TOAST
Catie Palmer is an experienced menswear designer currently working at TOAST since January 2021. Prior roles include menswear assistant designer at MR PORTER from August 2018 to December 2020, and assistant designer at Jigsaw Clothing from September 2014 to March 2018. Catie started in the fashion industry as a design intern at Seasalt in July 2014 and has also contributed as a studio assistant for Peter Jensen in 2013. Notably, Catie participated as a fashion designer in the "Objects of Desire" exhibition organized by The National Trust. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree in Fashion/Apparel Design and a Foundation Degree in Art and Design, both obtained from Falmouth University. Additionally, Catie served as a student ambassador at the university, engaging in outreach programs and public speaking.
TOAST
TOAST aspires... To a slower, more thoughtful way of life To good design that delights and inspires To rich colour, texture and fabric – Supple linens, block printed cottons, Scottish and Yorkshire and Tuscan-spun yarns, handwoven khadis, hand-dyed ikats, Japanese indigo and organic cotton denim To the virtues of collaboration – With mills, knitters, weavers, ceramicists. But also with writers, thinkers and artists Established in West Wales in 1997, TOAST has grown from loungewear and nightwear to become a unique lifestyle brand renowned for its thoughtful, contemporary design and commitment to traditional textiles and craftsmanship. Today, TOAST creates and curates simple, functional, beautiful clothing, homeware & editorial. TOAST has studios in both London and Swansea and is one of the very few UK clothing brands with its own full pattern room. TOAST has shops throughout the UK and can be found in many John Lewis stores. Each week TOAST publishes articles in its online magazine – from the stories of its materials through to exhibition and book reviews, artist profiles, seasonal recipes and travel pieces. You can follow TOAST on Instagram, Facebook, Pinterest and Twitter.