Long-Lasting Socks & Relationships
Over the festive season you may have been bought the gift of warm and happy toes, courtesy of our Last-long socks. Back in 2009, we set out to make the most durable and cosy socks, so we thought it a good idea to speak to some people who knew a thing or two about the [...]
Sustainable manufacturing – The blunt side of the Cheap Needle.
I came to Finisterre after working as a fashion designer for 5 years in large high street brands. I left the world of fast fashion behind, because I was frustrated at what I saw was an abuse of power, screwing suppliers over for margin gain and throw-away trends. I felt sure things could be done [...]
Screwing Business…
Screwing Business as Usual. I was interviewed for Richard Branson’s book (‘Screw Business as Usual’) some time ago, although not by him. The idea behind the book was to look into how business owners could or were already putting the ‘triple bottom line’ (social, environmental and financial) at the heart of their businesses. To get [...]
TP and Debs Great Adventure
Wednesday, October 22nd, 2008 Two designers, a purple VW Polo, some blankets, pillows and a mission – to document a little trip that’s been in the making for a few years now. We can’t reveal too much information, but we did want to let you all in on some magical moments from the trip. – [...]
