The Design Studio

The Design Studio is our behind-the-scenes look at how Faherty garments come to life. It’s where our Co-Founder Mike Faherty opens up his design process, sharing the inspirations, materials, and decisions that shape each piece, from the first idea to the final wear. It’s about slowing down, building things the right way, and showing the intention behind every fabric choice, silhouette, and detail. From engineering custom fabric recipes to working closely with family-run mills around the world, the Design Studio brings you closer to the craft, care, and real-life thinking behind what you wear.

“We travel the world looking for the best materials—and then decide what really makes something special to a Faherty garment. Trust starts with being there, seeing the process, and building things together.”

— Mike Faherty

Inside the design studio: a wall covered in patterns and sample garments with a work bench of clothing design tools.

Close up shot of hands scoring stretch terry fabric before cutting

A pair of stretch terry pants draped over a chair in front of a moodboard of lifestyle images and fabric swatches

a black and white photo of the lower manhattan skyline as viewed from the design studio

The Stretch Terry Pant began with a simple idea: rethink denim from the inside out. Mike Faherty wanted the familiar look of a classic five-pocket jean, without the stiffness that’s come to define it.

That thinking led to a reverse-loop knit with hidden four-way stretch, that has the softness and movement of a knit while keeping the structure of denim. Made with regenerative cotton for durability and comfort, it’s built to keep its shape and move with you all day, no matter what’s on the schedule. As Mike puts it, “This is really the only pant I need.”

male model wearing stretch terry pants on a canvas backdrop

Stretch terry pants sitting next to a selection of color swatches, trying to match the dye color to a color name

A black and white photo of mike faherty making notes on a wall of images of fit models wearing sample clothing

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A moodboard wall covered in women's lifestyle fashion imagery and colorful fabric swatches

Inspired by vintage military liners, this reversible quilted jacket takes something authentic and timeless and spins it into something expressive. One side stays grounded and neutral, the other bold and patterned—designed to let you play with your personality depending on the day.

Mike reimagined the classic liner silhouette with a feminine touch, adding an oversized fit, drop shoulders, and a tie waist worn loose or cinched. Built for early spring transitions, it features lightweight insulation for warmth, a 100% organic cotton poplin outer shell for softness and subtle dressiness, and recycled fill inside. That balance between utility and expression is what makes it feel bold, comfortable, and lasting.

female model wearing reversible quilted jacket on a canvas backdrop

Close up image of model's hands tying waist belt of reversible quilted jacket

Reversible quilted jacket on a dress form infront of a canvas back drop

Mike Faherty helping a fit model try on a reversible quilted jacket on a canvas backdrop

The Coastline Knit Shirt was designed to be the perfect everyday shirt—one that looks classic and polished, but wears with the ease people usually only get from synthetics. After a few years of development, Mike set out to solve a familiar problem: shirts that either feel stiff and restrictive, or overly technical and shiny.

He found the answer in a knit construction made from Supima® Cotton, giving the shirt natural four-way stretch, excellent recovery, and a noticeably soft, silky feel. It moves easily with you, resists wrinkles, and holds its shape throughout the day, making it just as reliable for travel and long days as it is for work or dinner plans.

male model seated in a modernist chair on a canvas backdrop wearing a coastline knit shirt

A rack of Coastline Knit Shirts with a hand selecting one of them

A moodboard of menswear lifestyle imagery and fabric swatches

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Every Faherty piece is crafted with purpose—designed to look great, feel incredible, and stand the test of time. We partner with the best mills in the world to source premium, sustainable fabrics and ensure every stitch meets our highest standards. Quality without compromise — that’s why we stand behind every product, 100%.