TOAST Magazine

Style & Stories

Meeting the founders of independent shops around the world. Sharing key pieces from our latest collections and the concepts behind them.
Building Strong Foundations

Creative Director Laura Shippey on the TOAST creative process and new core collection.

24 days ago
Heritage in Harmony | Novesta x Halley Stevensons

The making of Novesta’s Waxed Cotton Star Master Plimsolls, available in three new colours exclusive to TOAST.

1 month ago
A Lightness of Being | Our Spring Summer 2025 Collection

Through our new collection we explore how embracing a playful approach to life can foster a sense of joy and creativity.

1 month ago
Community Threads | Harrogate

In our new series, we see how our shop teams are thoughtfully styling pieces from our new collections.   

1 month ago
Objects of Significance | Rollo Dunford Wood

The woodworker on five precious objects and the meaning behind them.  

2 months ago
Slow Mornings | Andy Monaghan & William Bracewell

Finding flow and rhythm at the floral artist and ballet dancer's east London home.

2 months ago
Community Threads | Edinburgh

Bringing together the creative people that make up our TOAST shop teams to see the ways in which they thoughtfully style pieces from our new collections.   

2 months ago
Slow Mornings | Africa Daley-Clarke

The interior stylist and her husband Jermel on early mornings, unstructured creativity, and growing food in the garden.

3 months ago
Slow Mornings | Adrian Pike and Galia Durant

The husband and wife founders of Westwell Wines on creative evolution and precious slow Sundays. 

5 months ago
Objects of Significance | Tess & Alfred Newall

The decorative artist and cabinet maker on five precious objects and the meaning behind them.

5 months ago
Slow Mornings | Sue & Ben Stuart-Smith

The psychotherapist and architect, and guardians of Hertfordshire’s Serge Hill Project, on morning rituals amongst nature.

6 months ago
Objects of Significance | Tobias Vernon

The founder of 8 Holland Street on five precious objects and the meaning behind them.

7 months ago
Patterns & Pathways | Our Autumn Winter 2024 Collection

This season, we examine how exploration offers a sense of meaning in an ever-changing world.

9 months ago
Objects of Significance | Arthur Parkinson

The gardener and writer on five precious items and the meaning behind them.

10 months ago
Tom Broughton | Meet the Founder

The Cubitts founder on reframing waste for our exclusive sunglasses collaboration.

10 months ago
Imagining New Futures with Phoebe English

The making of our repurposed capsule collection at the designer’s south London studio.

11 months ago
Plain Goods | Meet the Founders

We speak to Michael DePerno and Andrew Fry about their shop Plain Goods in New Preston, Connecticut.

1 year ago
Building a Home with Tamsin Saunders and Freya Marton

The interior designer and her artist daughter on living and working together in creative harmony.

1 year ago
Mapping the Creative Journey with Luke & Nik

Artist duo Luke Norman and Nik Adam seek inspiration on a cycle through London with TOAST and Brooks England.

1 year ago
Blackhorse Lane Ateliers | Craft Denim

We meet the founder of Walthamstow denim factory Blackhorse Lane Ateliers.

1 year ago
Outdoor Pursuits | Our Spring Summer 2024 Collection

For Spring Summer 2024, we explore the freedom of open spaces and a connection with nature and each other.

1 year ago
Objects of Significance | Paul Middlemiss, Merchant & Found

The vintage furniture curator on five precious belongings and the meaning behind them.

1 year ago
The Joy of Previously Loved Clothing with TOAST Reworn

We brought together members of our community who share a collective passion for shopping more sustainably.

1 year ago
A Brief History of Velvet

Discover the historical uses of velvet, from Ancient Egypt to today.

1 year ago