As part of its ongoing partnership with the Crafts Council, lifestyle brand TOAST has tasked eight textile artists to renew garments from its archive with their own creative flair. The finished collection of 15 adapted pieces is now available to preview online and across selected TOAST shops, and will be auctioned off from 14-21 May, with all proceeds being donated to the Crafts Council.
Each of the makers has breathed new life into deadstock garments for the Renewal Auction, using techniques unique to their artistic approach, including embroidery, collage, layering, patchwork and visible mending. ‘We chose local and international artists with a contemporary outlook who have sustainability at the core of their practice, whether they’re using natural dyes or recycling fabrics,’ explains Ruth Smith, marketing executive of TOAST, which has always honoured the importance of timeless design and now strives to go a step further to eliminate waste and reduce its impact on the planet.