CONTRAST THE CONCRETE

Portfolio models at The Christchurch Art Gallery Breast Cancer Foundation fundraiser, photographed by Annupam. 

Internationally renowned architect Rick A. Ball stated, “It is in the city where life begins”. I completely agree. I love nothing more than getting dressed up and heading into our urban space, and this month I found myself in various locations, all in the name of fashion. 

First, I was behind the scenes to model the latest collection by Dame Trelise Cooper for Lynn Woods. Next, I attended the MFactor fashion show for Ronald McDonald House at The Tannery, and most recently, I attended the annual Breast Cancer Foundation fundraiser at The Christchurch Art Gallery. These events bring people into the city, with fashion being the conduit to couture and kindness, raising over $150,000 in charitable donations. Well done, Ōtautahi – your generosity is so greatly appreciated.

No matter where I venture, a smile is always in fashion. No, our city is not known as a fashion mecca, but within our four Aves, you can certainly find stylish people going to-and-fro donning attire that is, in some cases, fit for the runway. 

On this note, you may come across me snapping candid photos of people on the street whose style speaks to me. So far, I have spotted some pretty stylish Cantabrians, wearing everything from Tod’s loafers to Marc Jacobs jackets, pops of colour from H&M, and some pretty cool vintage threads. My credo is this: it doesn’t matter where you bought it. It matters how you wear it. 

For this month’s couture section, we offer up some knit kit to keep you warm and in style this autumn season and contrast the urban concrete with beautifully lit colours that allow us to layer up and warm us up!

See Kia’s picks for May’s Couture, here.