairwell specified in<br />
the original Sheppard & Rout plans they’d bought with<br />
the section. This magnificent feature wall – a feat of<br />
engineering – forms the spine of the house and extends<br />
outside to the entrance porch. The softly veined, greytoned<br />
marble recurs in the kitchen and two of the four<br />
bathrooms.<br />
The marble’s lustre is about the extent of the sheen<br />
though. While Ben loves gloss, Melissa restrained its<br />
presence to the occasional black Miyaki sideboard<br />
and side table. “We’re not glossy people,” she says.<br />
Similarly, she curbed his trademark green, which initially<br />
she declared “she was over seeing everywhere”, to a<br />
resplendent dollop of vivid emerald here and there.<br />
“Ben needs to be seen to be evolving and he has<br />
great ideas,” Melissa says. Happy to consider them all,<br />
Ben, in turn, gladly accepted her just saying “yes” or<br />
“no” to his suggestions.<br />
Melissa’s affectionate touch is evident in every<br />
room, but her favourite feature of the 424m² home<br />
on its 1954m² rear section, is its privacy from the road<br />
and the huge amount of space. The Prossers also<br />
negotiated to buy the section in front to build and<br />
sell a single-storey home that protects their secluded<br />
aspect. “We love it. It’s just perfect. We come from the<br />
country and like our space.”<br />
Not that the home feels cavernous. Despite being<br />
spacious and contemporary, that palpable starkness of<br />
many modern dwellings is absent thanks to the classic<br />
furnishings and natural textures in relatable interiors.<br />
“I like snug,” says Melissa, who also channelled that<br />
architecturally by changing the original plans for a<br />
walk-in pantry and media room into the downstairs<br />
bedroom and plans for an indoor pool into an outdoor<br />
room with a fireplace.
34 STYLE | home<br />
An Antony Gormley from SCAPE Public Art takes pride of place on the media room wall.<br />
Some have queried the lack of a walk-in pantry in such a<br />
prestigious home, but Melissa says this was planned from the outset<br />
of the kitchen she designed with long-time collaborator Richard<br />
Hill of Joinery Scene. She had a massive pantry in her Ohoka<br />
home off the kitchen and “found I was constantly tidying away and<br />
cleaning up after the family”. Here the pantry runs the full width<br />
of the kitchen splashback, hidden behind marble cupboard doors.<br />
Similarly hidden in plain sight are the ovens that blend invisibly<br />
into the end wall of black glass. The kitchen has the largest island<br />
bench Christchurch Corian has ever made at a whopping 4.2m<br />
long by 1.5m wide. Another Melissa specification to get her dream<br />
functional kitchen, was that it be wide enough for two wine fridges<br />
that open to the entertaining area.<br />
Ben says his favourite aspect of this project was collaborating with<br />
the Prossers to ensure all elements of the design and architecture<br />
melded cohesively. “Also pushing the boundaries to offer something<br />
unique and unexpected, such as the combination of parquetry<br />
timber work mixed with banana leaf and seagrass wallpapers<br />
accented with crystal lighting and brushed brass door hardware.”<br />
Oak parquet flooring, dark chocolate American oak timber<br />
joinery, doors and furniture, European rugs and mirrors, flock and<br />
glass wallpapers, fine wools and antiqued leather layer further<br />
natural texture. “We believe it’s the details that offer refinement,<br />
personality, balance, character and luxury,” says Ben.<br />
He certainly nailed the brief for this building duo who may have<br />
laid their final foundation, loving their move to town after decades<br />
living in traditional country homesteads. The Prossers are totally<br />
at home in their contemporary city abode. “For the first time we<br />
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This property occupies an expansive 1149sqm section that's<br />
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In addition to the dining/kitchen level you step down into the<br />
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The outdoors is an oasis of calm and includes tiered entertaining<br />
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STYLE | architecture 39<br />
Image: Richard Dalman<br />
NEW HOTEL<br />
LUXURY<br />
Architect Richard Dalman gives us his definition<br />
of luxury in today’s hotels.<br />
Traditionally, hotels have focussed on quality of service and<br />
product to justify their five star status. By product, I mean the<br />
size of spaces and materials used – cavernous atriums, extravagant<br />
chandeliers and copious amounts of marble and granite equalled<br />
luxury. Also fine dining restaurants were compulsory.<br />
While these hotel attributes can still help to define luxury, there<br />
has been a move towards new kinds of luxury for hotel guests. In<br />
this month’s article, I will discuss what these might be.<br />
Seascape at Annandale, Banks Peninsula
40 STYLE | architecture<br />
1. DESIGN<br />
Architecture and interior design have always<br />
been a way for a hotel to express quality<br />
and their five star status. Think of The Savoy,<br />
London, or Raffles Singapore.<br />
But in recent years, the design ante has been<br />
ramped up to a new level with star architect<br />
designed hotels such as Marqués de Riscal in<br />
Spain by Frank Gehry or the Sheraton Huzhou<br />
Hot Spring Resort in Huzhou, China, and<br />
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab Jumeirah.<br />
While the interiors of the first two<br />
aforementioned hotels do not live up to the<br />
excellence of the exterior architecture, the<br />
interior of the Burj Al Arab certainly does, albeit<br />
a bit over the top and dated now – but there is<br />
no doubt that design contributes significantly to<br />
the six-star status of this hotel.<br />
2. SPACE<br />
Large amounts of space can equal luxury. It<br />
was the vast atrium of the former Christchurch<br />
Crowne Plaza that was the main reason for<br />
that hotel receiving a five star rating (the rooms<br />
were relatively small).<br />
The Penthouse at Christchurch’s Hotel<br />
Montreal is vast and takes up most of the top<br />
floor. This is probably the central city’s best<br />
hotel room and while you may not use all<br />
the spaces in the living area, its spaciousness<br />
contributes to its luxurious feel.<br />
Small spaces beautifully crafted can still feel<br />
luxurious, like Pescatore’s private dining room at<br />
The George, Christchurch.<br />
3. MATERIALS<br />
Traditionally, luxury hotels have used the finest<br />
materials for their interiors. This tradition<br />
has been maintained with many of the new<br />
Chinese hotels where relatively cheap supplies<br />
of marble and granite have translated into very<br />
rich interiors – not always put together in a<br />
well-designed ensemble unfortunately.<br />
In new hotels, basic materials such as raw<br />
concrete, steel and timber can be used in<br />
clever ways to still create the feeling of luxury,<br />
as in the bathrooms of the Waterhouse at<br />
South Bund in Shanghai.<br />
4. SERVICE<br />
Whether it be personal service (remembering<br />
not only your name, but also your preferences<br />
for wine, TV stations, pillows, newspapers,<br />
etc), or even a personal chef (which is available<br />
at Seascape at Annandale, Banks Peninsula),<br />
service has always been, and still is, a key factor<br />
in luxury stays.<br />
With the use of databases and big data<br />
applications, individual preferences can be<br />
applied, even at very large hotels with hundreds<br />
of guests at a time.<br />
Image: Richard Dalman<br />
Burj al Arab Hotel, Dubai
STYLE | architecture 41<br />
Pescatore private dining room<br />
at The George, Christchurch<br />
5. TECHNOLOGY<br />
Hotels have traditionally pushed the boundaries of<br />
technology. They used to have bigger TVs and better<br />
technology than we had at home. This has now been<br />
reversed, and hotels have struggled to keep up.<br />
However, the latest features like cellphone entry<br />
as at Mi-Pad in Queenstown, and smart rooms<br />
controlled by the guest’s voice are increasingly<br />
common.<br />
Image: Stephen Goodenough<br />
6. TIME<br />
While the previous five<br />
concepts of luxury have always<br />
been part of the agenda for<br />
upmarket hotels, recently three<br />
others have come to the fore.<br />
The first of these is the concept<br />
of “having time”.<br />
In our busy world, time has<br />
become a luxury. Time to relax<br />
and not be bothered; time to<br />
think and not have to react;<br />
time spent with people we care<br />
about and love.<br />
What do hotels offer that<br />
can allow us to take our time?<br />
Very late and flexible breakfasts<br />
so we can sleep in, is one idea.<br />
Instead of a breakFAST, maybe<br />
a breakSLOW!<br />
I think that flexibility is the key<br />
to allowing guests to live to the<br />
time zone they feel like.<br />
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42 STYLE | architecture<br />
Image: Stephen Goodenough<br />
Te Waonui Forest Retreat, Franz Josef<br />
7. SECLUSION<br />
Along with time, seclusion can be a new<br />
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surprisingly, be a luxury! New Zealand<br />
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8. PURENESS<br />
For tourists who live in polluted cities such as<br />
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44 STYLE | landscaping<br />
A GREEN APPROACH<br />
The hottest month is upon us and our backyards are feeling the heat.<br />
Mark Rayner provides advice on maintaining an<br />
appealing landscape without relying too heavily on water.<br />
Keep it covered<br />
Covering your soil will help to retain moisture by<br />
reducing the chances of evaporation. This can be<br />
done by using a mulch, such as bark chips or stones,<br />
or by growing dense evergreen ground-cover plants<br />
to shade the soil from the drying effects of the sun.<br />
Covering the soil in this way also helps to keep<br />
weeds at bay – a win-win situation.<br />
Water works<br />
Consider increasing the humidity within a specific<br />
area of the garden by installing a water feature.<br />
More moisture in the air means that surrounding<br />
plants will transpire less. The water in a large natural<br />
pond or still pool will gently and continuously<br />
evaporate on a hot day, increasing the surrounding<br />
humidity.<br />
Blowing in the wind<br />
Wind can also dry out the garden so consider<br />
additional permanent garden structures (such as a<br />
well-placed gazebo or summer house) or evergreen<br />
structural planting (shrubs and/or hedges) to lessen<br />
the effect of wind on the surrounding soil and plants.<br />
The right start<br />
When establishing individual plants (or a whole<br />
garden for that matter), encourage plants to develop<br />
deeper roots by watering for longer periods of time,<br />
but less often. Periodically saturating the ground<br />
will ensure plants develop strong and deep roots<br />
meaning they’ll require little (or no) watering further<br />
down the track.
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Don’t go potty<br />
Avoid potted plants, if possible, as these will almost certainly<br />
require some form of watering during the warmer weather –<br />
even drought-tolerant plants may struggle in fully dehydrated<br />
potting mix. Small pots are particularly susceptible to drought<br />
and may require watering every day. If you must have potted<br />
beauties, opt for larger containers, mulch the base of the plant,<br />
and ensure the potted plant is shielded from drying wind and<br />
shaded from scorching afternoon sun.<br />
Drought-tolerant beauties<br />
Choose plants that will thrive in your (unwatered) garden’s<br />
conditions. Most succulents will be perfectly happy in the<br />
dry and sandy conditions of a coastal garden and many<br />
Mediterranean and South African favourites are perfectly at<br />
home in hot and dry conditions. As a rule of thumb, a plant’s<br />
foliage is a good indicator to its drought tolerance. Plants with<br />
fine foliage, grey-leafed or waxy-leafed plants, and those with<br />
furry leaves tend to transpire less than their larger, glossierleafed<br />
counterparts – thus requiring less water.<br />
Go with gravel<br />
The classic ‘gravel garden’ is a great way to go lowmaintenance<br />
when it comes to watering. By planting droughttolerant<br />
beauties within a fully gravelled area you’re combining<br />
the moisture-saving benefits of a permanent mulch with plants<br />
that will thrive in these conditions. There’s a wide variety of<br />
plants that will thrive in a gravel garden including lavenders,<br />
many ornamental grasses, daisy-like plants and drought-tolerant<br />
herbs such as rosemary, thyme and sage.
46 STYLE | landscaping<br />
HOLDING ON TO SUMMER<br />
How would you describe your ultimate summer ‘luxe landscape’ experience?<br />
Craig Wilson pauses to contemplate what this could look like.<br />
Work has finished for the day, so ditch the shirt and tie<br />
for the comfy shorts and new favourite T-shirt you<br />
found under the Christmas tree. Step through the stackers<br />
from the living room onto the deck and enjoy the warmth of<br />
the afternoon sun. The feel of the deck underfoot takes you<br />
straight back to the bach. The soft-coloured cushions and<br />
squabs on the built-in seats beg you to linger. You choose to<br />
crash out on the daybed. With the louvred roof remote, the<br />
perfect amount of shade is achieved in mere moments.<br />
Background music emanates from the outdoor sound<br />
system while the last few overs of the cricket play out on the<br />
wall-mounted outdoor screen. Thoughts of the office beat<br />
a hasty retreat… You get up to retrieve a cold one from<br />
the fridge underneath the polished concrete benchtop on<br />
the barbecue island and remind yourself it’ll soon be time to<br />
crank up the gas to preheat the hotplate.<br />
Splashes of water flick across the background view as the<br />
kids take turns jumping into the pool. You look out across the<br />
manicured lawn to the sheltered pool enclosure, bathed in<br />
afternoon sun and nicely sheltered from the easterly breeze.<br />
Perhaps you’ll take a quick dip yourself.<br />
Later in the evening, after a relaxed al fresco dinner on the<br />
paved patio under the cantilevered umbrella, you lean back<br />
and enjoy the lush green foliage of the layered plantings in the<br />
raised beds.<br />
As the night sky fades you flick on the outdoor lights and a<br />
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EXTERNAL AFFAIRS<br />
with Tim Goom<br />
Shedding light<br />
on Shade.<br />
Much of the glum colder months are spent longing<br />
for the scorching heat of summer- but once it arrives,<br />
it quickly becomes apparent that protection from our<br />
searing sun is absolutely essential.<br />
by Goom<br />
From a simple umbrella, to a solid timber or steel structure, cleverly<br />
trained plants draped over man-made structures or sleek louvres, the<br />
options for creating shade are endless. Usually we consider overhead<br />
structures will provide the best shade, but with the amount of low lying<br />
sun we experience in New Zealand, vertical shade casters can be a very<br />
functional solution- whilst also having the added advantage of providing<br />
shelter from prevailing winds.<br />
Shade will extend the usable space of your property - both inside and<br />
out. Shade can be created by a free standing structure in a sunny corner<br />
of a property totally distinct from the home. A separate structure can<br />
provide an alternative focal point in your landscape. Alternatively, a well<br />
designed structure attached to or near your home can cast shadows<br />
outdoors but also indoors - making internal rooms with a tendency<br />
to becoming a furnace in the height of summer much cooler and user<br />
friendly. Scale is an important design decision. Having a structure which<br />
works in with the existing property features and proportions will create<br />
a sense of ‘connectedness’.<br />
Outdoor rooms have had a huge surge in popularity in recent years -<br />
and are a wonderful option for extending outdoor living year round.<br />
Usually an important facet of the outdoor room is an overhead<br />
structure. This can be permanent, moveable or permeable. The outdoor<br />
room will provide a cool haven on a sweltering day but will also lock<br />
in heat from outdoor fires or heaters when the temperatures drop.<br />
Outdoor rooms are a particular speciality of Goom Landscapes, our<br />
team can design a bespoke solution specific to your landscape, lifestyle<br />
and budget.<br />
Peak summer is the perfect time to review whether the shade in your<br />
landscape is sufficient to keep your family and friends protected and<br />
comfortable outside. Our landscape architects are highly knowledgeable<br />
in all aspects of landscaping design. They can advise the shade which<br />
particular structures will provide throughout the year and any<br />
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Call Goom Landscapes and one of our team will be happy to visit<br />
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48 STYLE | promotion<br />
SUMMER YOUR WAY<br />
Not matter whether you like the sun or the shade, you call the shots<br />
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How do adjustable louvre systems work?<br />
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the remote control provided to alter the blades’ angle,<br />
easily filtering out those harsh rays.<br />
Stratco’s systems include a rain sensor as standard,<br />
so, if you are not home when it starts to rain, the unit<br />
will close automatically.<br />
Can you add louvres to an existing veranda?<br />
It’s no problem to retrofit a louvre system into any<br />
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How long does the process take from concept to<br />
finished product?<br />
Stratco’s louvre systems can be in place six weeks from<br />
the order date. The time for the qualified professional<br />
to install the system itself is usually two days.<br />
Is it okay to look to this option for an area prone to<br />
strong winds?<br />
Once the unit is measured at your home, Stratco runs<br />
each unit through an engineering programme designed<br />
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CHICOTI’S FINE FOOD<br />
Make a note to seek out this gem of a café tucked into<br />
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Casual comfort has always been at the core of ECCO’s story, with a<br />
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That’s why there’s such a big focus on sneakers; we all wear them, so<br />
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52 STYLE | beauty<br />
BEAUTY NEWS<br />
Words Kate Preece<br />
CLEAR WINNER<br />
It’s all about hydration as the summer heats up and Clinique is serving up a new<br />
type of jelly that you’ll want to try. Dramatically Different Hydrating Jelly is a<br />
100% transparent, oil-free water-jelly, which repairs as it protects. It’s Clinique’s<br />
first clear moisturiser, designed to provide 24-hour hydration. It also works to<br />
strengthen the skin’s moisture barrier, fending off the environmental assaults<br />
that lead to clogged pores, dark spots and, ultimately, wrinkles. It might be the<br />
featherweight of the range, but it sure sounds like a knockout.<br />
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CHILL OUT<br />
We’ve found a dynamic duo that is a<br />
must-have for the summer holidays.<br />
L’Occitane has developed the first<br />
shower gel that can be used on dry skin,<br />
but, even better, the product then has a<br />
cooling effect when water is added. As<br />
you lather, it releases a delicious scent<br />
of verbena, much like its counterpart,<br />
the Icy Body Gel. The latter can be kept<br />
in the fridge and melts into the skin on<br />
application for a touch of instant cool.<br />
We can see this elevating the senses well<br />
above those campsite showers.<br />
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A GOOD FILTER<br />
After three years of<br />
research and development,<br />
Aesop has officially stepped<br />
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delivering the benefits of<br />
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green tea and vitamin E, it’s<br />
a two-pronged approach<br />
to skin protection in a daily<br />
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YOUR NEW AT-HOME<br />
SPA EXPERIENCE<br />
Once exclusively available in spas around the world and still lauded as Britain’s #1 luxury skincare brand, ELEMIS<br />
is renowned for their ground-breaking formulas and transformative results. Encompassing the most powerful biological<br />
actives available ELEMIS’ meticulous attention to detail, pioneering formulas and remarkably transformative results<br />
are what truly sets their skincare apart. Proud to be spa partners with ELEMIS, Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa understand<br />
skin needs are different, let us help you find an ELEMIS skincare solution to suit you.<br />
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1. ELEMIS Men’s Skin Soothe Shave Gel<br />
This refreshing shave gel is formulated with the skin-soothing Arnica<br />
and Jojoba oil to help calm skin. The active blend of Aloe Vera and<br />
Witch Hazel is expertly combined with Chamomile extract and cooling<br />
Menthol, providing an effective shaving medium for the closest shave.<br />
Post-shave, skin is left soft, smooth and hydrated. 150ml.<br />
2. ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Marine Cream<br />
Clinically proven*, the powerful anti-ageing ingredients of Pro-Collagen<br />
Marine Cream have been shown to reduce the depth of wrinkles,<br />
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3. ELEMIS Soothing Apricot Toner<br />
This calming treatment toner effectively tones the skin and helps maintain<br />
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Extracts of Apricot, Quillja Wood and Sweet Betty Flower soothe<br />
and harmonise the skin, leaving a fresh and radiant complexion. For<br />
sensitive skin. 200mls.<br />
4. ELEMIS Dynamic Resurfacing Facial Wash<br />
Skin refining cleanser. Encourages the skin’s natural cell renewal cycle,<br />
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radiant as a newly cleansed complexion is revealed, preparing skin for<br />
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5. ELEMIS White Brightening Even Tone Serum<br />
Clinically proven, this brightening serum helps reduce the appearance<br />
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6. ELEMIS Musclease Active Body Oil<br />
Relaxing Body Oil. Perfect as part of a fitness programme the synergy<br />
of ingredients help ease muscle pain and stressed joints. Combining<br />
the richness of the sea with the power of aroma, this powerful synergy<br />
of Maritime Pine, Sea Buckthorn, Sea Fennel extracts and Rosemary<br />
Essential Oil relieve, stimulate and soothe.100ml.<br />
Call us for a phone consultation, or book your free skin consultation with our ELEMIS<br />
certified therapists in the Spa to find out more about how ELEMIS can help you.<br />
03 980 5400 • 9 Ernlea Terrace, Cashmere • www.lotusspa.co.nz
54 STYLE | beauty<br />
TAKE THE TIME<br />
TO TREAT YOURSELF<br />
Champs-Elysées includes a memorable massage in its Exotic Island Spa Retreat.<br />
If spending money on ourselves was an Olympic sport,<br />
we’d all be serious contenders for the gold medal.<br />
But spending time on ourselves? Most of us barely make it to the start line.<br />
Which is why, perhaps, taking time to get pampered is the most luxurious thing of all.<br />
We’ve been speaking to some of the South Island’s most sumptuous spas to<br />
get the low-down on their most luxurious signature treatments.<br />
An appointment at any of the following gems is sure to leave you looking and feeling a<br />
million dollars, so block out a few hours in your hectic schedule and enjoy.<br />
Words Ella James
STYLE | beauty 55<br />
A Sothys Youth Intensive<br />
treatment at Jouvence<br />
Did you know that 80% of ageing is said to<br />
be caused by the environment, while just 20%<br />
is purely biological? Me neither, until I visited<br />
Merivale’s Jouvence for a Sothys Youth Intensive<br />
treatment, which put all of my ageing woes to<br />
bed. This particular treatment targets that 80%<br />
and, in my opinion, hits the bullseye. A sweet,<br />
floral treatment that leaves you smelling like<br />
a lollipop, this is not. Instead, this treatment<br />
gets down to business, and the results are<br />
phenomenal. The most professional Anneka<br />
executed the treatment and I felt in superb hands<br />
from start to finish.<br />
The ultra-sophisticated treatment combats<br />
the signs of ageing, namely slackened skin and<br />
wrinkles. Anneka explains just how wonderful the<br />
results are after just three treatments. It can take<br />
up to six years off the skin, and the satisfaction<br />
rates from Sothys audience speak for themselves.<br />
After three treatments, 100% of people tested<br />
were satisfied with both the overall anti-wrinkle<br />
effect and the firming effect. Anneka pointed to<br />
some before and after photographs, and they<br />
really did speak a thousand words.<br />
This treatment isn’t just water and suds, it’s one<br />
hour and fifteen minutes of pure magic. Actually,<br />
I was so euphoric as a result of the treatment<br />
that when I was getting dressed, I put my shoes<br />
on the wrong feet. I left, face glowing, with an<br />
abundance of information that heightened the<br />
overall experience. Honestly, this treatment is<br />
incredible. Book me in for an appointment every<br />
four weeks, for the rest of my life please.<br />
STYLE SAYS: Make the most of the wonderfully<br />
knowledgeable staff. They can recommend the<br />
best products to use for those long weeks inbetween<br />
appointments. jouvence.co.nz<br />
A session at Cloud 9 Float Club<br />
With such hectic lifestyles that never seem to give,<br />
taking some time to relax is arguably the biggest luxury<br />
of all. Enter, Cloud 9 Float Club. With benefits including<br />
both muscle tension and stress relief, as well as aiding<br />
productivity and creativity, making an appointment for<br />
late January after a busy festive season seemed like an<br />
obvious thing to do.<br />
After chatting to the radiant staff about the pods,<br />
I floated for 60 blissful minutes, in approximately<br />
450kg of Epsom salts. For the duration, I felt physically<br />
and mentally weightless. This surreal, other worldly<br />
experience is one that I would one hundred per cent<br />
recommend to anyone looking for some high quality<br />
‘me time’. cloud9floatclub.co.nz<br />
STYLE SAYS: During your float, your creative juices<br />
will really start to flow. Take a note pad or have your<br />
phone to hand so you can write down all of your new<br />
ideas after your session.<br />
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56 STYLE | beauty<br />
Indulge in a ELEMIS Pro-Collagen Age<br />
Defy facial at Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa.<br />
The Exotic Island Spa Retreat<br />
at Champs-Elysées<br />
Do you ever feel desperately in need of a<br />
tropical island getaway? All too often, time<br />
and money restraints simply won’t allow<br />
for it. But never fear, the Exotic Island Spa<br />
Retreat at Champs-Elysées will transport<br />
you to that beachside villa.<br />
Whenever I visit a day spa, I find<br />
choosing a treatment from the long list<br />
an almost impossible task. Of course, I<br />
could pick more than one, but really, who<br />
has the time? Well, the team at Champs-<br />
Elysées don’t believe that the time-poor<br />
should miss out, and so they created the<br />
aforementioned package.<br />
In 90 minutes, you’ll feel brand new.<br />
During this time, you’ll experience a back,<br />
neck and shoulder massage, a glorious foot<br />
soak, scrub and massage and an exotic<br />
island facial. The products from Pure Fiji<br />
further enhance the experience. This<br />
treatment really is a one-stop shop to have<br />
you feeling refreshed, as though you’ve<br />
just spent a fortnight in paradise. There’s<br />
little wonder this treatment is such a firm<br />
favourite amongst their client base, old and<br />
new. champs-elysees.co.nz<br />
STYLE SAYS: Pop in to Champs-Elysées<br />
and pick up a flyer to stick on your fridge.<br />
Valentine’s Day is coming up and it’s high<br />
time to start dropping hints.<br />
The 60-minute ELEMIS<br />
Pro-Collagen Age Defy facial<br />
at Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa<br />
‘That felt amazing, but did it really do<br />
anything for my skin?’ is all too often, the<br />
first thing I ask myself after having a facial.<br />
But with the 60-minute ELEMIS Pro-<br />
Collagen Age Defy facial at the awardwinning<br />
Lotus at Siam Thai Day Spa, the<br />
answer is yes. At this spa, surrounded by<br />
expansive gardens and a lake with swans,<br />
you can see and feel the results. From the<br />
opulent lounge that overlooks the tranquil<br />
garden to the light hand and foot massage<br />
that I received as my face mask set, the<br />
whole experience is hugely luxurious.<br />
Oh, and the facial itself? My skin was left<br />
feeling silken yet firm. Said facial is clinically<br />
proven (by independent trials) to reduce<br />
the number of wrinkles by up to 97% and<br />
improve skin firmness by up to 93% after<br />
just one treatment, and that I can believe.<br />
I left the day spa feeling a decade younger<br />
having submerged myself in this most<br />
sumptuous spa treatment. lotusspa.co.nz<br />
STYLE SAYS: Book your facial in for a time<br />
that you won’t be required to wear makeup<br />
shortly after. When feeling so radiant, you<br />
surely won’t wish to apply cosmetics.
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58 STYLE | promotion<br />
BEAUTY BOX<br />
WITH THESE LITTLE BEAUTIES AT THE READY, SUMMER<br />
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1<br />
Bondi Sands Aloe Vera Sun<br />
Moisturising Gel Spray<br />
Forgot to reapply the sunscreen? This<br />
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moisturising benefits of aloe vera in a<br />
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$14.99, farmers.co.nz<br />
2<br />
ELEMIS Pro-Collagen<br />
Oxygenating Night Cream<br />
Wake up to a firmer-looking, more radiant<br />
complexion thanks to a night cream<br />
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$303, lotusspa.co.nz<br />
3<br />
Evo The Great Hydrator<br />
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An intense hydrating treatment<br />
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$39.50, synergyhair.co.nz<br />
4<br />
Scotch & Tailor<br />
Flash Firm Eye Gel<br />
A natural alternative to Botox, the unique,<br />
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$99.95, scotchandtailor.com<br />
5<br />
Urban Decay De-Slick<br />
Oil Control Makeup<br />
A spritz of this setting spray will ensure<br />
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6<br />
Skinbetter Science Protect +<br />
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Protect skin against daily stress and<br />
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uneven texture and discolouration with this<br />
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If you’re pressed for time and need a quick fix solution for your beauty needs, we’ve got you<br />
covered! Here’s our handy guide to the beauty secrets that will help you streamline your<br />
routine.<br />
LASER HAIR REMOVAL. Laser hair removal is an effective long-term solution for getting rid of any<br />
unwanted hair. It works by passing a light beam down through the targeted area, where it loosens the<br />
hair and disables the hair-forming cells. While it takes a few sessions to get the best results, once it’s<br />
done you won’t have to worry about shaving, waxing or other hair removal methods that take time<br />
and preparation.<br />
SWAP YOUR CLEANSER. One of the most important steps in any skincare routine is<br />
your daily cleanse. However, if you don’t have the time to go through the full step, we’d<br />
recommend switching to a rinse-free product like the new Skinsmiths Water Cleanser<br />
instead – available at Caci below!<br />
BEAUTY SHORTCUTS. Lashes and brows help frame your face and make a big impact<br />
when it comes to makeup – but you don’t always have time to go through your full glam<br />
routine.<br />
Our top tip? Cut out these steps completely by getting a lash and brow tint to give<br />
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60 STYLE | beauty<br />
A WHOLE BODY<br />
EXPERIENCE<br />
Getting into a routine that addresses your whole body is key as we make<br />
our way through the months when more than usual is exposed.<br />
Words Clemency Alice<br />
TATA HARPER<br />
REVITALISING BODY OIL<br />
This fast-absorbing, silky soft<br />
body oil is a restorative treat<br />
to the skin. Infused with<br />
essential nutrients, vitamins<br />
and minerals, it promotes<br />
an immediately revitalised,<br />
radiant appearance. Warm<br />
a generous amount in<br />
the palms of your hands,<br />
slowly inhale the luxurious<br />
fragrance then massage<br />
gently, utilising upward<br />
strokes, over the body. Make<br />
sure to include hands, neck<br />
and décolletage.<br />
For maximum hydration,<br />
apply to damp skin daily.<br />
tataharper.com<br />
B<br />
ody care can often be neglected when it<br />
comes to our daily beauty routine. This may<br />
be because it entails more effort, and is more<br />
time consuming. However, it is such a vital step in<br />
self-care and deserves the same attention as the<br />
face. Once a habitual routine has developed, the<br />
skin becomes softer and smoother. The bodyspecific<br />
application methods can be very relaxing<br />
and calming, so that it slows us down in this everincreasing<br />
fast-paced world.<br />
For optimum hydration with your selected<br />
body moisturiser, always apply to a damp skin<br />
after bathing or showering. Either massage your<br />
selected body product using gentle, upward<br />
strokes or press/pat into the skin. To enhance the<br />
ritualistic experience, warm the product between<br />
your hands and first inhale its delicate scent.<br />
THERAPIE CHERISH<br />
SKIN REPAIR SERUM<br />
This luxurious light body<br />
oil leaves no residue on<br />
clothing yet intensely<br />
nourishes with skinboosting,<br />
revitalising,<br />
antioxidant properties<br />
from carrier oils and<br />
plant extracts. The sweet,<br />
fresh citrus floral notes<br />
of grapefruit, tangerine,<br />
neroli and geranium give<br />
focus and clarity, while<br />
the subtle base notes<br />
of frankincense and<br />
patchouli provide a sense<br />
of inner stillness and<br />
balance.<br />
roquesoneil.com
STYLE | beauty 61<br />
MV ORGANIC SKINCARE<br />
AROMATIC BODY OIL<br />
This deeply nourishing, enlivening skin tonic for<br />
the body is enriched with camellia and avocado<br />
oils. An intoxicating beautiful scent infused with<br />
calming lavender, grounding frankincense and<br />
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FASHION NEWS<br />
Words Kate Preece<br />
SEASON CHANGE<br />
Twenty-Seven Names has just dropped the first<br />
of its autumn collection, A Cat May Look At<br />
A Queen. Designers Anjali Stewart and Rachel<br />
Easting say they’ve never had so much fun<br />
creating a collection before and that’s all due to its<br />
colourful, playful nature. Drawing on 70s-inspired<br />
florals and featuring balloons and cats in prints,<br />
there are a range of look-at-me pieces in the mix,<br />
beside denim and oversized knits. With autumn<br />
come the coats – look out for everything from<br />
sleek long green offerings to the Dani coat, a<br />
plush fluffy number in aqua blue.<br />
TOTES ON TREND<br />
Simplicity is what we look for in a tote and Federation<br />
has read our minds. Part of the new leather goods<br />
collection, The Always Tote Bag is sleek and subtle,<br />
with its handle details doing all the talking. There’s a<br />
touch of gold on the zip pulls and on the detachable<br />
strap – another winning trait, but other than that, it’s an<br />
all black winner. federation.co.nz<br />
STEP UP<br />
How are those New Year’s resolutions going? Perhaps<br />
you need the right kicks to keep to your promise of<br />
plenty of movement in 2<strong>01</strong>9? Fortunately, Puma has<br />
come to the party. Unveiled by none other than Selina<br />
Gomez, the latest Amp XT brings us that go-to black<br />
trainer with a shot of gold. A knitted collar, flex zone<br />
and exaggerated heel offers movement, comfort and<br />
traction all in one.
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SLIP ON STYLE<br />
If you’re looking for a bit of height paired with a lot<br />
of summer colour fun, look no further than Alias<br />
Mae sandals. The seven-year-old Melbourne-based<br />
brand is known for its high quality leather footwear<br />
that stands out from the crowd, thanks to founder<br />
Tom Kirkhope’s impeccable designs. We’re loving<br />
the Mia Flatform Sandal! headoverheels.co.nz<br />
THE END OF A LABEL<br />
Fans of the celebrated New Zealand brand Miss Crabb<br />
will be weeping into their lattes with the news that<br />
founder and designer Kristine Crabb is shutting up shop.<br />
The flagship Ponsonby shop, first opened in 2004, is set<br />
to close its doors on March 31. The final collection, My<br />
Own Private Idaho, demonstrates key traits to the brand,<br />
with pieces of fluid silk left to speak for themselves from<br />
patterns hand-cut by Kristine. South Island stockists include:<br />
Infinite Definite (Christchurch), Slick WIllys (Dunedin), 47<br />
Frocks (Wanaka) and Angel Divine (Queenstown).<br />
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64 STYLE | fashion<br />
NOT SO UNIFORM<br />
The different ages and stages of a child’s life bring with them their own range of wants<br />
and needs. Practicality, however, doesn’t need to be at the sacrifice of style.<br />
Words Kate Preece<br />
PRESCHOOL<br />
Custom-made and<br />
personality-plus.<br />
Whether they’ve chosen<br />
their own (Super Man)<br />
outfit to wear or dress in<br />
purely thrash-able threads,<br />
the preschool years are<br />
for free-spirited fashion.<br />
Embrace cute while you<br />
can.<br />
Koala Cap<br />
by Seed Heritage<br />
Embroidered Bather<br />
by Seed Heritage<br />
Justice League Backpack by Zara<br />
Initial Mesh Cap<br />
by Seed Heritage<br />
PRIMARY SCHOOL<br />
Complete that school look.<br />
Footwear is incredibly important at this age – and<br />
it’s only going to wear out more quickly if you don’t<br />
take time to purchase wisely. Buy cheap, get cheap.<br />
If you have a school newbie that hasn’t embraced<br />
the laces, don’t push it – Velcro will save precious<br />
time as you make your way, at pace, out the door.<br />
Rugby Backpack by Joules<br />
Aqua Mist<br />
Drink<br />
and Spray<br />
Bottle<br />
by Avanti<br />
HOT ITEM.<br />
If you’re finding the stainless-steel bottles are coming<br />
home full, try a mist ‘n’ spray option. These bottles<br />
are equipped with a spray function that can be used<br />
to keep cool on the outside, or simply make water<br />
intake a little more novel.<br />
Swipe Lights E-Pro Street Quest<br />
by Skechers<br />
STYLE NOTE: Be prepared to party.<br />
The ‘fiver’ party is a trend that sees the parents a<br />
little more flush. Attendees needn’t scour the shops<br />
for a make-do gift for your child, instead, they each<br />
bring along $5 and the bounty goes towards the big<br />
ticket item that will outlast the sugar highs.
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Heritage Backpack XL Youth<br />
by Herschel Supply Co<br />
Icon Sleeve with Diamond Ripstop<br />
for Macbook by Incase<br />
INTERMEDIATE<br />
They’re old-school and could<br />
easily be slipping down the<br />
slippery slope of becoming<br />
too-cool for, well, most things.<br />
They will be wooed by anything<br />
technology-related. The glue<br />
connecting them to their devices<br />
is starting to stick and they’ll be<br />
‘chatting’ all night long – given the<br />
chance. Instagram and Musical.ly<br />
are apps of choice.<br />
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66 STYLE | fashion<br />
LUXURY<br />
THAT LASTS<br />
Ella James talks all things high quality with<br />
Deadly Ponies founder and designer Liam Bowden.<br />
Image: Getty Images<br />
The Mini Verne Croc debuted among the Resort 19 collection at Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Australia 2<strong>01</strong>8.<br />
Since 2005, New Zealand-based Deadly Ponies<br />
has become internationally renowned for all of<br />
the right reasons. The leather accessory brand has<br />
wowed us all with their forward-thinking designs,<br />
artisanal quality and ever-relevant collaborations. The<br />
aforementioned combination of traits categorises<br />
Deadly Ponies as a luxury brand, and rightly so, but<br />
it’s the sheer quality of the products that founder<br />
and designer Liam Bowden believes to be the most<br />
important factor when striving for that luxury status.<br />
Firstly, in order to gain a little perspective, I ask Liam<br />
what, exactly, luxury means to him. As surmised in<br />
one word, it means quality. His confident response<br />
assures me that Deadly Ponies is all about getting<br />
bang for your buck. For this brand, a sense of luxury<br />
is achieved only ever considering materials that are<br />
capable of enhancing the product. You won’t find a<br />
scrap of poor quality leather here. For Liam, a luxury<br />
product is well-considered, well-crafted and timeless.<br />
In an industry inundated with fast fashion, it’s<br />
refreshing to come across a brand that sources<br />
materials as meticulously as Deadly Ponies. The<br />
high-quality materials are the backbone of the luxury<br />
brand, and are testament to the relationships Deadly<br />
Ponies has with its suppliers, some of which they<br />
have worked with for almost a decade. That buttery<br />
leather, which is utterly luxurious to the touch, is<br />
sourced locally. The farmed-deer leather comes from<br />
the South Island. In the eyes of Liam, great materials<br />
mean great quality, and great quality is one of the few<br />
things that warrant a luxe price tag.<br />
It’s always easy to gauge a brand’s luxury status by
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“It’s quite simply about beautifully<br />
made garments that never<br />
go out of style, and that,<br />
perhaps, is what makes them so<br />
very luxurious.”<br />
its list of celebrity devotees, and with<br />
famous clients including Lorde, Eva<br />
Longoria and Charlize Theron, Deadly<br />
Ponies has a list as enviable as any<br />
other luxury brand. I asked Liam which<br />
other celebrity he would like to see<br />
captured by the paparazzi wearing one<br />
of his bags. His answer was Michelle<br />
Obama, because she’s a strong, iconic<br />
woman. A quality woman bearing<br />
similar traits to their quality bags, it<br />
would seem.<br />
Longevity is front of mind for Liam.<br />
And when I ask about what garments<br />
any aspiring luxury wardrobe should<br />
include, the answer seems to be cut<br />
from the same cloth. He says, anything<br />
made in a natural material will only get<br />
better with age, so to opt for those<br />
wherever possible.<br />
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Designer Liam Bowden (left)<br />
thanks the Sydney audience<br />
after the Deadly Ponies show<br />
at Mercedes-Benz Fashion<br />
Week 2<strong>01</strong>8.<br />
Image: Getty Images<br />
New Fall 19 collection styles: Mini Tulip Shearling in Sage,<br />
above, and Mini Armadillo in black, below left.<br />
Liam fondly remembers the first<br />
luxury item he treated himself to – a<br />
notebook from French fashion house<br />
Hermès. Although the self-gifted<br />
notebook was an object of simplicity,<br />
he recalls how the amazing materials<br />
that were used to make it elevated<br />
the book to a new, luxurious level. A<br />
timeless item that, when used over<br />
time, would be just as beautiful as it<br />
was when new.<br />
With Liam, and with Deadly Ponies,<br />
it’s not about trends or fads. It’s<br />
quite simply about beautifully made<br />
garments that never go out of style,<br />
and that, perhaps, is what makes them<br />
so very luxurious.<br />
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Keep the sun off with a stylish splash of<br />
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LOOK THE PART<br />
Add a pop of colour to your style with<br />
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Sills Horizon Wool Pant<br />
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Maggie Marilyn Little Bit Of Love Top, $540, Ballantynes.<br />
NEXT LEVEL<br />
Luxury (n): A state of great comfort or elegance,<br />
especially when involving great expense.
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STYLIST<br />
Jessica Amor, Alchemy Styling<br />
PHOTOGRAPHER<br />
Charlie Rose Creative<br />
HAIR<br />
Alex Wirz-Dunbar<br />
and Lucy McArthur,<br />
Chère Chérie<br />
MAKEUP<br />
Pearl Babington<br />
MODELS<br />
Kazia Tini and<br />
Jessica Saunders,<br />
Portfolio Model Agency<br />
LOCATION<br />
Hotel Montreal,<br />
Christchurch<br />
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Marc Bendall Out Of The Square 18ct Gold Necklace POA, Marc Bendall;<br />
Georgia Alice Boy Blazer $1199, and Georgia Alice Workwear Pants $709, Ballantynes; Devàl Silk Camisole $299, Devàl.<br />
BOTTOM: Deadly Ponies Mr Boxette Grande Python $695, Ballantynes Contemporary Lounge; Gucci Sunglasses $699, Devàl,<br />
Four Corners Earrings $99, Biani Treasure Box; Marc Bendall Sophistikate Bangle 9ct Gold POA, Marc Bendall.
STYLE | fashion 73<br />
PREVIOUS PAGE: KAZIA WEARS Gucci Sunglasses $619, Devàl; Four Corners Earrings $99, Biani Treasure Box; Marc Bendall Oval Link Chain Necklace<br />
18ct Gold POA, Marc Bendall; Karen Walker Garden Of Eden Dress $695, Ballantynes Contemporary Lounge; Mollini Artoby Heels $179.90, Andrea Biani.<br />
JESS WEARS Gucci Sunglasses $719, Devàl; Four Corners Earrings $75, Biani Treasure Box; Karen Walker Babylon Blouse $575, Ballantynes Contemporary<br />
Lounge; Marc Bendall Plainz Bangle 18ct Gold POA, Marc Bendall; Georgia Alice Slouch Skirt $729, Ballantynes; Chloe Susanna Boots $2149, Workshop.<br />
ABOVE: JESS WEARS Four Corners earrings $75 Biani Treasure Box; 25 Around The World Bella Shirt $499, Devàl.<br />
KAZIA WEARS Four Corners Earrings $99, Biani Treasure Box; Marc Bendall Oval Link Chain Necklace 18ct Gold POA, Marc Bendall;<br />
Karen Walker Temptation Blazer $650, Ballantynes Contemporary Lounge.
74 STYLE | fashion<br />
Four Corners Earrings $75,<br />
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Deadly Ponies Mr Woolfe $845,<br />
Ballantynes Contemporary<br />
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Pant $709, Ballantynes.
76 STYLE | fashion<br />
THE ABCs<br />
OF ESSENTIAL INVESTMENT PIECES FOR MEN<br />
Words Ella James<br />
So exactly what are you going to write for letters v, w, x, y and z? I’ve been<br />
asked numerous times since embarking on the A to Z of men’s fashion. I’ll<br />
tackle that obstacle when I come to it, I kept telling myself. Luckily when the time<br />
came, I found myself in the United Kingdom, and I was confident that a trip to<br />
London during Men’s Fashion Week would abolish all of my alphabet induced<br />
woes. During my visit to the big smoke I stayed with friends in my old University<br />
accommodation on Old Kent Road (yes, that’s the one on Monopoly that<br />
everyone desperately tries to flog). Oyster card topped up, I set off to address<br />
letters v to z once and for all.<br />
X is for<br />
Xander Zhou.<br />
Will anyone really notice if I<br />
just leave it out of the alphabet<br />
all together? I thought, when<br />
trying to find a worthy option<br />
for the letter ‘x’. Then, when I<br />
was catching up with my sister<br />
(a make-up artist by trade) over<br />
a steeply priced coffee, she<br />
mentioned that she was doing<br />
the make-up at the Xander Zhou<br />
show. Xander Zhou serves up<br />
collections of clothing that are as<br />
futuristic as they are classic and as<br />
absurd as they are wearable. This<br />
young brand is one to watch. You<br />
can thank us later.<br />
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V is for<br />
Virgil Abloh.<br />
Just hours into my city<br />
excursion, it was clear to see<br />
that London has Virgil Abloh<br />
fever. Currently designing for<br />
Louis Vuitton and Off-White<br />
whilst collaborating with the<br />
likes of Supreme, it seems that<br />
Abloh has the Midas touch.<br />
So make like actor Timothée<br />
Chalamet at the Golden<br />
Globes and get your get your<br />
mitts on his designs, pronto.<br />
W is for<br />
waistcoats.<br />
In a city full to the brim with<br />
business men, waistcoats will<br />
never be considered ground<br />
breaking fashion. However,<br />
seeing one being worn well<br />
is as rare as someone smiling<br />
at you on the underground.<br />
Choose one that fits like<br />
a glove, in a fabric that<br />
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78 STYLE | motoring<br />
ELECTRIFYING<br />
OUTLANDER<br />
Motoring writer Ross Kiddie gets all charged up over<br />
Mitsubishi’s Outlander plug-in hybrid.<br />
Electric vehicles are the big talking<br />
point. As concern grows over<br />
climate change there is a greater<br />
awareness on how we view transport.<br />
Mitsubishi Motors entered the<br />
electric revolution early with its<br />
cheeky iMiEV i-Car, since then it has<br />
concentrated largely on the plug-in<br />
hybrid Outlander, a vehicle that needs<br />
no introduction here with over 1000<br />
units sold in the New Zealand market.<br />
While that figure doesn’t seem<br />
remarkable against 150,000 units<br />
globally, it is good when you take into<br />
consideration Kiwis are only just getting<br />
their heads around hybrids and electric<br />
vehicles in total.<br />
Mitsubishi Motors New Zealand has<br />
just recently made buying an Outlander<br />
PHEV even more tempting; as you<br />
would expect with scale of economies,<br />
the price is lowering, the range-topping<br />
PHEV VRX for 2<strong>01</strong>9 is now listed at<br />
$55,990, which by my reckoning is<br />
amazing value for money.<br />
The concept, shape and ease of use<br />
of the new Outlander PHEV hasn’t<br />
changed one bit, but it is more refined,<br />
and there have been engineering<br />
changes to improve comfort and<br />
stability along with greater steering<br />
response.<br />
That, along with some minor<br />
cosmetic enhancements, make the<br />
model even more desirable, and<br />
you also need to remember that<br />
the Outlander, even in this form, is<br />
a capable cross-country vehicle with<br />
propulsion also delivered to the rear<br />
through an electric motor.<br />
Like most modern electric vehicles,<br />
the Outlander PHEV has a fast charge<br />
connection and AC charging socket.<br />
These offer drivers the best of both<br />
worlds – the ability to charge overnight<br />
(6.5 hours from empty), along with<br />
fast charging from the ever-expanding<br />
nationwide roadside network.<br />
However, there’s more to PHEV<br />
than just plugging in, charging and<br />
then driving off, the hybrid system is<br />
true hybrid. Under the bonnet sits a<br />
four-cylinder, 2-litre engine which is<br />
rated at 88kW. It’s there to charge the<br />
batteries when they run low, as well<br />
as providing drive if there is no charge<br />
available. These functions are available<br />
to the driver at will, there are consolemounted<br />
buttons to either conserve<br />
battery charge or charge batteries<br />
through the forced introduction of the<br />
petrol engine.<br />
Amidst the complexity of the<br />
hybrid system the PHEV is capable<br />
of returning some amazing fuel<br />
usage statistics through the varying<br />
drive modes. At best possible usage,<br />
Mitsubishi rates the PHEV at an<br />
amazing 1.7-litres per 100km (166mpg).<br />
That, of course, can only be achieved<br />
under certain circumstances, but on a<br />
daily commute it can’t be ruled out.<br />
An overnight charge will cost<br />
around $3, depending on your service<br />
provider, and it is good for a 54km<br />
journey, electric propulsion is the<br />
priority. However, bear in mind that<br />
if you drive on petrol power the
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Outlander PHEV is good for almost<br />
600km on a tankful. New Zealand<br />
is rolling out many fast charge<br />
stations on major routes so, if<br />
you are on a journey, a 20 minute<br />
time frame should be expected to<br />
charge from zero to 80 per cent.<br />
Even though the Outlander<br />
PHEV is a complicated car and<br />
takes some understanding, buyers<br />
needn’t be put off by its complexity.<br />
If you just get in and drive it, it<br />
quickly becomes familiar and drives<br />
little differently to the standard<br />
vehicle it is based on.<br />
Even though I didn’t take the<br />
PHEV off-road, you can drive<br />
the PHEV with the mindset it<br />
is a useful off-the-seal traveller<br />
with suspension capable of<br />
absorbing the rough stuff, and<br />
with 190mm of ground clearance,<br />
travel over undulating ground isn’t<br />
compromised.<br />
The PHEV also has composure<br />
on the highway, it travels very<br />
quietly – no surprise there – and<br />
it steers and handles like an SUV<br />
should. It feels quite sprightly given<br />
the torque generation of electric<br />
power returning a 10sec time to<br />
make 100km/h from a standstill.<br />
There’s been a common<br />
misconception that you have to<br />
drive hybrids long distances to<br />
recapture the cost of purchase.<br />
That’s now not the case with the<br />
Outlander PHEV. It it available from<br />
a seriously good price of $50,990<br />
(XLS), and it would most definitely<br />
be my choice.<br />
The evaluation car was VRXspec’ed,<br />
which adds an extra<br />
$5000, and for that you get all the<br />
Mitsubishi high-grade kit – leather<br />
trim, heated front seats, paddle<br />
gearing shifters, and keyless entry,<br />
along with a host of extra safety<br />
spec. It’s fair to say the VRX sits on<br />
the outer periphery of the luxury<br />
car market.<br />
If you think that longevity is<br />
a worry, take into account that<br />
Mitsubishi incorporates an eightyear/160,000km<br />
drive battery<br />
warranty and a five-year/100,000km<br />
mechanical warranty.<br />
Peace of mind really.<br />
LIKES<br />
Drives like a standard<br />
Outlander or any SUV.<br />
Value for money.<br />
DISLIKES<br />
Fussy tailgate release button.<br />
Firm seat cushions.<br />
PRICE<br />
Mitsubishi Outlander PHEV VRX<br />
$55,990<br />
DIMENSIONS<br />
Length 4695mm; width 1800mm;<br />
height 1710mm<br />
CONFIGURATION<br />
Four-cylinder, four-wheeldrive,<br />
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WAYLAID<br />
BY FINE WINE<br />
Rosie was ready and waiting, poised to hunt truffles.<br />
Only, where were her visitors?<br />
Words Kate Preece<br />
Overlooking vines at Black Estate.<br />
When you head out to North Canterbury, keeping to a schedule is nigh on impossible. You’ll do<br />
yourself no favours to rush the experience of meeting those who create your favourite drops.<br />
Yet, we tried. We arrived in Waipara at a very civilised 10.30am, discovering you needn’t travel far<br />
beyond Christchurch’s city limits to find New Zealand’s Winemaker of the Year 2<strong>01</strong>8.
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CLOCKWISE FROM TOP The vine-covered hillside at Greystone Wines; Muddy Water has been a certified-organic winery since 2<strong>01</strong>0;<br />
Vineyard fermentation in action.<br />
Champion New Zealand winemaker Dom Maxwell has<br />
created many a flavoursome vintage at Greystone Wines,<br />
our first destination, though it’s his techniques garnering the<br />
most attention.<br />
We ventured out on the Greystone Wines tour to get a<br />
feel for the environs. Soon, we were looking out across the<br />
35-hectare vineyard from the top of the Teviotdale Hills.<br />
Each stop on our itinerary, as well as an all-glass PurePod,<br />
was duly pointed out.<br />
As we travel the dirt roads that wind through the<br />
vineyard-cum-working-sheep-farm, General Manager Nick<br />
Gill explains the ins and outs of ‘vineyard fermentation’.<br />
The term ‘wild fermentation’ is commonly heard in this<br />
region and refers to the use of the yeast that occurs<br />
naturally on the grapes – an alternative to purchasing<br />
commercial-grade, proven and predictable yeast. Greystone<br />
- Greystone Wines -<br />
takes it one step further by letting this process (turning<br />
sugars into alcohol) play out in the vineyard, in a 2000-litre<br />
black tank positioned among the vines. Depending on the<br />
season (and temperature), fermentation takes anywhere<br />
from 10 days to up to four weeks. “It brings the season’s<br />
weather into the wine,” says Nick. And for those of<br />
us drinking the resulting drop? Expect a wider range<br />
of flavours and complexity – detectable to even wine<br />
newbies, assures Nick.<br />
The tour ends at Muddy Water – Canterbury’s first<br />
certified-organic winery, under the Greystone Wines<br />
umbrella since 2<strong>01</strong>1. I’m encouraged to stick my ear to a<br />
barrel inside the hand-built straw bale winery. Listening to<br />
the fizz gives you an idea of the action going on inside, but<br />
wrapping your taste buds around a chardonnay straight out<br />
of the barrel is something else.
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- Black Estate -<br />
Home, Netherwood and Damsteep are the three vineyards<br />
from which Black Estate creates its rather special drops. All are<br />
certified organic, with biodynamic practices at play to truly let<br />
the wine speak for itself.<br />
On this summer day, it was hard to go past the 2<strong>01</strong>8 Treble<br />
Rosé, made from five grape varieties from all three vineyards.<br />
One taste will prove this is not the typical rosé! The playful drop<br />
is a fruity, sweet number, with a distinctly candy scent on the<br />
nose. Its deep colour comes from the grapes spending 28 days<br />
with their skin on. It’s thick on the mouth, and more beaujoulais<br />
than rosé.<br />
After a generous tasting session, we sat in the restaurant and<br />
gazed out on another truly magnificent Waipara landscape while<br />
exploring a broad range of entrees. From raw fish with avocado,<br />
radish, iceplant and oregano, to fried duck egg with cos lettuce,<br />
goat’s curd and za’atar, the tastes were as varied as the wines<br />
produced by the terrior.<br />
- Limestone Hills -<br />
Rosie is pulling at the lead when we arrive at Limestone Hills.<br />
We are almost an hour behind schedule and she had seen<br />
her owner, Gareth Renowden, get her treats some time ago.<br />
Beagles are motivated by food and she knows that every truffle<br />
she finds for us will result in a treat for her.<br />
Truffles are a particularly special type of underground<br />
mushroom that fetch a price tag as high as $3000 per kilogram<br />
for the bianchetto variety. Limestone Hills, where Gareth lives<br />
with his wife Camille, was the first place in New Zealand to<br />
grow the white truffle, of which Rosie will unearth the most in<br />
May. In mid-winter, the black Perigords will be coming thick and<br />
fast, but now, in summer, Rosie’s hunting out burgundy truffle.<br />
Rosie has been finding this buried treasure since she was<br />
three months old, with her largest discovery to date weighing<br />
500g. Her super sniffer is finely attuned to finding these oddlooking<br />
bundles, which spend their life developing the pungent<br />
aroma that will ensure distribution by animal – be it canine,<br />
boar, mouse, rat, or even fly. (In Australia, where the largest<br />
commercial quantities in the southern hemisphere are grown,<br />
truffles are a favourite of the long-nosed potoroo.)<br />
It isn’t long before Rosie comes up trumps. Scratching at<br />
the ground to mark the spot, she’s rewarded by Gareth, who<br />
then unearths the culinary beauty – this one bound for Inati in<br />
Christchurch. Simon Levy tops of the list of requests on this<br />
day, but Pegasus Bay Restaurant and Auckland’s Pasture will be<br />
hoping for their share of burgundy tout de suite.<br />
A truffle will last two weeks in the fridge, where it must be<br />
stored in an airtight container – unless you want all your high-fat<br />
ingredients truffle-infused. A 100g truffle can flavour a dozen<br />
eggs. Gareth had just finished his truffle-infused brie, but did<br />
share his truffle butter and made our mouths water with tales<br />
of carbonara made using truffle-infused eggs and slices of freshly<br />
grated truffle… He warns us not to be fooled by truffle oil, it’s<br />
not the real deal; the aroma has been artificially created, with<br />
not one truffle harmed in the process.<br />
FROM TOP View from a table at Black Estate; The irresistible Rosie,<br />
truffle dog in residence at Limestone Hills.
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- Pegasus Bay -<br />
By the time we reach Pegasus Bay, we were nearly two hours<br />
behind schedule – what did I tell you? But the welcome is warm<br />
at this family-run establishment.<br />
Winemaking was something neurologist Ivan Donaldson did<br />
in his spare time, at first in the garage of his Christchurch home.<br />
The ever-growing passion led to the purchase of 69 hectares,<br />
which had its first vine cuttings in the ground in 1986.<br />
At the award-winning winery and restaurant there’s yet<br />
another stunning vista to drink in, but this time it’s more about<br />
the established gardens, which boast a myriad of different rooms<br />
and expansive water feature. Ivan’s wife Christine planted it<br />
all – from the herbs and rhubarb through to figs, olives and<br />
stone fruit, all of which can find themselves pride of plate in the<br />
restaurant, run by daughter-in-law Belinda.<br />
Each of the four sons hold key roles, with Matt the winemaker,<br />
overseen by Ivan, who continues to be the master of all things<br />
viticulture.<br />
We meet with son Ed (marketing manager), husband to<br />
Belinda, and the man ensuring the Pegasus Bay story continues<br />
to be heard around the world – the wine already drunk in more<br />
than 20 countries.<br />
Riesling is the variety of highest production at Pegasus Bay<br />
(pinot noir takes out the No 2 spot). Ed says it’s loved by the<br />
“wine geeks”, yet overall underrated as a variety – so we make a<br />
note to try all five types at tasting time.<br />
Also produced here is the Main Divide label, which relates to<br />
wines made using grapes from growers around the region.<br />
We arrive home two and a half hours later than scheduled<br />
– me with only one bottle to savour, but with many others<br />
marked as new faves for another visit to vine country... or the<br />
bottle shop.<br />
- TOP TIPS -<br />
At Greystone Wines + Muddy Water<br />
Take the tour.<br />
For $125 per person, be driven around the vineyards<br />
before getting to sample wine straight from the barrel<br />
and enjoy an artisan platter.<br />
At Black Estate<br />
Go for the cheese.<br />
The chef is a true cheese fiend, and our serving<br />
included a five-year-old Karikaas gouda and a Little<br />
River brie (from Nelson), on a platter with locally<br />
sourced honeycomb, chutney and slices of apple.<br />
At Limestone Hills<br />
Buy that truffle.<br />
With every tour to date having unearthed prized<br />
funghi, why not make a foodie weekend out of the<br />
experience?<br />
At The Boneline<br />
Take the walk.<br />
Even if it’s just the five-minute wander down to the<br />
amphitheatre, where views showcase the rows of<br />
vines filed in military precision set against a dramatic<br />
hillside backdrop. Though do consider carrying on to<br />
complete the 50-minute 2.1km self-guided amble.<br />
At Pegasus Bay<br />
Try the Bel Canto.<br />
Spicy orange zesty with stone fruit flavours. It will<br />
redefine your understanding of riesling – not quite as<br />
bone dry as Europe’s most arid rieslings, but it’s close.<br />
The North Canterbury Wine & Food Festival<br />
Book it in.<br />
Get to know 28 wineries in one beautiful swoop<br />
when this delicious festival takes over Glenmark<br />
Domain on March 10. There’s even a bus from<br />
Christchurch if you can’t wangle a sober driver.
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FOOD TRENDS:<br />
EDIBLE FLOWERS<br />
Vanessa Ortynsky catches up with Marion Smith to discover<br />
a growing world of colour and beauty.<br />
Eating our greens is something most of us do every day. Not to mention,<br />
we’d be lost without the tastes and textures of fruit. Yet somehow, over<br />
the years, using flowers in our food and drinks has waned in popularity.<br />
In ancient Chinese and Roman cultures, flowers were frequently used in<br />
cooking, with a resurgence in the 1970s. Fortunately, edible flowers have<br />
once again become popular in Canterbury and throughout the country<br />
with many chefs and bakers, and sometimes bartenders, incorporating their<br />
unique flavours into dishes of all kinds.<br />
Marion Smith is an edible flower<br />
grower who, in 2<strong>01</strong>7, created<br />
Petal & Co (petalandco.nz). Her<br />
aim was to provide chefs and<br />
bakers in Christchurch and North<br />
Canterbury with access to local,<br />
fresh, edible flowers and leaves –<br />
and she’s growing strong.<br />
Her flowers are grown and<br />
harvested at her home, just 20<br />
minutes north of Christchurch,<br />
where they grow naturally in<br />
compost-rich soil for optimum<br />
flavour and longevity.<br />
LK Carlton<br />
Image: Malia Rose Photography<br />
DEFINITION<br />
A flower is ‘edible’ if it ticks a<br />
couple of boxes. Of course, it<br />
must be intrinsically non-toxic<br />
and cannot have been exposed<br />
to anything toxic (e.g. poisonous<br />
sprays). Attractive in colour, taste<br />
varies from mildly floral (violas),<br />
to savoury (nasturtium) to sweet<br />
and intense (lavender and roses).<br />
Some will have fragrance, but<br />
not all. Lots of flowers can be<br />
used whole (e.g. pansies, violas,<br />
campanulas) but with most it’s<br />
best to pluck off the petals and<br />
add these to the dish.
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WHERE TO FIND THEM<br />
Local hospitality providers appreciate the unique<br />
flavours and appearance of edible flowers – here are<br />
some of our favourites:<br />
Tuam Street Kitchen<br />
New on the scene, Tuam Street Kitchen (at No 28)<br />
incorporates edible flowers into many dishes. Think<br />
smoothie bowls, hotcakes and even salads. We love<br />
stopping in for creative meals that are equal parts<br />
beautiful and delicious.<br />
Ivory Bar<br />
A North Canterbury heritage building in Rangiora has<br />
been transformed into upscale bar and restaurant called<br />
Ivory Bar. It’s quickly become known for its delicious<br />
tapas and intricate cocktails, many of which are served<br />
with edible flowers.<br />
Liquor King Carlton<br />
LK Carlton (17 Papanui Road) recently reinvented<br />
itself with a brand new fit-out. The concept store has<br />
different zones: The Conservatory showcases white<br />
wine and clear spirits, The Brewhouse focuses on beer,<br />
and The Distillery is home to all the whiskys and dark<br />
spirits. LK Carlton also stocks plenty of snacks and edible<br />
flowers that pair perfectly with drinks. Believe us, this<br />
isn’t your average bottle shop.<br />
Tuam Street Kitchen<br />
Image: Vanessa Ortynsky<br />
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BENEFITS<br />
Adding edible flowers to a dish or<br />
drink will enhance it in so many ways.<br />
Often the first thing noticed will be<br />
the colour and beauty added by the<br />
flowers, next the different textures<br />
and subtle flavours. Food just looks<br />
so good enhanced with petals and<br />
flowers.<br />
Many flowers are incredibly good<br />
for you as well. Calendula (pot<br />
marigold) for example has all sorts of<br />
benefits including anti-viral and antiinflammatory<br />
properties.<br />
WHAT TYPES<br />
ARE EDIBLE<br />
Many people are already growing<br />
edible flowers in their gardens<br />
without even realising it! While the<br />
list of everyday edible flowers can<br />
be surprisingly large, many different<br />
groups of plants are represented.<br />
Most common, perhaps, are the<br />
annual edibles including nasturtium,<br />
marigolds, nigella, cornflowers and<br />
zinnia, as well as the ubiquitous viola<br />
and pansies.<br />
Perennials (which don’t need<br />
replanting every year) are represented<br />
with the roses and lavender, as well as<br />
dahlias, phlox, fuchsia and many more.<br />
Lots of herbs have very cute<br />
flowers that usually taste like the<br />
parent plant, but with the bonus of<br />
being oh-so pretty. Think chives, sage,<br />
thyme, rosemary and basil.<br />
Vegetables and salad plants can<br />
often have tasty flowers. Ignore your<br />
broccoli for long and be rewarded by<br />
hundreds of small delicious flowers.<br />
It’s the same with radishes, beetroot,<br />
and rocket – extra tasty in a fresh<br />
green salad.<br />
Even plants often classed as weeds<br />
can have beautiful and tasty edible<br />
flowers. Young dandelion flowers are<br />
beautiful and clover flowers are sweet<br />
and pretty.<br />
HARVESTING<br />
Pick flowers in the cool of the<br />
morning and make sure they are clean<br />
and bug free. If you need to store<br />
them, make sure they are dry and<br />
put them in a sealed container in the<br />
fridge. Most flowers will keep for a<br />
couple of days in this way.<br />
Pop a flower into your LK Carlton recipe cocktail<br />
SERVING PRESENTATION<br />
There are a multitude of ways to use edible flowers on your food. Cakes look<br />
extra beautiful decorated with flowers. Try similar sizes (maybe of violas and<br />
cornflowers) in a ring around the outside, or mix it up with a couple of large<br />
flowers centrally surrounded by smaller ones (roses and dianthus are beautiful<br />
together). A combination of complete blooms and petals is also effective.<br />
All plates of food look extra appetising with some judicious edible flower<br />
action. A smattering of chive flowers on soup, a scatter of marigold petals<br />
over a casserole, or a gorgeous primula delicately placed next to that delicious<br />
piece of cheesecake.<br />
As well as serving edible flowers fresh as a garnish, you can also quite<br />
successfully dry many types for future use – useful if you have a glut in<br />
your garden.<br />
Pressing flowers for cake decorations is quite popular at the moment and<br />
this can give a whole new dimension to the bloom by becoming transparent<br />
and ethereal.<br />
Crystallising flowers is a way of preserving them, while giving added visual<br />
and taste appeal. This is a simple process that sees caster sugar dusted onto<br />
petals wetted with whisked egg white (or gum Arabic for a vegan alternative).<br />
Left to dry for at least 24 hours, they become a show-stopping addition to<br />
sweet treats.<br />
Image: Vanessa Ortynsky
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With a fresh summer menu that includes a new breakfast line-up, Café Kudos is a<br />
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functions and offers its own boardroom for corporate gatherings.<br />
235 Annex Road, Middleton<br />
03 338 18<strong>01</strong><br />
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CORNER HOUSE<br />
Many make a beeline to Church Corner Mall for Corner House’s expansive menu<br />
of Cantonese dishes. From soups to sizzling plates at very reasonable prices. The<br />
menu choices include tofu and vegetable options, plus everyone’s favourite meats,<br />
even venison. Corner House is open for lunch and dinner and offers takeaways<br />
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The new look Untouched World Kitchen is the perfect oasis away from the hustle<br />
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the kitchen serves up exceptional dishes that will surprise and delight your taste<br />
buds. Dine al fresco in the garden, or cosy up with a coffee by the fire. There are<br />
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sugar-free) treats, all made in-house. Enjoy easy off-street parking and a spot of<br />
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LUNCH DUTY<br />
The free-range grazing of holiday life is over and school is back in session.<br />
To help you fill those lunchboxes and tick off the four food<br />
groups, here are a few out-of-the-box ideas.<br />
Words Kate Preece<br />
Vegetables & fruits<br />
• Traffic light skewers: cherry tomato, orange capsicum<br />
and cucumber<br />
• Fruit kebabs: strawberries, orange, banana (tossed in<br />
lemon juice to prevent browning), kiwifruit, grapes<br />
• Lettuce or cabbage wraps: make a bread-free BLT by<br />
wrapping ingredients in leaves<br />
• Roasted nori: these dried seaweed sheets are a<br />
superfood in themselves (high in iodine, protein, fibre,<br />
vitamins and minerals).<br />
Grains, breads & cereals<br />
• Rice balls: cook sushi or short-grain rice and roll around<br />
chopped vegetables (include soy sauce for dipping)<br />
• Wholegrains: opt for wholegrain bread, crackers<br />
or cereals<br />
Milk & milk products<br />
• Plain or fruit yoghurt: tubs of yoghurt kept in the freezer<br />
should defrost by lunchtime<br />
• Frozen smoothies: dairy (banana: 2 bananas, 2 cups<br />
milk/yoghurt, 1 tsp vanilla) or dairy-free (coconut,<br />
pineapple & banana: 200ml coconut milk, 125g<br />
pineapple chunks, 100ml pineapple juice, 2 bananas)<br />
Protein & meat-free alternatives<br />
• Hard-boiled eggs: on their own, as curried eggs or<br />
mashed into sandwiches with mayonnaise and chives<br />
• Hummus: perfect paired with vege sticks<br />
• Roasted chickpeas: dry, then roast in a mix of oil, garlic<br />
salt and dried herbs
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90 STYLE | wine<br />
WINE NEWS<br />
Words Kate Preece<br />
Rosé all the way<br />
There’s no doubt rosé will be on the drinks menu wherever you<br />
go this summer. Finding it particularly wonderful on a hot day, I<br />
was unaware it was such a divisive drop, but it is one that some<br />
will turn down with gusto. For the fans, we’ve picked one to add<br />
to your must-try list. Rabbit Ranch has released its 2<strong>01</strong>8 vintage,<br />
made entirely from Central Otago pinot noir, and it’s a true<br />
delight. Think summer fruits and berries, crisp white peach and,<br />
according to one of our tasters, vanilla and almond, and you can<br />
see why it was a winner.<br />
Not so tart<br />
If rosé is not your style, but you’re a red<br />
fan looking for something white to chill<br />
with, best seek out a sauvignon sémillon.<br />
It’s a blend the Australians are all over,<br />
but look locally and start with the one<br />
made by Pegasus Bay – where the<br />
sémillon fruit gets lashings of sunshine.<br />
The two grapes are harvested at different<br />
times and fermented separately, with<br />
the sémillon in old French oak barrels<br />
(no oak added). Described as Bordeauxinfluenced<br />
and food-orientated, it’s<br />
complex on the mouth and less sharp<br />
than a straight sauvignon blanc. A great<br />
one to match with freshly caught fish at<br />
the bach.<br />
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Maude Pinot Noir 2<strong>01</strong>7. At the NZ Wine of the<br />
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in NZ, Best Pinot Noir in NZ and Best Wine<br />
from Central Otago. That’s the trifecta right<br />
there. It’s all thanks to the efforts of winemaking<br />
couple Sarah-Kate and Dan Dineen at their Lake<br />
Wanaka winery (try before you buy at Maude<br />
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With limited availability, it’s a berry drop to<br />
enjoy now or cellar for five years.
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with Les Mills<br />
2<br />
Sunday 24 March 2<strong>01</strong>9<br />
CITY2SURF<br />
city2surf.co.nz<br />
with Les Mills
Armstrong<br />
Prestige Hagley<br />
Park Polo<br />
PAGE<br />
94-95<br />
Jack Archibald, George Cooper-Dixon, James Harper, Lachie Appleby
James Harper, Jack Archibald, Kate Preece, Charlotte Smulders,<br />
George Cooper-Dixon, Lachie Appleby<br />
Mike Laney, Monica Ryan, Janene Brown, David Dredge<br />
STYLE MARQUEE AT THE<br />
HAGLEY PARK POLO<br />
Stephen and Jane Rennie<br />
The Armstrong Prestige Hagley Park Polo once again<br />
transformed the Garden City’s green heart into a<br />
destination for high-energy action. From talented local<br />
and international polo players and exceptional ponies<br />
to super fast sports cars, it was a day of continued<br />
excitement. The <strong>Style</strong> marquee was, of course, the place<br />
to be, with guests in a prime position to soak up the<br />
atmosphere, champagne in hand. Congratulations to<br />
Team Waireka for taking out the cup.<br />
Paul and Christelle Dallimore<br />
Shelley and Phil Frost<br />
Cilla Glasson, Diana Smith
Nick and Renee Marfell, Joanne and David Whibley<br />
The winning team – Team Waireka<br />
Megan Evans, Helen Charles, Cindy-Lee Sinclair<br />
HAGLEY PARK POLO TEAM SHIRT PRESENTATION<br />
Team Waireka<br />
Team Bayleys<br />
Team Louis<br />
Team <strong>Style</strong>
WELCOMING SINGAPORE<br />
AIRLINES’ A350<br />
Gareth Williamson, Kenny Teo<br />
Agroup of travel and plane enthusiasts gathered to<br />
witness the first touchdown by Singapore Airlines’<br />
A350. The onlookers pressed faces to the glass as<br />
plane received its official water salute, then jumped on<br />
board for a quick tour. The welcome party turned green<br />
with envy as they realised they were grounded, and it<br />
was time to let the real passengers set off Singapore.<br />
Photography: Port Hills Productions,<br />
Helen Oakes & Graham Weatherby<br />
Edrea Kher, Justin Watson, Philip Goh, Beth Soh<br />
Annie Crombie, Ian Collier, Dalwyn Sinclair, Sarah Crowe<br />
Sarah Clarke, Warwick Beatson<br />
Jessica Cribbens<br />
Briony Rodden, Nicole Knapp, Debbie Moore, Robyn Mehlhopt
The Ultimate<br />
Driving Machine<br />
KNOW YOU CAN.<br />
THE ALL-NEW BMW X5.<br />
Experience new levels of refinement in the all-new BMW X5. Its imposing presence, accentuated by the bold new kidney grille,<br />
alludes to the substantial power concealed beneath the bonnet. The application of intelligent technology ensures that power<br />
delivers extraordinary capability. And, in a BMW first, the xOffroad package provides a choice of driving modes for adverse<br />
conditions: xSand, xGravel, xSnow, and xRock. Inside, dual 12.3” high-definition screens provide unparalleled control and<br />
connectivity. And, with next-level luxury emanating from every detail, driving the all-new BMW X5 is pure pleasure.<br />
Visit Christchurhc BMW to find out more.<br />
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98 STYLE | win<br />
WIN WITH STYLE<br />
Every month, <strong>Style</strong> sources a range of exceptional prizes to give away.<br />
It’s easy to enter, simply go to www.style.kiwi and fill in your details on the<br />
‘Win With <strong>Style</strong>’ page. Entries close <strong>February</strong> 21.<br />
Experience en pointe talent<br />
The Royal New Zealand Ballet’s Choreographic Series is<br />
an opportunity to experience four ground-breaking, original<br />
dance works by celebrated choreographers from around<br />
the world. Win two Premium tickets to the March 8<br />
evening show at the Isaac Theatre Royal to enjoy with a<br />
glass of bubbles. A $170 night out, on us.<br />
Go mega<br />
Keep the summer sounds up loud with a wireless UE<br />
MEGABOOM 3 with 20-hours battery life. From campsite<br />
to poolside, it’s dust, drop and water proof – “Dunk it,<br />
splash it, drench it, crank it!” Plus, it sounds amazing. We<br />
have a blue one, valued at $379.90, to give away.<br />
Sip & sup<br />
We have a double pass ($70) to the North Canterbury<br />
Wine & Food Festival on March 10 to give away!<br />
Discover seasonal flavours at an eclectic range of food<br />
stalls, sample an incredible selection of premium North<br />
Canterbury wines, and enjoy local live music at Glenmark<br />
Domain in Waipara.<br />
Scrub up<br />
Start the season with the latest coffee scrub trend! Glow<br />
Works Body Hair Removal Scrub is a natural treatment<br />
that helps remove unwanted hair, by breaking down the<br />
hair follicles from the root. Gluten- and paraben-free, and<br />
completely vegan friendly. Win a twin pack valued at $70.<br />
LAST MONTH’S WINNERS: LIVING GREEN: Emily Russell. UE BOOM 3: Robert Weir.<br />
GREENROOTS JUICERY: Ann Liu. REVLON HIGHLIGHTING PALETTE: Andrina Grigg, Wendy du Toit, Kate Walters.<br />
*Conditions: Each entry is limited to one per person. You may enter all giveaways. If you are selected as a winner, your name will be published in the following<br />
month’s edition. By registering your details, entrants give permission for Star Media to send further correspondence, which you can opt out of at any stage.
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