26 April 2026
All Aboard
Tāera. Fashion.
Photographer and Stylist: Francine Boer
MODEL: Renee Bull (Kāi Tahu Ki Murihiku, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Te Arawa)
Shot: Shot On Location At Motupōhue Bluff
We could smell the salt in the air when we set out to show Swanndri in its element – out in the elements.
Renee wears Annmore V2 Women’s Wool Overcoat in Florence Check, $419.99, Lyttelton Women’s Waffle Knit Crew in Mid Grey Marle, $169.99, and Women’s Merino Fusion Legging in Black, $149.99. Boots, photographer’s own.
Renee wears Elaine Bay Women’s Coat in Ashgrove Check, $419.99, and Darlinghurst Women’s Zip Neck Rib Knit in Black, $189.99.
Renee wears Taranaki Tailor Women’s Long Sleeved Shirt in Mineral Red/Peony, $139.99, Amberly Women’s Knit Vest in Mid Grey Marle, $149.99, and Women’s Merino Fusion Legging in Black, $149.99.
Renee wears Swanni Wool Baseball Cap in Checkamo, $54.99, Madeline Women’s Oilskin Jacket in Forest, $269.99, Lyttelton V2 Women’s Roll Neck Knit in Biscotti Marle, $179.99, and Women’s Merino Fusion Legging in Black, $149.99. Boots, photographer’s own.
The Desiree, skippered by Dylan Johnston.
Renee wears Lyttelton V2 Women’s Roll Neck Knit in Biscotti Marle, $179.99.
Renee wears Taranaki Tailor Women’s Long Sleeved Shirt in Mineral Red/Peony, $139.99, and Taylor V4 Women’s Dungarees in Black, $179.99. Boots, photographer’s own.
For over 100 years, Swanndri has been creating iconic practical wear – keeping you warm, dry and stylish whether you are on the land or at sea. See swanndri.co.nz.
Our model for this shoot was Renee Bull (Kāi Tahu ki Murihiku, Kāti Māmoe, Waitaha, Te Arawa), 31, who grew up in Motupōhue Bluff and – thanks to having a dad with a crayfishing quota and boat – gained a familiarity with the sea. Renee recently finished a degree in environmental management from Te Wānanga o Raukawa and works for Ngāi Tahu.
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This story appeared in the Ngahuru Autumn Edition 2026 of Shepherdess.
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