Much like your favourite Swanndri, there’s something about Christchurch you can’t help but warm to. Call it a rich history, a penchant for partying, or maybe a passion for reinvention – whatever it is puts the Garden City right up there with the best of them.

All of which is pretty darn good news when you find yourself with 48 hours to hit the streets here. Everything’s within easy striking distance, so let’s get into it.

When William Broome sewed the first stitch on the first ever Swanndri way back in 1913, we’re not sure anyone would have imagined how much of a legend the Bush Shirt would become.

And yet, here we are. Save for a couple of updates made in 1927 (the addition of sleeves and a hood) that original design remains unchanged.

For more than 110 years, Swanndri has been designing quality garments that last for generations. You could say that we were doing durability before it was cool.

We believe that our clothes are meant to be worn and worn again, through any weather, season and occasion. The way we see it, every piece that lasts longer means less waste, less need for replacements, and less strain on our natural resources. It's as simple as that.