OUR STORY

Footprints left in wet sand by the sea, symbolising NAUTRA’s origins and connection to life by the ocean.

NAUTRA was founded in the UK by a family brought together by a deep connection to the ocean. Through work, travel, and life by the sea, we’ve experienced both its extraordinary beauty and its growing vulnerability.

Experiencing the effects of plastic pollution, fast fashion, and climate change reshaped how we thought about our relationship with the ocean. NAUTRA took shape as a way to carry care for the ocean into the everyday — inspiring the ocean advocate in all of us through what we design, wear, and stand for.

By designing sustainable apparel made from recycled materials and inspired by marine life, we aim to spark connection, raise awareness, and foster a community of like-minded individuals who care deeply about the future of our seas.

MEET THE TEAM

Susanna Tweedie-Hughes, one of the founding members of NAUTRA, stands on the beach smiling at the camera alongside one of the models they have just worked with. The pair are dressed casually, with the ocean and sandy beach providing a serene backdrop.
SUSANNA TWEEDIE-HUGHES

Founder - Director of Operations

BSc Hons International Business Management.

"​Growing up on the Island of Mallorca on an eco-friendly farm, I developed a love for the sea and sustainable living. This project gave me the opportunity to apply my skills and knowledge to a cause that I believe in.”

Sebastian Jemmett, one of the founding members of NAUTRA, sits on an orange rib in a loch in Scotland, dressed in a wetsuit. He holds oysters in his hand, working on the DEEP Glenmorangie Whiskey oyster restoration project, with the calm waters of the loch in the background.
SEBASTIAN JEMMETT

Founder - Director of Sustainability

​BSc Hons Marine Biology

 “ ​Working as a marine biologist, it became clear that changing the world requires more than just scientific research and conservation, it requires a concerted global push to make sustainable choices every day.”

Ghislaine Jemmett, a founding member of NAUTRA, sits on a boat smiling into the camera. The sunlit water and calm surroundings provide a peaceful backdrop as she enjoys a moment on the boat, radiating warmth and joy.
GHISLAINE JEMMETT

Founder - Director of Design

BA Hons Fashion Design, MA RCA 1st Fashion Design

“Working in the fashion industry for many years has made me realise that we need to move to more sustainable and long-lived clothing. My love of the sea grew from diving around the world, and it has been the inspiration for this collection.”

Explore OUR ETHOS
Model wearing ocean-inspired swimwear lying on a quiet shoreline at sunrise, with waves gently meeting the sand.
EXPLORE NAUTRA PIECES
Model sitting on coastal rocks wearing ocean-inspired swimwear and fleece, with a mask and snorkel beside the water.

Ocean friendly

 Protecting what inspires us.

Sustainable

Giving new life to ocean-bound waste.

Made to last

Built for wherever the tide takes you.