Locally Sourcing Goods — Gabriella May

Cold water surfing never seemed so alluring until finisterre started to design heavy wool knits, merino wool base layers and fine cotton shirts in rose pink. There ethos is to produce clothing which is responsibly sourced. There style is feral in quality materials. The outcome for this season is a collection created to cope with the cold, british weather which encapsulates Cornwall at this time of year. Every material used in considered, from the lightweight, breathable, waterproof Anabatic jacket which is 100% recycled to the pure wool socks in a classic style and rich yellow pigment.

Top Pick: The Mora Fisherman Jumper.

In charcoal grey and nepped Italian yarn the curved cut falls seamlessly down the body. Looking into the heritage of the fishermans jumper Finisterre researched authentic techniques to apply to the design. “The fisherman's rib was originally created for fishermen going out into the wet windy weather at sea. The garments were originally knitted with unwashed wool so that the lanolin oils would give the yarn their natural water resistant protection. The Mora is a fully fashioned, relaxed fit, raglan shoulder design and is knitted in Portugal - this fisherman rib will possibly be the warmest and thickest garment in your knitwear collection.” Finisterre.

Local to Cornwall the team of designers, branding and graphic designers and models are all passionate about one thing: Cold Water Surfing. This brand works so well because its team is constantly engaging in the sport and community which helped build the brand. This is most clear in their BLOG