TOAST
Ruth Smith is a seasoned marketing professional currently serving as a Senior Marketing Executive at TOAST, where responsibilities have included roles such as Marketing Executive, Retail Coordinator, and Sales Assistant. Ruth's career began at Coffee#1 Ltd. as a Barista, followed by various positions at the University of Exeter and Falmouth University, where skills in customer service, communication, and team management were developed. Ruth has also gained valuable experience in retail environments through roles at The Dune Group and Downright Delicious, and has contributed to fashion design and production through internships at Marios Schwab. Ruth holds a BA in Fashion Design from Falmouth University and possesses a diverse background in customer service and marketing within the fashion industry.
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.