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Fashion High | The Southern Way

Photographed at 70 Norton Court, Highlands, NC
Photo by Susan Renfro | Styling by Tracy Mendy

Issue: May 2026

Photographed By: Susan Renfro

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Mackenzie Delrio (left) is wearing Dress by Current Air and purse by Hobo
Ethan Delrio (right) is wearing Shirt and Pants by Mizzen & Main, Jacket by 7 Diamond

 

The Southern Way strikes that rare balance – stylish without trying too hard, polished with just enough playfulness. Owned by Michelle and Harry Bears, the Highlands boutique has spent the past 24 years defining a kind of relaxed sophistication that feels both current and easy to wear. For men, it’s a go-to for modern classics: performance dress shirts and pants from Mizzen & Main, laid-back polos, button-downs , and pants from Johnnie O., Bird Dogs, Duckhead, Gen Teal, 7 Diamonds, Breezy and many more round out a lineup built for everything from weekends in the mountains to business-casual days. Women’s offerings are equally strong, with pieces from Kerisma, Johnnie O, Tasc, Current Air, Fun 2 Fun A huge selection of handbags from Hobo. More than a boutique, Southern Way is a lifestyle hub – easygoing, well-made, and effortlessly cool, much like Highlands itself.

The Southern Way
338 Main St, Highlands
(828) 526-4777

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