Eliav from Goat Loft
Eliav Meltzer is the founder of Goatloft, a local label creating coveted bags from industrial materials. His knack for crafting accessories has taken him from salvaging offcuts at a sailmakers,...
Their Stories
At Isle of Eden we celebrate independence and freedom of expression. Welcome to our journal where we are proud to highlight stories from inspirational New Zealanders doing it for themselves.
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Bruno from Bruno's
Bruno’s gives interesting fabrics a first-rate second life. The pieces – all created by the label’s founder, Bruno Harding – showcase Bruno’s exceptional tailoring and knack for combining practicality with...
Charli from Koha Apparel
Charli Cox saw a gap for access to quality clothing amongst the vulnerable community in New Zealand. Now with seven locations in and around Auckland, Charli's non-for profit, Koha Apparel, continues to fill...
Penny from Penny Foggo Design
With an abundance of life experience and creative talents, all-round creative Penny Foggo somehow manages to balance her active life with her very own label, Penny Foggo Design. A former...
Lizzie from Mane Project
Mane Project (an acronym for 'made at no expense') is the overarching passion project of New Zealand designer, Lizzie Turner. As suggested in the name, the multi-branded, environmentally and socially friendly...
Johnny from Neat Places
Highlighting the unique spots and stories of regions and cities across New Zealand, curated brand 'Neat Places' capture and create all their own content to produce an insightful and authentic...
Caitlin from Caitlin Crisp
Initially creating one-off pieces and made to measure orders, Caitlin Crisp's namesake label has organically grown into a collection of timeless, easy to wear pieces that are sophisticated, fun and...
Kirsty from Sawmill Brewery
Sawmill is a fiercely independent, New Zealand-owned brewery run by Kirsty and her partner Mike alongside their small and talented team in Matakana. Placing a strong focus on both excellent...
Beks from Chaos and Harmony
A name reflecting both the contradictory nature of her designs and the underlying essence of life, Beks Anderson founded Chaos and Harmony to not only create beautiful shoes, but to...
Erica from ReCreate
‘Transforming lives through fashion’, boutique fashion brand ReCreate emerged as an inspiring response to first-hand observation of the limited opportunities for employment for Women in Cambodia. With the generous support...
Felicity from Wundaire
Felicity Donaldson discovered her real passion (and talent) for clay work whilst making some pots for her houseplants in her K Road apartment. Now her whole life, Felicity has transformed...
Talia and Lavinia from Layplan
Layplan celebrates colour and femininity, all passionately hand-crafted by a talented pair and backed by a beautiful friendship, family, and a loyal Instagram community.