Meet Your Neighbour: Liz Mitchell MNZM
Liz Mitchell is a defining part of Grey Lynn’s creative and craftsmanship-led community.
A leading bespoke couture designer, Liz has spent over 30 years creating garments from her Auckland atelier, with a focus on expert craftsmanship, mindful materials, and timeless design. Her timeless pieces reflect a deep belief that the relationship between fibre and fashion can be one of beauty, sustainability, and human connection.
A Season for Wool
As we move into winter, Liz’s work with natural wool fibres comes into focus. Through her partnership with New Zealand Wool and her ongoing work with Wool Revolution Studio, Liz continues to champion wool as a premium, sustainable material and one that is both deeply rooted in Aotearoa and globally relevant.
Her pieces are known not just for their quality, but for how they are worn – thoughtfully tailored, enduring, and made to last beyond a single season. From structured jackets to layered winter silhouettes, her work reflects a quiet confidence in both material and form.
Meet the Maker
Behind every Liz Mitchell garment is a team of skilled artisans — including master pattern maker Romi Allen, who has been part of the studio for over a decade. As highlighted in a recent studio feature, Romi’s role spans patternmaking, cutting, and sewing — bringing precision and care to each piece. Her work goes beyond construction. It’s about shaping garments that fit not just the body, but the individual — ensuring each client feels confident, comfortable, and seen.
“Each customer has different body types and sizes… but seeing the finished clothes and the satisfaction on the customer’s face brings me so much joy.”
This attention to detail is what defines the Liz Mitchell atelier — where craftsmanship is not just a process, but a shared practice.
A Grey Lynn Original
Liz’s work is globally respected, but firmly grounded in Grey Lynn. A true reflection of the neighbourhood’s creative spirit and independent thinking.
As the season shifts, her atelier offers something increasingly rare: garments made with intention, by hand, and designed to last.
Visit Liz Mitchell
196 Great North Road, Grey Lynn
lizmitchell.co.nz