We assembled some of our local creative friends, collaborators and customers here in Leith, to shoot the first drop of our Spring/Summer 18 collection.

Leith’s heritage gives the area a certain character, and one constant throughout the years is the sense of community which is still very much prevalent today. Cheap rents have seen a new wave of designers and creatives moving to the area both to live and work resulting in a fast growing design-led community. Kestin's Edinburgh flagship, the Cruiser store is situated in the heart of the historic docks. The store fronts Custom Lane, a collaborative centre for design and making which comprises of a gallery, event space, workshop and studios where Hare now houses his design studio.

Gunnar

Gunnar is an architect/director here in Leith. He's a great friend of ours and frequent collaborator.  We share a co-working studio space down behind the Cruiser Store at Custom Lane. 

Left: Kenmore Blazer, Aberdeen Shirt | Right: Berwick Shop Coat 

Johnny 

Johnny is a carpenter & collaborator in Leith, we met down at the Cruiser Store. He works with our neighbours and friends - The Edinburgh Tool library. 

Left: Leith Shirt Jacket | Right: Berwick Shop Coat (Navy) 

Adam

Adam has been a friend of Kestin Hare since day one - he featured in our first ever campaign. Adam's a creative director here in Leith, so we grabbed him for a couple of photos one afternoon. 

Left: Kenmore Blazer (Navy Slub), Victoria Trouser | Right: Leith Shirt Jacket (French Navy)

Andy

Andy is an architect based out of Custom Lane here in Leith, we share a co-working space with him and he was more than happy to try on some of our new Spring shirts. 

Left: Newton Grandad | Right: Armadale Shirt

Photography: Laura Meek