This one-of-a-kind skirt has been created by London-based fashion designer and artist Bethany Williams for TOAST Renewed, using items from past TOAST collections that have been either damaged or returned to our warehouse. It was created through the partial deconstruction of two worn archive trench coats which were reimagined with a draped, asymmetric structured shape.

“We used the original collars as the waistband, making the skirt adjustable while keeping a detail from the original workwear garment,” says Bethany. “I wanted this piece to feel clean and structured, but slightly off-kilter - something historical brought into the present. I wanted to retain the workwear feeling of the original trench while changing the way the garment sits on the body. This collection has also allowed me to build trust in my hands again after recovery, so working directly through draping has felt particularly meaningful. The construction was developed with Making for Change.”

Cotton. Draped shape. Asymmetric silhouette. Side zip opening with adjustable buttons. Fabric showing signs of wear.

This style is part of TOAST Renewed By, our limited-edition collaboration series, which sees garments transformed by guest artists through traditional textile handcrafts, honouring both their past and their potential future.