A new monthly interview feature in which we discover the influences, personal tastes and private passions of people who inspire us. This month, designer Adam Atkinson on having the Lake District as his childhood stomping ground; adventure travel, vintage climbing paraphernalia, Ray Mears’ style and the many delights of Margate.

Awling Lookbook 2018. Photography by Dan Walmsley. Creative Direction by John Rogers. Photographed in Manchester.

Crafted products are more than just functional. The provenance of a skilfully made product is something we can empathise with and subscribe to – we can chose to surround ourselves with carefully chosen pieces that we feel reflect something of who we are. . .   

Awling's guide to caring for your cherished garments, leathergoods and footwear. . .

As with so many good beginnings, Awling’s story began with a search for belts made well by experienced hands, whose design was considered, functional and individual. I couldn’t find those belts. So here we are - Awling began in 2017, with a desire to make really good belts. . .