Cityscape Christmas 2019
Bring on the party, Cityscapers! Addington Cup Week kicks off the season we love to love, and we are sooo ready. We bring you all the deets on the biggest week in Christchurch’s social calendar. Important information like what the judges are looking for in The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Competition and stuff about the racing as well, like pointers on how to pick a winner. And thanks to Callam Mitchell and his team at Team Event, Addington Cup Week is just the start of party season. We talk to the promoter putting the icing on Christchurch’s cake this summer. Ladi6 is just one of the fantastic artists he is bringing to town, and we check in with her as well (that’s her gorgeous self on the cover). The days are counting down to Christmas and with that comes the fun and the challenge of finding the perfect gift for all those on your ‘Nice’ list. We live to serve here at Cityscape, and so we have served up a curated Christmas gift guide brimming with ideas fresh and failsafe. Nailing that pressy list is the best reason possible for heading to the central city and exploring its retail hotspots, followed by a drink and some nibbles, of course. We shine our spotlight on what’s new in the inner city, from retail meccas to the hottest hospo hangouts. And if 2020 is looking like the year to put a ring on it, check out our feature on the amazingly creative community of jewellers we have in this city. As always, we also bring you what’s hot in cuisine, events, home and couture.
Bring on the party, Cityscapers! Addington Cup Week kicks off the season we love to love, and we are sooo ready. We bring you all the deets on the biggest week in Christchurch’s social calendar. Important information like what the judges are looking for in The Crossing Fashion Starts Here Best Dressed Competition and stuff about the racing as well, like pointers on how to pick a winner. And thanks to Callam Mitchell and his team at Team Event, Addington Cup Week is just the start of party season. We talk to the promoter putting the icing on Christchurch’s cake this summer. Ladi6 is just one of the fantastic artists he is bringing to town, and we check in with her as well (that’s her gorgeous self on the cover). The days are counting down to Christmas and with that comes the fun and the challenge of finding the perfect gift for all those on your ‘Nice’ list. We live to serve here at Cityscape, and so we have served up a curated Christmas gift guide brimming with ideas fresh and failsafe. Nailing that pressy list is the best reason possible for heading to the central city and exploring its retail hotspots, followed by a drink and some nibbles, of course. We shine our spotlight on what’s new in the inner city, from retail meccas to the hottest hospo hangouts. And if 2020 is looking like the year to put a ring on it, check out our feature on the amazingly creative community of jewellers we have in this city. As always, we also bring you what’s hot in cuisine, events, home and couture.
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HEROIC STATEMENTS
CUTLER & CO KYLE
SHOE, NAVY SUEDE
NO EXCESS COTTON
STRIPE BLAZER
CUTLER & CO BRET
LINEN SHIRT, SORBET
CUTLER & CO HEATH
BLAZER, NAVY CHECK
CUTLER & CO
GEORGE SHOE, TAN
with a crisp white shirt and blazer,
but it’s more relaxed now. You can
see this in the greater flexibility in
the corporate world, where it’s
become about dressing for the
occasion or the audience. What do
you see as the key to a good Cup
Week outfit? Again, it’s all in the
details, the small touches – it’s all
about getting the presentation
right. We expect to see less
traditional suiting and more
co-ordinated statement blazers
and trousers in the men’s fashion
competitions. It must be a real
buzz when customers pick up on
the advice you give them? Yes, it’s
great to see people responding to
that and leaving looking their best.
A lot come in wanting advice, and
it’s great to see that they are
prepared to ask. They feel they can
trust us to give them the right
advice – it’s more than just making
a sale. Some come in with a fixed
idea of what they want, which can
be more of a challenge, but it’s
good when they respond to some
different options. What’s the
secret to rocking the no-socks
look? Confidence! Choose the right
shoe for what you're wearing. A
trainer or loafer are the easiest to
pull off, or try a brogue or monk
strap for a more dressy look. It’s
party season too – what’s your
advice for a look that can go from
the office to an after-work
function? A sports jacket or blazer
with a knit T-shirt under it, either
merino or linen. Or a collarless shirt.
If you need a collared shirt at work,
a good option is to take a crisp
T-shirt with you and change before
the party. The same with shoes –
take some trainers and swap.
Tell us about your range of fabrics
– where do they come from, and
what guides your selections?
We’re inspired by the beautiful
print fabrics from Italy – they
combine wonderful tones and
creative designs, often in Egyptian
cottons and linens. The knit fabrics
used in the sports jackets make for
a really comfortable garment. Many
of the mills are using sustainable
yarns, organic or recycled cottons,
hemp and linen, with zero
discharge of chemicals. We choose
key items from mills that are aware
of their responsibilities. If you
could give the men of
Christchurch one style or fashion
tip, what would it be? Embrace
the great fashion that is on offer, be
confident, be proud of your style
and enjoy colour.
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