23 January 2025
Hard Yards
Tāera. Fashion.
Photographer & Stylist: Francine Boer
MODEL: BRIDGET TWEED
Shot: ON LOCATION AT WAITĀHUNA
Workwear for women on the land. We showcase Betacraft’s new women’s summer range in its natural environment – on the farm.
Bridget wears the Women’s Horizon Shirt in Dark Navy, $60, the Wildridge Glenmore Woollen Jersey in Navy, $180, the Vortex Tights 25” in Jet Black, $70, and the Merino Work Sock, $45.
Bridget wears the Women’s Horizon Shirt in Light Pink, $60, the Station Shorts 3” in Sand, $55, and the Wildridge Nine Mile Woollen Jersey in Charcoal, $140.
Bridget wears the Solar Tank in Cool Blue, $25, the Station Shorts 3” in Hot Pink, $55, and the Merino Work Sock, $45.
Bridget wears the Solar Tank in Carbon, $25, the Station Shorts 3” in Sand, $55, and the Merino Work Sock, $45.
From its 1950s origins, supplying and repairing horse and cow covers out of a garage in Palmerston North, to crafting outdoor workwear, Betacraft has retained its commitment to robust and long lasting gear. Now based in Pahīatua and into its fourth generation, this family business caters to rural women who live, work and play outdoors. Find their range online at betacraftworkwear.com.
Our model for this shoot was Bridget Tweed, mum of four, farmer at Waitāhuna, Otago area manager for FMG and deputy chairperson of Clutha Development.
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