Fintan Mulholland produces uniquely constructed knitwear that transcends fashion and provides a luxury, sensory experience for the wearer. His knitwear is for those who believe garments are investments that underline their own discernment and individuality. Fintan’s experimental approach to knitwear is influenced by the avant-garde and concepts are tightly connected with sustainability practices.
Designs are handcrafted in Ireland using only natural, sustainably-certified yarns such as lambswool, alpaca, linen and cashmere. Fintan sees knitwear as a way to express himself through a never-ending quest for individuality. He believes in experimentation and introducing innovative ideas that look beyond societal norms.
“The foundation and philosophy of the brand is grounded in finding a progressive and sustainable way forward for fashion – aiming to encourage consumers to reassess how they view fashion so that they invest in garments where materials are selected for their quality, sensory value, sustainability and longevity - advocating ‘Slow’ rather than disposable fashion.”
Fintan completed a Bachelors's degree in Textile Art, Design with Fashion from Belfast School of Art and a Masters in Fashion Knitwear Design from Nottingham Trent University. Select garments featured are available on a made to order basis and are produced by Fintan in his studio in Ireland.
Process
I follow a uniquely detailed approach to the planning and development of a collection. My artistic approach to design starts with the inspiration for a piece and has a clear view of the end of the process and how a finished garment should look. I explore ways to ensure that my design concept is not compromised, including using a combination of technology and handcrafting to help me achieve the sculptural shapes and structures that I use and to achieve a more organic knitwear form. When exploring concepts in knit-sampling and prototyping, I document outcomes on the road to achieving the vision I have for a garment or design and unravel and reuse all yarn back into the final garment, so there is no cutting and zero waste.
I mainly draw inspiration from memory, sculpture, ancient mythology, and antiquities and build on the exploration of knitwear to express my ideas and views of fashion. The creative process is based on absorbing, taking inspiration from, and being aware of my surroundings.
Knitwear is both a challenging and rewarding medium for me; having the ability and knowledge to almost draw with the knit through yarn, combined with the use of knit techniques, has been an interesting way to create pattern as well as surface texture. I aim to continue to develop my work by exploring techniques that enable me to be original in my designs.
Brand ETHICS
Sustainability is an integral component of my approach to design, and I see it as a key part of the philosophy of quality, Irish Design.
I work with carefully-sourced, natural fibres, producing limited quantities of each style where value is added through the quality of the materials and a design approach that eliminates waste, and focuses on delivering quality knitwear.
The attention on producing quality knitwear is in part driven by a desire to encourage the wearer to wear garments for a longer period and propose more conscious consumption.
Organic Materials: Using yarns that are natural, renewable and sustainable such as alpaca, eco cotton, wool.
Luxury hand finishes: Creating refined, innovative, desirable knitwear.
Local Sourcing: Minimizing pollution in production, focusing on zero-waste and building on tradition with local yarn and knowledge.
Process and production: Demonstrating good practice across all areas of design, including respect for and investment in ‘slow-process’ and ‘skill’.
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+Notification of sale
Once placing an order, you will receive confirmation via email. This signifies the commencement of a contract between you the customer and Fintan Mulholland.
+Contact
Fintan Mulholland will use the email address provided by you in order to contact you regarding your order.
+Privacy
All personal information supplied to Fintan Mulholland is strictly private and will never be shared with any third party. Your payment information goes through Paypal and therefore if confidential between you and the secure provider.
Please note* that all products are made to order and therefore are all unique products and may vary slightly in shade due to the production process of yarns and dye lots. The picture on the website illustrates what your product will look like and often is only a visual representation of what you will receive. Fintan Mulholland work aims to ensure continuity and consistency among his product range displayed and the products actually provided.
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+ SHIPPING
Domestic and European Union
- Domestic orders are shipped via An Post Signed. Delivery time vary from 1 to 3 business days depending on location.
International – Outside of EU
- All international orders are shipped via UPS or DHL. Shipping usually takes approximately 7 - 10 business days from actual shipment date.
- Please note that international orders are often subject to duties and taxes by the customs of the destination country upon arrival. Fintan Mulholland cannot estimate or cover any extra charges generated by your country's custom department.
+ ORDERING PROCESS
Orders placed through the website can take 10 - 15 days to be completed - please consider this during busy periods of the year.
Orders will be processed for shipping within 2-3 business days after a notification is sent from Fintan Mulholland. A single order cannot be shipped to multiple addresses. All orders are processed, manufactured and shipped from Ireland from Monday through Friday, excluding holidays. Orders received on weekends and holidays will begin processing the next business day.
+ RETURNS
All requests for returns must be submitted within 28 days since the date of purchase. Items must be returned with all original tags attached, unwashed, and unaltered. Upon receipt of returned merchandise, Fintan Mulholland has the right to deny credit if the goods do not meet the return policy requirements. Shipping and handling charges are non-refundable.
We are unfortunately unable to provide online exchanges. If an exchange on an item is necessary for a different size, style, and/or price, we would be happy to issue a refund but would request that you purchase the desired item through the website as a separate transaction. Please see below for our return procedure.
All returns must be authorised by Fintan Mulholland. Please send an email with your return request to [info@fintanmulholland.com] with order number and specific items requesting to be returned. Upon receiving your request, we will follow up with an email confirming the status and provide you the return address. Return packages must be shipped with proof of delivery. Fintan Mulholland will not accept responsibility for reimbursement or compensation of lost packages without proof of delivery.