We are constantly evaluating our store and its purpose within the fashion retail industry and how we can make our customers experience stand out. The industry has seen some dramatic changes over the last 5 years with the pandemic being in the mix shifting shoppers to online purchasers and forcing store closures through the UK.

Nailing a good shape in trousers can be tricky and one of the hardest garments to find as all brands cut and size is so variable. With stores also selling brands from overseas throwing more sizing differences into the mix as these brands tend to design for the general shape/size of their country.
We’ve selected styles that are easy to wear, comfortable and well-cut. During the warmer months crunchy cotton fabrics tend to be cooler to wear than linens and we love the texture to create interest in a basic item.

makers month, June. Sarah Deere-Hall

I am somewhat of a magpie when it comes to ceramics & pottery, leaning towards the more simple designs that just seem to sing and of course, how these pieces feel in the hands when held. I can always seem to justify adding a beautiful bowl or adding a beaker to my ever growing collection.

Sarah Deere-Hall, our new maker for June has created some stunning pieces for us to showcase in-store and we couldn't be more happy with how her collection fits with our style at woven store.

We are beyond excited to finally have this beautiful brand on board at Woven Store. Having bought elsewhere over the years we truly have a tried and tested approach to the styles we have selected for this season. Quality and comfort are at the heart of this Japanese label that resides in LA, style shape and form give the clothing a cool edge.

Introducing Matthew Hall, wood turner.
 
 
Bowls, dishes, platters, and plates are at the core of Matt’s work, as is his love of the warm and tactile nature of wood.
 
His focus is on creating individual pieces with utility and beauty, although several forms and finishes have emerged as firm favourites with strong, graceful curves.

For the beginning part of the new season I have chosen the best selling Crinkle Cotton program from Aequamente which layers easily and is perfect for now. Our colour palette has several shades of grey which I love, they can be worn with simple blacks & whites and then lifted with colour as it gets warmer.

winter wellbeing.

The start of the year should be slow and easy in line with the season. We’re still “wintering” after all and nature’s still in hibernation. For many of us that’s easier said than done with busy family life and work commitments but we invite you to embrace a positive winter mindset and take time to nurture yourself.

How to shop the sales sustainably.

Shopping mindfully means taking care to only buy what you truly need while resisting those more impulsive buys which can be made all the more tempting by clever marketing!

So, where to start… our golden rule when it comes to buying sale goods is ‘if I wouldn’t buy it full price I’m not buying it in the sale.” That can take restraint when prices are slashed but becomes so much easier with planning ahead.

All wrapped up... ideas on sustainable wrapping using natural materials.

I have always loved the simple act of wrapping gifts, it’s one of the most pleasurable parts of gifting and the time I set aside each year for the wrapping of my Christmas gifts is one of my favourite Christmas traditions.

According to an online search it’s estimated that 227,000 miles of wrapping paper is thrown away at Christmas. Glossy, glittery and textured wrap may look pretty but they contain significant amounts of micro-plastics making them impossible to fully recycle.