Harvey's awakening to the whale's majesty began with an Atlantic expedition. Standing on deck, the captain squinted at the horizon where a humpback whale carved through the waves. As it breached with primal grace before disappearing into the depths, Harvey realized true style works the same way: never chasing the waves, yet emanating an undeniable force.
Though raised among fabric swatches and sewing needles, it was the captain's words during a storm that crystallized his vision. "Why does the whale stay so steady?" Harvey asked. "Because it charts its own course," came the reply. That moment birthed WhaleWish and its creed: "Outwork the Ordinary. Outwit the Expected." - a testament to the whale's quiet power, building strength in the depths for that one transcendent leap.
The captain shared how a fallen whale becomes lifeblood for new ecosystems. Similarly, Harvey resurrects timeless designs through sustainable fabrics and modern craftsmanship, letting heritage styles thrive anew in modern wardrobes.
In 2020, disillusioned with fast fashion's frenzy, Harvey launched WhaleWish to champion enduring menswear. He scoured the globe for forgotten treasures: Japanese selvedge denim woven on vintage shuttle looms, WWII-era British woolens preserved in military stockrooms, century-old Italian brass buttons. "Clothes shouldn't be disposable," he insists. "They should become more valuable with every year worn."
Each WhaleWish piece whispers Harvey's devotion. A henley tee hides a glow-in-the-dark whale motif along its sleeve seams. The hem bears the original henley's patent year - subtle nods for those who appreciate depth over flash, like a whale's song resonating only with those who truly listen.
WhaleWish isn't a brand. It's a reclamation.
Of craftsmanship over trends.
Of substance over speed.
You can reach me directly at harveysha@whalewish.com - I'd love to hear your thoughts!