25 June 2025
The High Road
Tāera. Fashion.
Photographer & Stylist: Francine Boer
MODEL: ISABEL EYLES
Shot: SHOT ON LOCATION AT KAWARAU THE REMARKABLES
Winter weather makes for wrapping up warm. We took the high road to Kawarau The Remarkables for this photoshoot – a place where sheep wander and a woollen coat proves its worth.
Isabel wears Liz Mitchell MacDonald Coat, $2,995, Liz Mitchell Merino and Gotland Lock Shawl, $695, Collaborate Fashion NZ Milly Top in Plantation, $199, and Collaborate Fashion NZ Kiara Pants in Oatmeal, $189.
Isabel wears Southern Lakes Tartan Cheesecutter Hat in Traditional Wool Weave, $240, Collaborate Fashion NZ Aubrey Coat in Chocolate, $499, Collaborate Fashion NZ Kiara Pants in Oatmeal, $189, and Nooan Possum Merino Dunedin Double Colour Socks in Royal Blue and Ecru Olive, $49. R.M.Williams boots, model’s own.
Isabel wears Louve Rumi Coat in Beige, $419. Jumper and scarf, model’s own.
Isabel wears Collaborate Fashion NZ Aubrey Coat in Cinnamon $499, and Collaborate Fashion NZ Adele Blouse in Natural Check, $189. Trousers, model’s own.
Isabel wears Southern Lakes Tartan Scarf, $230, Collaborate Fashion NZ Aubrey Coat in Chocolate, $499, Collaborate Fashion NZ Kiara Pants in Oatmeal, $189, and Nooan Possum Merino Piha Socks in Scarlet, $59.90. Blundstone boots, model’s own.
All of the brands featured are proudly designed in Aotearoa New Zealand: Collaborate Fashion NZ, Mandeville, collaboratefashionnz.co.nz; Liz Mitchell, Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland, lizmitchell.co.nz; Louve, Ōtautahi Christchurch, louve.co.nz; Nooan,
Kirikiriroa Hamilton, nooan.co.nz; Southern Lakes Tartan, Wānaka, southernlakestartan.nz.
Our model for this shoot was Isabel Eyles, mum of two and co-owner of a landscaping business, based in Tāhuna Queenstown.
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This story appeared in the Takurua Winter 2025 Edition of Shepherdess.
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