Style & Stories

Meeting the founders of independent shops around the world. Sharing key pieces from our latest collections and the concepts behind them.
Tracing the History of the Clog through Dance and Movement

Considering how wooden shoes are tied to performance around the world, from the Netherlands to Japan.

2 years ago
In the Studio with Botanical Dye Artist Ros Humphries

The Kent-based founder of The Natural Dyeworks on living her true values.

2 years ago
The Jerkin | Narratives of Place through Thread

Tracing the history of the jerkin through the handwriting of localities and traditions.

3 years ago
Between Seasons | TOAST Styling Conversations

An exploration of pattern mixing and updated workwear.

3 years ago
Graphie Sud | Meet the Founders

Brussels-based Olivia Guyot and Marine Marcy on creating their enchanting, carefully curated store.

3 years ago
Agalis Manessi | TOAST Portraits

Mina Holland and Elena Heatherwick meet ceramic artist Agalis Manessi.

3 years ago
The Hidden Life of Trees

For furniture designer Ambrose Vevers, his craft is firmly rooted in the local landscape. 

3 years ago
Twiggy, Ghent | Meet the Founder

The Belgium-based founder Barbara Beernaert on curating timeless outfits.

3 years ago
Reviving and Reinventing | Meet the Artists Behind the TOAST Renewal Auction Pieces

A look at the archive collection and the techniques used to bring new life to each garment.  

3 years ago
Repair & Renewal | A Panel Discussion

A conversation with menders, researchers and designers at the forefront of circular thinking.

3 years ago
Summer Silhouettes | TOAST Styling Conversations

An exploration of cloth pairings, summer trousers and dresses for warm days ahead.

3 years ago
Spring Textures | TOAST Styling Conversations

An exploration of unstructured tailoring and versatile shapes for everyday wear.

3 years ago
Mother Tongue Part Three | TOAST Portraits

Mina Holland and Elena Heatherwick look at motherhood and the many forms it can take.

3 years ago
Kerry J. Dean | TOAST Insider

The artist and photographer behind the TOAST Spring/Summer ’21 campaign.

3 years ago
Mother Tongue Part Two | TOAST Portraits

Mina Holland and Elena Heatherwick look at motherhood and the many forms it can take.

3 years ago
Mother Tongue | TOAST Portraits

Mina Holland and Elena Heatherwick look at motherhood and the many forms it can take.

3 years ago
Hook and Yarn | A Brief History of Crochet

Elizabeth Metcalfe reflects on the rhythmic, meditative craft regaining popularity.

3 years ago
The Painterly Potter | Liz Vidal

Laidback West Country potter Liz Vidal creates heirloom-worthy stoneware ceramics in her tiny studio. 

3 years ago
Author Olivia Sudjic | TOAST Insider

We meet the London-based writer on the release day of her new novel, Asylum Road.

3 years ago
Boo Darlison | TOAST Portraits

Mina Holland speaks to specialist oncology nurse Boo Darlison.

3 years ago
Spring Layers | TOAST Styling Conversations

An exploration of layering and outfitting in the first of our new virtual styling series.

3 years ago
Sharmaine Lovegrove | TOAST Insider

The Berlin-based publisher on her passion for books and highlighting voices often excluded from the publishing mainstream.

3 years ago
Essence + Alchemy | Meet the Founder

Lesley Bramwell of Essence + Alchemy talks to us about natural scent and the energy of plants.

3 years ago
The Pared-back Leatherwork of Kate Sheridan

The East London-based designer on sustaining the rich tradition of leatherwork in the UK.

3 years ago