This year Cat and Emma give you their favourite stores (and people!) they have personally bought from either with sustainability credentials or an ethos that works for our planet. Happy shopping Small and of course don't forget your Smalls!
Lifestyle stores
Raffaman & Huckster
38 High St, Tenterden TN30 6ARA home emporium of dreams in a beautiful Kent village and founded by the wonderful and eternally stylish Gea. Raffman and Huckster is an independent concept store on Tenterden High Street in Kent. They sell Sustainable, simple, timeless and functional goods that are beautifully handcrafted in the UK, Europe and Africa
Nushka
Goldbourne Road Notting Hill - a dear friend and a magician with a lamp shade, plus some very gorgeous gifting items including display-worthy key rings. "A decade or so ago, Nushka was originally founded on the Portobello Road as a way to bring striking, eclectic, timeless and different home furnishings and accessories rich in colour, origin and texture into people's homes"
The Brimful Store
@the_brimful_store 1 Formosa Street, London
A store within walking distance!
Around the corner from my house, so no carbon used here on transport, shopping locally is your best way to reduce your footprint and support small businesses – perfect! Founder Bhavna has a perfect selection of anything you might need for a last-minute gift, also CANDLES
Bless Stories
blessstories.com 111 Stoke Newington Church Street, London
Good VIbes Only
Positive energy is abundant in store and online. Creator of Bless Stories Ashlyn says “Bless stories is so much more than a shop. It is home to a growing soulful communit
Small Folk
76 High Street, Totnes, Devon TQ9 5SN
"SMALL-FOLK offers a collection of ethical and sustainable clothing, shoes and
accessories made from natural and sustainable materials for babies, children and women" Including actual Smalls from this season, which is very exciting for us.
Jewels of dreams
Loves Labours Won
Cat may have just purchased something here for a particular 18th birthday.
"An exquisite world of handmade jewellery, where every piece tells a playful tale of beauty and sustainability. Created using the ancient technique of lost wax casting using recycled silver and gold, transforming raw materials into wearable treasures."
Womens Fashion
Re'Store
98 Churchfield Rd, London W3 6DH
Re’Store is a creative reuse hub that aims to reduce textile and household waste.
To encourage reuse in our local community we host creative mending and upcycling workshops, organise vintage and resale pop-ups, and provide visible mending and upcycling services.
The pop ups include the most sought after pieces, Cat and Emma have both snapped up some incredible pieces.
@the.curatory
best vintage pieces curated by Jenny Garcia
I have an amazing 80s taffeta ball gown and some Charles Jordan Boots from Jenny, If you want to source a vintage piece for your loved on this season, Jenny is your woman!
Planet JAIMIE
sustainably minded small runs
(OK in NZ but she does ship worldwide, and do the ocassional European pop up when in London) Jaimie's shirts are a piece of perfection! DJ by night and designer by day, Jamie uses deadstock luxury cotton to make the most perfect shirts and trousers on the planet. Order directly with her via newly launched site
Woolly Jumpers (of course)
Charl.
sustainable knitwear
Unisex jumper of dreams small batches hand knits. I have a beautiful Cream jumper from them that always gets comments! Founder Frankie was very patient trying to find the perfect woolly match for me! Pair her cream wool jumper with a smalls polo underneath and you extend the wear without need for washing.
Genevieve Sweeney
responsible yarn, small batches
SO soft! Hand Stitched Personalisation onto your purchase for Christmas. Genevieve also has a fantastic Sock subscription which is such a great gift.
Kids Fashion
Toastie Kids
Female founded not long after Smalls and the lovliest team of people with the most perfect coats and adventure wear for kids! I bought this coat for my nephew, pair with our baby body and legging linked here
The Bonnie Mob
thebonniemob.com
sustainability statement
Husband and wife team Gareth and Tracey, Tracey is ex Sonia Rykiel knitwear designer, so she knows her knits! – bought this for my other nephew!
Kidswear Collective
kidswearcollective.com
preloved kids fashion
"Award-winning online store for pre-loved and past season designer children’s fashion
The Little Loop
thelittleloop.com
pre-loved circular fashion for children