Entrenched in the upper echelons of fashion design, update this classic coat with playful proportions, and a focus on the waist, to pull rank. The star of the season (worn by the street style set) is Loewe’s backwards trench with a metallic chest piece.
For those after more subtle twists on the classic, we suggest Alexander McQueen’s romantic over-blown silhouette, and Fendi’s belted number with silver hardware. Of course, Burberry is always a fighter for the trench coat — this season, it’s worn with long lapels and soft epaulettes on the shoulder.
From left: HELEN CHERRY TRENCH COAT from Workshop, TRENCH COAT IN GABARDINE from Saint Laurent, The Long Waterloo Heritage Trench Coat from Burberry.
From left: Hybrid Military Trench Coat from Alexander McQueen, Lee Mathews Hudson Jacket from Muse boutique, ALEXANDRE VAUTHIER Runway Trench Coat from Faradays.
Words Jessica-Belle Greer | PHOTOS Holly Sarah Burgess | 14 Dec 2021
Tiffany & Co. has a longstanding legacy of discovering the world’s most mesmerising coloured gemstones, including those that had never been used in jewellery until it had the Tiffany twinkle of appreciation.
Revelling in its rich heritage, the Artistry and Brilliance collection features time-honoured treasures, including Aquamarines, Pink Sapphires, Green and Blue Tourmalines and Tanzanites. The sparkling high jewellery pieces create an artful chiaroscuro of colour and craftsmanship for those fortunate enough to wear them.
Tiffany & Co. Ring in Platinum with Aquamarine and Diamonds, Bracelet in Platinum with Aquamarines and Diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. Necklace in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum with Yellow and White Diamonds, Bracelet in 18k Yellow Gold and Platinum with Yellow and White Diamonds, Ring in Platinum with a Pink Sapphire and Diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. Ring in Platinum with Green Tourmaline and Diamonds, Ring in Platinum with Blue Tourmaline and Diamonds, Pendant in Platinum with a Blue Tourmaline and Diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. Ring in Platinum with Tanzanite and Diamonds, Pendant in Platinum with Tanzanite and Diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. Ring in Platinum with Cuprian Elbaite Tourmaline and Diamonds.
Tiffany & Co. Earrings in Platinum with Aquamarine and Diamonds.
Image credit: Hand Model: Fliss Grennell. Manicure: Phoebe Watt Makeup.
Ponsonby Road cafes and restaurants are primed on prime real estate for long lunches and even longer waitlists. But as the sit-down eateries stretch out down the street, a new kid just around the corner — Fat Belly Deli — is switching things up.
Situated as an aside on Franklin Road, the gourmet sandwich shop offers 10 sensational styles that can be grabbed on the go, or with a make-your-own option for those that want to give the menu a run for its money.
The new opening is a combined effort by four co-owners who, between them, have owned popular bars in Christchurch. “For various reasons, including Covid, we’ve all inadvertently ended up back in Auckland again,” says one of them, Fraser Hepburn. “Everyone’s brought something to the table, which has made it easy.”
From left: Fat Belly Deli interior; French baguette with ham and cheese.
That no-fuss philosophy permeates across the shop. In the former Flowers on Franklin space, it has kept its exposed brick walls and added a large counter and deli chiller to line up along. But what to order when it’s your turn?
Smokey and the Bandit is a moreish mouthful of smoked cheddar, bacon, pulled pork, jalapenos, onion and chipotle sauce (with or without chilli). If you have a sweet tooth, The Tangy One is an uncanny yet delicious combination of tasty cheddar, strawberry jam, ready salted chips and mayonnaise.
You can’t go wrong with the classics, such as the Reuben on rye and French baguette with ham and cheese. For those going it on their own, the ingredients are the usual fresh fare, from pickles to pastrami. Wrap it up with ciabatta, French bread, focaccia, rye or a brioche bun — delivered early each morning by a neighbouring baker.
The Reuben.
To be able to serve those on their way to work, Fat Belly Deli opens at 7am, at least an hour earlier than those establishments that have been up late the night before. Breakfast specials, including a bacon and egg roll and coffee combo, are available until 9am. You might want to pick up a sammy (and sweet patisserie) for lunch at the same time, with pre-made options ready to go, or made in the time it takes to brew Mojo’s signature blend.
This is just the beginning for Fat Belly Deli, which opens its doors on weekdays, but hopes to extend to weekends soon. Finding hospitality staff due to the ongoing effects of the pandemic has been a challenge, but Hepburn is confident they will get over any growing pains.
Fat Belly Deli is located at the top of Franklin Road.
The team plans to expand on the menu and offer seating on a small mezzanine floor to the back of the store. Come spring, there will be an outside set-up with a canine-friendly space — the owners’ pets are listed as company directors on the website, so they are sure to be there.
Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 7am — 3pm Currently closedweekends
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If there is one silver lining to be found during last-minute lockdowns, it’s that nature is given a chance to breathe. The sky becomes clearer, birds become bolder, and our landscapes let out a sigh of relief.
Stuck indoors, or to the confines of our neighbourhoods, humans don’t fare as well in such times. Naturally, booking an escape to the great outdoors gives us something to look forward to when we can spread our wings once more.
Tourism operators are excited to share the best of what our country has to offer again. But in an eagerness for business to return to normal, unsustainable practices threaten to tip nature out of balance. In a typical year, the industry contributes 8 to 10 percent of New Zealand’s total carbon emissions, harming the very environments we set out to appreciate. Herein lies the industry’s paradox. It’s time for a new itinerary.
Tūtira is New Zealand’s first climate positive tourism provider offering the ultimate high country, low impact experiences. Its guided electric motorbike tours explore some of the most majestic privately-owned stations in New Zealand, where you will feel but a blip in the breath-taking landscapes. Kiwi-made electric motorbike technology ensures each ride is smooth and silent, allowing you to take in the serene and expansive scenery in all its glory.
On offer is one of New Zealand’s finest high country land holdings, Lake Hāwea Station in the Queenstown Lakes District. The 6500-hectare property produces top-grade merino wool, lamb and purebred Angus beef. Guests here will enjoy exclusive access to the farm’s dramatic landscapes, which undulate from the pristine lakeside to tussock covered hilltops and rolling backcountry.
Another option, Middlehurst Station, is an original New Zealand high country merino farm in the heart of Marlborough’s Awatere Valley. Visitors have the run of its vast 16,000 hectare property — from the broad riverbeds around the homestead to the varied backcountry and rugged peaks of the upper Kaikōura Ranges. A new station stay in Canterbury will be announced soon.
With curated rides available for groups of up to ten, this is your chance to experience outstanding high country hospitality and the rustic charms of your surroundings. Tūtira’s off-the-beaten-track adventures are typically three days — with three-course meals featuring local produce along the way.
In Te Reo Māori, Tūtira translates to gathering together in a row or a line, which is similar to how guests experience the stations on an at-your-own-pace ride. It is also the title of one of the first books to discuss the ecological impacts of farming in New Zealand. Encouraging guests to understand the past and look ahead to the future, Tūtira shares the tangata whenua, history, heritage and environmental story that makes each high country visit unique.
When we need a break from modern life’s complexities, reconnecting with nature helps us to reflect on what’s truly important. For Tūtira, it’s protecting some of the country’s greatest natural assets long after a stay. Ten percent of revenue from each trip goes to on-station conservation and regeneration efforts. Guests are welcome to encounter these grounding initiatives, from habitat and biodiversity restoration to waterways protection and regenerative soil projects.
Tūtira approaches tourism with the principles of carbon negativity and a restorative connection to land, food and fibre. Each trip includes climate positive offsets equal to 200 percent of all experience emissions, including the complimentary transfers to the location. It’s part of Tūtira’s committed to making New Zealand’s pure, clean promise a reality. Creating a new, and renewed, normal.
“There comes a time in every woman’s life when the only thing that helps is a glass of champagne,” to quote the iconic Bette Davis. Along with providing reporters with the perfect quip, Davis is admired retrospectively for leading the way for women in Hollywood, fighting for equal pay and equally challenging roles.
We think she would have found a fast friend in the vivacious Marquis De Conflans Champagne, which likes to be called MDC for short. Its bottle featuring the image of an equally independent and passionate woman, with golden hair and an elaborate gown, makes for great company.
Embodying the modern, pioneering spirit of MDC, the heroine holds a torch and a sword — to light the way as she forges ahead. Her tall crown is a nod to her heritage. Born from a champagne house founded in 1859, MDC is one of a few with a female at the helm, a fearless innovator and challenger of the status quo.
With seven generations of knowledge and expertise, MDC is a tribute to the royal families of the region, the original protectors of the land and lovers of champagne. The area is rich with history — from Clovis I setting the trend for champagne to flow at French coronations, including for the Sun King of Louis XIV, to it being the toast of the Belle Époque town at the opening of the Eiffel Tower at the 1889 Paris Exposition Universelle. When celebrating, champagne is always a good idea — its tradition and modernity shaken up together.
However, it’s not all heraldry and hedonism. MDC is for forward-thinking sippers, crafted for contemporary senses and sensibilities with sustainability front of mind. It is leading the way as a ‘clean’ champagne with minimal impact on the environment.
The winery was one of the first to use photovoltaic solar panels, converting solar energy directly into electrical energy. Rainwater harvesting techniques make the most of the earth’s resources, and a green wall assists in energy efficiency. As such, it has earnt the High Environmental Value certification, overseen by the Ministry of Agriculture in France.
When it comes to the expression of natural resources, good things take time. The grapes are handpicked, before being made into an exceptional base wine with only the heart of the press. The champagne is aged for three years — longer than many — to allow it to develop character and flavour fully.
MDC is part of the low-dosage movement, adding minimal sugar to allow the terroir of the wine itself to sparkle and shine. The result is a refreshing, crisp, and complex champagne for the modern world. It will lift any mood.
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