02 April 2025
Golden Days
Tāera. Fashion.
Photographer & Stylist: Francine Boer
MODEL: Zoë Paterson
Shot: Shot On Location In Clyde
Light layers for the lingering autumn sun and warmer ones for crisp mornings. Here we draw inspiration from autumn in Māniatoto Central Otago – russet hues from tussock and the muted tones of Clyde’s historic brick-lined streets.
Zoë wears Ronnie Blu Belém Merino Wrap in Coconut, $295, Collaborate Fashion NZ Kiara Pants in Caper, $189, Yu Mei Teresa Tote in Black Deer Nappa, $1,259, and Whistle & Pop High Country Pearl Necklace, $398, High Country Gate Bracelet Chain, $299, Trailblazer Elegant Eight Ring, $115, Trailblazer Trusty Steed Ring, $128, and Trailblazer Elegant Eight Hoops, $166.
Zoë wears Ronnie Blu Willa Oversized T-shirt, $175, Collaborate Fashion NZ Tilda Dress in Chocolate, $229, and Whistle & Pop Trailblazer Elegant Eight Hoops, $166. Scarf, model’s own.
Zoë wears Ronnie Blu Faro Fluted Top in Butter, $175, Collaborate Fashion NZ Kiara Pants in Caper, Yu Mei Antonia Bag in Umber Suede, $1,495, and Whistle & Pop High Country Gate Bracelet Chain, $299
Zoë wears Collaborate Fashion NZ Karli Top in Sage Gingham, $139, Kiara Pants in Caper, $189, and Whistle & Pop High Country Gate Chain Necklace, $590, High Country Gate Bracelet Chain, $299, Trailblazer Elegant Eight Ring, $115, Trailblazer Trusty Steed Ring, $128, and Trailblazer Elegant Eight Hoops, $166.
Zoë wears Collaborate Fashion NZ Karli Top in Sage Gingham, $139, Kiara Pants in Caper, $189, and Whistle & Pop High Country Gate Chain Necklace, $590, High Country Gate Bracelet Chain, $299, Trailblazer Elegant Eight Ring, $115, Trailblazer Trusty Steed Ring, $128, and Trailblazer Elegant Eight Hoops, $166.
All of the brands featured are proudly designed in Aotearoa New Zealand: Ronnie Blu, Tāhuna Queenstown, ronnieblu.com; Collaborate Fashion, Mandeville, collaboratefashionnz.co.nz; Yu Mei, Te Whanganui-a-Tara Wellington, yumeibrand.com; and Whistle & Pop, Te Kohurau Kurow, whistleandpop.co.nz.
Our model for this shoot was Zoë Paterson, epic aunty and freelance graphic designer from Roxburgh, now based in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Until recently, Zoë was the graphic designer for Shepherdess magazine, and is currently part of our volunteer organising committee for The Shepherdess Muster.
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This story appeared in the Ngahuru Autumn 2025 Edition of Shepherdess.
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