Christmas Gift Guide
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AUTUMN / WINTER

KNITWEAR MADE IN SCOTLAND

Here at KESTIN, one of our fundamental focuses is on championing Made In Scotland production. Our Autumn/Winter 2023 collection comes once again with us working with the wonderful team at the Esk Cashmere Factory, located in Annan, Dumfries.

So far we have two returning silhouettes – the Fife Gansey Knit and Brushed Shetland Knit Crew Neck, accompanied by two new silhouettes – the Donegal Roll Neck and the Galloway Cable Knit. Below you can read about the specifics on the three models to find your perfect winter sweater.

With one last silhouette to come, the good folks at Esk are knitting our Shetland Cardigan as we speak.

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GALLOWAY CABLE KNIT

The cable knit pattern, originally developed in the Aran Islands in the Atlantic Ocean, is made from a naturally insulating, breathable, hypoallergenic and biodegradable Shetland-style Lambswool, sourced from a mill established in 1798. The wool was knitted in a 5-Gauge Machine using whole-garment technology for minimal waste and maximum efficiency, powered by renewable electricity.

Galloway Cable Knit in Tangerine Lambswool
The ribbed crew neck and shoulder of the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Jumper.
A cable knit fabric made from brushed shetland wool, dyed in tangerine orange.
A man wearing the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit in Tangerine, whilst on the Isle of Skye.
A close-up of the Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Tangerine Orange, on a white background.
Four knitted sweaters by Scottish menswear brand KESTIN, hanging on a rail together.
A man wearing an orange knitted sweater, made from brushed shetland wool.
The ribbed cuff and cable knit material used to make the KESTIN Galloway Sweater.
Four knitted jumpers layered on top of each other, in orange, green, red and blue.
Galloway Cable Knit in Tangerine Lambswool
The ribbed crew neck and shoulder of the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Jumper.
A cable knit fabric made from brushed shetland wool, dyed in tangerine orange.
A man wearing the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit in Tangerine, whilst on the Isle of Skye.
A close-up of the Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Tangerine Orange, on a white background.
Four knitted sweaters by Scottish menswear brand KESTIN, hanging on a rail together.
A man wearing an orange knitted sweater, made from brushed shetland wool.
The ribbed cuff and cable knit material used to make the KESTIN Galloway Sweater.
Four knitted jumpers layered on top of each other, in orange, green, red and blue.

TANGERINE

£169.00
Galloway Cable Knit in Maroon Lambswool
A man wearing the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Maroon Red.
The ribbed collar to the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Maroon Red.
A brushed Shetland wool material used to create the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater.
The ribbed cuff and cable-knit body of the Galloway Sweater by menswear brand KESTIN.
Four knitted sweaters hanging up together, made from brushed Shetland wool.
Galloway Cable Knit in Maroon Lambswool
Galloway Cable Knit in Maroon Lambswool
A man wearing the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Maroon Red.
The ribbed collar to the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Maroon Red.
A brushed Shetland wool material used to create the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater.
The ribbed cuff and cable-knit body of the Galloway Sweater by menswear brand KESTIN.
Four knitted sweaters hanging up together, made from brushed Shetland wool.
Galloway Cable Knit in Maroon Lambswool

MAROON

£169.00
Galloway Cable Knit in Airforce Lambswool
A man wearing a cable knit wool jumper by KESTIN, during dusk on the Isle of Skye.
The shoulder of the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Airforce Blue.
The ribbed hem and cuff of a cable knit sweater, with the man's hand in his pocket.
Four Cable Knit Sweaters hanging up, made from brushed Shetland wool.
Brushed Shetland Wool, dyed in Airforce Blue and spun into a Cable Knit.
A Cable Knit material, made from Shetland Wool to make the KESTIN Galloway Sweater.
A man wearing trousers and a knitted sweatshirt by Scottish menswear brand KESTIN.
The shoulder and collar of the KESTIN Galloway Knit Sweater in Airforce Blue.
Four cable knit sweaters stacked on top of each other, in orange, red, green and blue.
Galloway Cable Knit in Airforce Lambswool
A man wearing a cable knit wool jumper by KESTIN, during dusk on the Isle of Skye.
The shoulder of the KESTIN Galloway Cable Knit Sweater in Airforce Blue.
The ribbed hem and cuff of a cable knit sweater, with the man's hand in his pocket.
Four Cable Knit Sweaters hanging up, made from brushed Shetland wool.
Brushed Shetland Wool, dyed in Airforce Blue and spun into a Cable Knit.
A Cable Knit material, made from Shetland Wool to make the KESTIN Galloway Sweater.
A man wearing trousers and a knitted sweatshirt by Scottish menswear brand KESTIN.
The shoulder and collar of the KESTIN Galloway Knit Sweater in Airforce Blue.
Four cable knit sweaters stacked on top of each other, in orange, red, green and blue.

AIRFORCE

£169.00
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FIFE GANSEY KNIT

The Fife Gansey is a staple from our Made In Scotland collection. The distinctive panelled style, blending different ribs and knits, is based on a vintage pattern from the area of Fife. Knitted on a 5-Gauge Machine, it’s made from a premium 100% Virgin Merino wool, spun and dyed in Austria, chosen to provide the optimal blend of warmth and comfort, reducing the usual itch of wool whilst improving the insulation properties.

Fife Gansey Knit in Dark Olive Merino Wool
A man wearing a knitted sweater, made in Scotland in an olive green colour.
A man wearing a green knitted sweater by KESTIN, made in Scotland.
A knitted merino wool material, made in Scotland in olive green.
A man wearing a Made In Scotland knitted sweater on the Isle of Skye.
The ribbed hem and cuff of a knitted wool sweater in olive green, on a white background.
A ribbed mock neck on a green knitted sweater by men's clothing brand KESTIN.
A man wearing a knitted sweater in olive green, with a ribbed mock neck.
Fife Gansey Knit in Dark Olive Merino Wool
Fife Gansey Knit in Dark Olive Merino Wool
A man wearing a knitted sweater, made in Scotland in an olive green colour.
A man wearing a green knitted sweater by KESTIN, made in Scotland.
A knitted merino wool material, made in Scotland in olive green.
A man wearing a Made In Scotland knitted sweater on the Isle of Skye.
The ribbed hem and cuff of a knitted wool sweater in olive green, on a white background.
A ribbed mock neck on a green knitted sweater by men's clothing brand KESTIN.
A man wearing a knitted sweater in olive green, with a ribbed mock neck.
Fife Gansey Knit in Dark Olive Merino Wool

OLIVE

£195.00
Fife Gansey Knit in Navy Merino Wool
A man wearing a heritage knitted wool sweater, made in Scotland.
The shoulder panel of the KESTIN Fife Gansey Sweater in Navy Blue.
A man showing the sleeve and cuff fit of the Fife Gansey Merino Wool Sweater by KESTIN.
The shoulder fit of a knitted merino wool sweater, made in Scotland by menswear designer KESTIN.
A navy blue merino wool sweater, draped over a wooden stool.
A special Made In Scotland neck label, sewn to a merino wool sweater by KESTIN.
Fife Gansey Knit in Navy Merino Wool
A man wearing a heritage knitted wool sweater, made in Scotland.
The shoulder panel of the KESTIN Fife Gansey Sweater in Navy Blue.
A man showing the sleeve and cuff fit of the Fife Gansey Merino Wool Sweater by KESTIN.
The shoulder fit of a knitted merino wool sweater, made in Scotland by menswear designer KESTIN.
A navy blue merino wool sweater, draped over a wooden stool.
A special Made In Scotland neck label, sewn to a merino wool sweater by KESTIN.

NAVY

£195.00
Fife Gansey Knit in Charcoal Merino Wool
Fife Gansey Knit in Charcoal Merino Wool
A ribbed mock neck on a men's knitted sweater, made in Scotland.
A men's knitted sweater, made in Scotland from merino wool in charcoal grey.
A charcoal grey sweater from menswear brand KESTIN, made in Scotland from merino wool.
The ribbed hem and cuff from a men's knitted sweater in charcoal grey.
A charcoal grey merino wool material, knitted in Scotland.
A model wearing a knitted sweater in charcoal grey, made in Scotland.
The saddle shoulder of the KESTIN Fife Gansey sweater in charcoal grey.
Fife Gansey Knit in Charcoal Merino Wool
Fife Gansey Knit in Charcoal Merino Wool
Fife Gansey Knit in Charcoal Merino Wool
A ribbed mock neck on a men's knitted sweater, made in Scotland.
A men's knitted sweater, made in Scotland from merino wool in charcoal grey.
A charcoal grey sweater from menswear brand KESTIN, made in Scotland from merino wool.
The ribbed hem and cuff from a men's knitted sweater in charcoal grey.
A charcoal grey merino wool material, knitted in Scotland.
A model wearing a knitted sweater in charcoal grey, made in Scotland.
The saddle shoulder of the KESTIN Fife Gansey sweater in charcoal grey.
Fife Gansey Knit in Charcoal Merino Wool

CHARCOAL

£195.00
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BRUSHED SHETLAND CREW KNIT

The Brushed Shetland Crew is a timeless classic when it comes to knitwear. It’s made from a Shetland-style wool yarn, spun and dyed in Aberdeenshire, and brushed for added softness, enhancing the comfort. The body has a rib-knit, with a chunky-ribbed trim to the hem, cuffs and double-linked crew neck. The silhouette also has saddles shoulders, which is a half-raglan cut designed to reduce bulk and provide a wider range of motion. 

MUSHROOM

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OLIVE

RUST

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DONEGAL ROLL NECK

The Donegal Roll Neck is a new addition to our Made In Scotland collection, made from 100% Pure Merino wool, spun and dyed in the last remaining spinner in County Donegal, Ireland with classic nep flecks in the weave. It has a rib-knit construction with a chunky-rib to the hem, cuffs and roll neck, and saddle shoulders, which is a semi-raglan design which reduces on bulk and provides a wider range of motion. 

Donegal Roll Neck in Dark Olive Pure Merino Wool
A man wearing a knitted Donegal wool sweater with a roll neck.
A model showing the back of the KESTIN Donegal Roll Neck Sweater in Olive Green.
A knitted sweater from menswear brand KESTIN made from Donegal wool.
A Donegal wool yarn in olive green, used to make Scottish knitwear,
A Donegal wool sweater from Scottish menswear brand KESTIN, with a ribbed roll neck.
A Donegal wool sweater in olive green with a ribbed hem and cuff.
Donegal Roll Neck in Dark Olive Pure Merino Wool
Donegal Roll Neck in Dark Olive Pure Merino Wool
A man wearing a knitted Donegal wool sweater with a roll neck.
A model showing the back of the KESTIN Donegal Roll Neck Sweater in Olive Green.
A knitted sweater from menswear brand KESTIN made from Donegal wool.
A Donegal wool yarn in olive green, used to make Scottish knitwear,
A Donegal wool sweater from Scottish menswear brand KESTIN, with a ribbed roll neck.
A Donegal wool sweater in olive green with a ribbed hem and cuff.
Donegal Roll Neck in Dark Olive Pure Merino Wool

OLIVE

£175.00

NATURAL

Donegal Roll Neck in Charcoal Pure Merino Wool
A man wearing a knitted roll neck sweater, made in Scotland from Donegal wool.
A Donegal wool material, spun in Ireland in a charcoal grey material.
A man wearing a knitted roll neck sweater, made in Scotland from Donegal wool.
The ribbed hem and cuff from the KESTIN Donegal Roll Neck Sweater in charcoal grey.
A knitted sweater from KESTIN, made in Scotland from Donegal wool in a charcoal grey.
Donegal Roll Neck in Charcoal Pure Merino Wool
Donegal Roll Neck in Charcoal Pure Merino Wool
A man wearing a knitted roll neck sweater, made in Scotland from Donegal wool.
A Donegal wool material, spun in Ireland in a charcoal grey material.
A man wearing a knitted roll neck sweater, made in Scotland from Donegal wool.
The ribbed hem and cuff from the KESTIN Donegal Roll Neck Sweater in charcoal grey.
A knitted sweater from KESTIN, made in Scotland from Donegal wool in a charcoal grey.
Donegal Roll Neck in Charcoal Pure Merino Wool

CHARCOAL

£175.00
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