From the contours of waves to the vibrant colours found in our changing landscape, here at Finisterre, we are constantly drawing inspiration in our surroundings. We sat down with A. Todd, Finisterre’s Head of Design, to discuss the evolution of this attitude and how we continue to look to nature for inspiration.
Colours Inspired By Land & Sea
09.11.26
3 min read
Written by Zak Rayment
Perched on the cliffs high above St Agnes in Cornwall, our home at Wheal Kitty is surrounded by the raw beauty of our Atlantic Coastline.
In spring, the thickets and hedgerows around the office burst with vibrant yellow gorse and purple heather. Summer brings deep blues and greens both in the tropical-looking waters and our lush coastal landscape. The coming of autumn brings russet-brown woodlands, the crunch of fallen leaves and the bright reds of berries hidden in hedgerows. And finally, winter, with its fearsome storms, and the impossibly clear blue skies that always follow...
Whether it’s these steady seasonal changes, or the abstract patterns found in the granite cliff formations beneath our feet, our design team are always finding fresh inspirations in the natural world that surrounds us.
“When I look at Finisterre and I look at our unique location, I think of the colours of our surroundings. This is our coastline, our little piece of the world,” says Todd, Finisterre’s Head of Design, “and that's the immediate inspiration for our colour trends. Because ultimately, nature will never not be on trend.”
This attitude extends beyond the natural world though, Todd explains, encompassing the man-made structures and tools that are also hallmarks of life on the coast.
“Think of the bright orange of the RNLI, or a lovely red from a buoy or a lighthouse. It all comes from this little world we live in. We get to tell these stories and showcase that globally, because the coastline and the ocean is everywhere. It's relevant to everybody.”
Discover Lighthouse Red...
...Throughout our men's & women's collections.
This season you’ll find our ‘Lighthouse Red’ colourway throughout the range – from knitwear to jackets and accessories.
Protecting sailors for centuries, and birthing many a coastal myth, lighthouses hold a strong fascination for those who live by the sea. Many were daubed in a bright red paint to make them visible to seafarers, and we have borrowed this traditional shade used for maritime safety to bring a festive pop of colour to your seasonal wardrobe.
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