Utility and function

While browsing the ever-addictive Pinterest, I came across a store I would love to pop into if I manage to visit the beautiful London soon. I am all about utility, functionality and simplicity, and this store ticks all the boxes! It's called Labour and Wait and it is found in the lovely Shoreditch district, London. If I tried to describe their ethos in any words other than their own I would do them the greatest injustice, so read what they say about their store:

"We believe in a simple, honest approach to design, where quality and utility are intrinsic.

From hardware to clothing we offer a selection of timeless products that celebrate functional design and which are appropriate in a traditional or contemporary environment.

We have assembled a carefully curated collection of new and vintage items, some of them familiar, others waiting to be discovered. These everyday classics will not date but will mellow with age and are destined to become favourites."

Below are some images taken from their website that make my toes curl in happiness.

Togs

So, I had this idea for a very simple tog bag recently, and I decided to use my dad's birthday as an excuse to try it out and give it to him as a gift. It's only the best for daddy, so I bought a very expensive pure Belgian linen for his version. He loves it and so do quite a few others, so I have decided to perfect it a bit more and make it in a few more affordable versions to sell along with my range of shirts. Today, I finished off a denim version which I'd like to get a heavy stonewash on to give it a soft, worn-in look. The one below is dad's linen style. Pictures of the denim tog will be up soon!