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Fashion High | The Southern Way

Issue: 2025, May 2025

Photographed By: Mary Gilian|Susan Renfro

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John Bynum is wearing pants by Duck Head, shirt by Mizzen+Main, jacket by 7Diamonds, and belt by Pampeano. Tina Rogers is wearing shirt and jacket by Habitual, shirt by Elietia,and purse by Hobo.
High Camp | Highlands, NC | Photos by Susan Renfro and Mary Gillan Renfro

Stylish without trying too hard. Polished with a wink of playfulness. That’s the vibe at The Southern Way, the Highlands boutique where Southern charm meets everyday cool. Owned by Michelle and Harry Bears, this shop has been setting the tone for relaxed sophistication for over 20 years—with fashion that fits real life.

For men, The Southern Way is a gold mine of modern classics. Think polished, performance-ready dress shirts from Mizzen & Main, laid-back polos and button-downs from Johnnie-O, and relaxed Southern staples from &Diamonds and GenTeal. The lineup also includes Tasc, Redvanly, and Birddogs, giving customers plenty of choice for everything from mountain weekends to business-casual days.

Women’s fashion is equally well-represented, with stylish offerings from Johnnie O, 7Diamonds, Habitual, and FOIL. Handbags from Hobo and sun-smart accessories by Eric Javitz add flair and function – all helping you look sharp, relaxed, and unmistakably Southern.

More than merely a boutique – The Southern Way is a true lifestyle hub. Easygoing, well-made and effortlessly cool…much like Highlands itself.

The Southern Way
338 Main St, Highlands
(838) 526-4777

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