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Isolation Insights: Q&A with Phillip Proyce from Lady White Co.

We caught up with Phillip Proyce, founder of Lady White Co. to talk Brick Lane Bagels, L.A and much more… Garbstore: What was the concept behind Lady White Co. when you first started the brand? Phillip Proyce: We wanted to directly dispute disposable clothing with a focus on t ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Yukari Suda from Pas de Calais

Using traditional dyeing techniques subtly mixed with modern tailoring of cottons, linens and silks, Pas De Calais’s collections offer muted workwear with subdued and natural silhouettes in premium fabrics. Couverture: What was the concept behind Pas De Calais when you first s ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Daiki Suzuki from Engineered Garments

We caught up with head designer and director of Engineered Garments, Daiki Suziki on how the New York brand is handling the Isolation period, jazz inspiration and his go-to WFH outfit. Garbstore: What was the concept behind Engineered Garments when you first started the brand? ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Junior Adesanya from Cremate

We spoke to Cremate founder Junior Adesanya to talk about his best spots in London, Animal Crossing and enjoying the slower pace life... Garbstore: What was the concept behind Cremate when you first started the brand?Junior Adesanya: I never really had a clear concept or path ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Californian designer Raquel Allegra

We sat down with Californian designer Raquel Allegra as she talks about soul-searching, taking it slow and being able to walk down the middle of the street… Couverture: What was the concept behind Raquel Allegra when you first started the brand? Raquel Allegra: Basics with a ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Karin Bereson, Owner/Creative Director of No.6

We had a chat with Manhattan-based label No.6 to see how are things are going over in New York during lockdown. We talked DIY cooking, Tiger King (of course), next seasons on-trend looks and much more. Couverture: What was the concept behind No.6 when you first started the bra ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with photographer Sirui Ma

We caught up with photographer Sirui Ma to chat how she first got into the creative industry, her favourite pieces online and much more as she resides in her London home. Garbstore: How did you get into the creative industry? Sirui Ma: I started by doing a lot of unpaid interns ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with American designer Leigh Miller

We caught up with cult jewellery designer Leigh Miller to talk about how life over in LA has changed since lockdown... Couverture: What was the concept behind Leigh Miller when you first started the brand? Leigh Miller: I wanted to make small, wearable sculptures. I had always b ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Ariel Stark-Benz, founder of Mister Green

Ariel Stark-Benz, founder of lighthearted cannabis brand Mister Green to some time out to talk through how he started the cult brand, his favourite London spots and how life over in LA has changed since lockdown...Garbstore: What was the concept behind Mister Green when you first ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Louise, founder of L.F.Markey

We caught up with London's favourite workwear designer LF Markey to talk about her love for Stoke Newington, why she started her eponymous label and how she is relaxing in lockdown... Couverture: What was the concept behind L.F. Markey when you first started the brand? Louise Ma ... Continued

The New Order editorial team pick their favourite brands and items online now at Garbstore…

Japanese lifestyle magazine, The New Order are continuing to work on multiple creative projects behind the scenes as the lockdown continues. We asked the London team to highlight their go-to designers, the brands to keep an eye on and their outfit picks. Graeme Gaughan, Online E ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Jewellery Designer Saskia Diez

New to Couverture, we caught up with jewellery designer Saskia Diez to chat about why she started her eponymous jewellery line and how she's maintained a positive headspace whilst in lockdown in Munich... Couverture: What was the concept behind Saskia Diez when you first started ... Continued

Unlikely Style Icons: The Work Jacket

As machines got bigger and tools got larger and the world shifted towards an industrial revolution, the need for practical garments grew also.With workwear jackets, the devil’s in the details. From first glance, it looks just simple and straight forward. Which isn’t always a ... Continued

Unlikely Style Icons: Sweatshirts

Perhaps the lesser known cousin of the more-favoured and insta-famous wardrobe essentials such as the graphic tee or dad-core sneakers, the humble sweatshirt deserves as many accolades in its own right. As its popularity and demand has spanned through various generations, rich in ... Continued

Stüssy Summer Drop

With its laid back, Californian style rooted in the Orange Country, our first drop of Stüssy summer pieces include vibrant peacock shirt prints, retro graphic tees and tie-dye socks to add some colour to the season. Known as the original streetwear brand, Stüssy was founded ... Continued

Introducing Handmade Jewellery by Faris

Debuting her namesake collection in 2012, Faris is the creation of Seattle, Washington designer, Faris Du Graf. Celebrating the space between the levity of play and the gravity of embodiment, each piece displays a powerful sense of simplicity and is built on a narrative of b ... Continued

Introducing: Meadows by Louise Markey

Meadows, the diffusion collection by London designer Louise Markey of LF Markey fame has just landed into the Couverture store for Pre-Fall 2019. A romantic and feminine collection inspired by Victoriana, prairie-style, and folklore, Meadows was founded in March 2019 by Cent ... Continued

Q&A: Talking Scandi Design & Interiors with Designer Pernille Lind

To mark the new re-design of our Notting Hill space, we've invited interior designer Pernille Lind to tell us a bit more about her creative process, inspirations and upcoming projects... Image credits: Billy Bolton (@_billybolton) Please tell us a little about yourself and how ... Continued

Q&A: Meet the duo behind our new favourite candle brand

What was the concept behind EYM when you first started the brand? EYM stands for Elevate Your Mood. We decided to start the brand as we felt there weren’t many beautifully designed but 100% natural candle brands out there. We also wanted to create a clean candle that ... Continued

Garbstore x Ghostly International SS20

We have teamed up with pioneering New York record label Ghostly International for a spring capsule consisting of two exclusively designed collaborative pieces, perfect for a statement wardrobe update. Made with the hard-wearing and durable Japanese milled CORDURA fabri ... Continued

COVID-19 Update 24th March

A message to our customers, To ensure the health and safety of our staff and customers, our Notting Hill store will be closed from Monday 16th March until further notice. We are closely monitoring the situation to e ... Continued

Q&A with Eiichiro from nanamica

Utility and sports, the two key words for Japanese label Nanamica that was founded in 2003 by Eiichiro Homma. Garbstore: What was the concept behind Nanamica when you first started the brand? Eiichiro: ‘Nanamica’ means the house of the seven seas. Nana = 7, Mi = sea and Ka = ... Continued

Garbstore’s Assistant Store Manager and avid movie buff Jack Ashley reviews his top 5 films for long weekend viewing.

There’s something really special about Punch Drunk Love. Once you’ve watched it you’re part of this club of other Punch Drunker Love-rs, and you’ll meet them in public and have wide-eyed grins as you discuss. A very subtly beautiful film and at times throws you between qu ... Continued

Couverture & The Garbstore Easter Colouring Book

As schools across the U.K have closed their doors for all children, this means that the majority of families are going to be spending a lot more time stuck indoors with each other. Why not occupy the kids and avoid any tricky situations for a few hours this Easter weekend with o ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with independent American designer Rachel Comey

American born designer Rachel Comey's label has fast become the uniform of choice for cool downtown girls and New York's creative elite with its artful custom textiles, graceful modern silhouettes and covetable footwear. Couverture: What was the concept behind Rachel Comey when ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with Vivien Leung from Verdant Alchemy

Founded in London by Vivien Leung in 2018, Verdant Alchemy is a modern natural and vegan bath and body brand crafted in South East London. Couverture: What was the concept behind Verdant Alchemy when you first started the brand?Vivien Leung: The concept was simple; I wanted to r ... Continued

Tribaliste - A Curation of Traditional Crafts

A curation of tractional crafts, Tribaliste is dedicated to supporting Berber and local craftsman in Morocco. Their Tamegroute pottery takes its name from a town in the south of the country, adjacent to the Sahara Desert, meaning ‘last place before the desert’. Traditi ... Continued

Isolation Insights: Q&A with emerging Seoul-based streetwear brand CONICHIWA Bonjour

With one eye firmly on parodying popular culture, and the other on re-interpreting classic, casual outerwear, Korean label Conichiwa Bonjour champions small production techniques to produce their comfortable, graphic staple pieces. Garbstore: How are you adapting to now working ... Continued

No.6 - Wearable and Timeless Pieces For Your Wardrobe

Launched in 2005, No.6 began as an under-the-radar shop carrying curated vintage and European designers, presided over by owner and designer Karin Berenson. However, it was their ready-to-wear clothing line launched in 2014 that catapulted the store as an in-the-know boutique to ... Continued

Reebok x Garbstore's Ian Paley

Exploring archives of both released and unreleased sneaker designs, Garbstore founder and designer Ian Paley and renowned British sportswear brand Reebok create the Kinetica line. Following frequent collaborations – including a 2014 ‘Outside In’ project where sneaker compo ... Continued

Simple: A shoe for those in the know

California’s Simple Shoes has had an iconic place in skate culture since the early 90’s. With influences ranging from surfing and skating to modern architecture and art, Simple had a vision to create footwear concentrated on quality, comfort, and attention to detail. With ... Continued

Event Recap: Story MFG. Q&A with Founders Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi

To celebrate the SS20 launch of Garbstore favourite Story MFG, we hosted an intimate in-store Q&A with founders Saeed and Katy Al-Rubeyi. Chaired by Fashion Editor and stylist David Hellqvist of Document Studios, we discussed the brand’s approach to ethical fashion. An ... Continued

Q&A with Pierre Boiselle from RECEPTION

We caught up with Pierre Boiselle, founder and designer of RECEPTION. Garbstore: Please tell us a little about yourself and what the concept was when you started the brand? Pierre Boiselle: Our aim is to create a global community. Everything we do is to create memories, and to ... Continued

Q&A with Keizo Shimizu from Needles

We caught up with KEIZO SHIMIZU, founder of Nepenthes, designer of Needles. Garbstore: Please tell us a little about yourself and what the concept was when you started the brand? Keizo Shimizu: Originally I worked for an importer, and thought it was harder to find good stuff and ... Continued

A fresh look for the New Year

For a short amount of time, our Couverture shop floor will be closed from the 25th December to the 18th January. Learn more here.... Continued

Posted: December 23, 2019

Categories: Womens, Mens, Home & Beauty

Author: Jason Zhang
Instagram Competition Time

This Christmas at Couverture & the Garbstore, we’re doing away with the hustle and bustle of Black Friday and instead celebrating the festive season with an alternative way of giving - by giving back to you. For every order purchased f... Continued

Posted: November 25, 2019

Categories: Womens, Mens, Home & Beauty

Author: Jason Zhang
Getting to Know: Orris London

Orris London was founded only in 2018 by Tara Shen. Originally from Shanghai where she previously worked in fashion design, Tara moved to London to study a Masters’ degree at London College of Fashion... Continued

Posted: November 15, 2019

Categories: Womens

Tags: couverture, accessories
Reebok x Garbstore's Ian Paley

Exploring archives of both released and unreleased sneaker designs, Garbstore founder and designer Ian Paley and renowned British sportswear brand Reebok create the Kinetica line.... Continued

Posted: November 13, 2019

Categories: Mens

Author: Samuel Sherwood
Rejina Pyo AW19

A brand first gaining popularity through Instagram, Rejina Pyo’s latest collection exudes an inner growth, aptly coinciding with the fifth-year anniversary of her eponymous label.... Continued

Posted: October 16, 2019

Categories: Womens

Tags: womenswear, women, rejina pyo, aw19
Sleep Well: Celebrating 20 Years of Couverture

Starting out as a small shop on the King’s Road, Couverture began by sourcing beautifully made pyjama sets and bed linens. ... Continued

Posted: September 20, 2019

Categories: Womens

Tags: pyjama, couverture and the garbstore, couverture and the gabstore, couverture, anniversary
Dime: The Unserious Side of Street Style

Born from a collaboration of friendship, skating and humour, this very mix propelled Dime clothing from an almost accidental venture to reaching cult status amongst celebrities and skaters alike... Continued

Posted: September 16, 2019

Categories: Mens

Tags: t-shirts, streetwear, skate wear, shell jacket, outerwear, logo, dime, beanies
Upcycled Sheepskins and Patchwork Prints: Milena Silvano's AW19 Collection

Trained in Milan, designing in London and eventually settling in rural East Sussex, Milena Silvano gained a pastural perspective which informed the rustically charming designs she is known for today. ... Continued

Posted: September 12, 2019

Categories: Womens

Tags: sheepskin, outerwear, milena silvano, kimono, jacket, coat, aw19