GofG had the delightful opportunity to talk with Finlay & Co.'s David Lochhead. Get to know him. David and his business-partner friends (Dane Butler, Sam Lawson Johnston, Tom Stannard) have created fresh eyewear—worn by David Gandy, Pippa Middleton, Jessica Alba, and others—that is here to stay. Find Finlay sunnies online and at Barneys New York stores.
GofG: Age and hometown?
David: "30. Aberdeen, Scotland."
GofG: Describe yourself in 3 words.
D: "Adventurous, ambitious and focused."
GofG: How is it working with friends?
D: "The best part of our whole adventure is working together. Close friends have become best friends."
GofG: Why is it important to give, and to shine the spotlight on others?
D: "It's essential. A collaborative and generous mindset is paramount to our ethos."
GofG: One tip for entrepreneurial types?
D: "Everyone you know can help your business in some way—you need to be creative to work out how."
GofG: Your favorite spots in NYC?
D: "Egg Shop: best eggs in all of NYC. New Larsson & Jennings shop [for watches] too; it's another London brand growing significantly in the U.S."
[Photo courtesy of Finlay & Co.]
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