Community Threads | Edinburgh

In our new series, Community Threads, we bring together the creative individuals that make up our TOAST shop teams and see the ways in which they thoughtfully style pieces from our new collections. 

Our first stop takes us to the Old Town alleyways and elegant Georgian streets of Edinburgh. Just two minutes from Stockbridge Market, our shop is situated in the heart of this spirited city. 

Johanna

Johanna began working at TOAST in 2019. With a passion for folklore and mythology, she has spent the winter reading Blodets Blomma (Flowers of Blood) by Sara Bonadea George, which explores plants in Swedish folklore. Another recent favorite is Mischief Acts by Zoe Gilbert. “It’s a wild cavort through British folklore - there seems to be a theme here!”

Johanna wears the Sculptural Seam Ecru Denim Trousers.

Holly

Holly has been part of the TOAST team since 2021. She says the long, dark Scottish winters bring out her “hermit tendencies.” This season, she has been watching Ripley. “The costumes, the drama, the setting - it’s all just completely perfect.”

Holly has styled the Stripe Poplin Shirt Dress under the Twill Side Tie Vest. “The utilitarian feel appeals to me because I can easily transition from the shop to the studio. Indigo dye has such a rich and fascinating history, so I’m always drawn to pieces featuring it in our collections.” The vest’s tonal topstitching adds a touch of craftsmanship to the look. “A monochrome outfit makes me feel like I have it all together!”

Rachael

Rachael joined TOAST Edinburgh as a Repair specialist in 2024. An artist and ceramicist, she has been reading Seeing Things: Collected Writing on Art, Craft, and Design by Alison Britton. “I love the precision and clarity of her writing. I’d recommend it to anyone interested in ceramics, craft, or visual culture.”

Rachael is wearing the Patch Pocket Denim Dungaree Dress over the Geo Wool Gansey Sweater. 

Leanne

Leanne joined TOAST last November and is inspired by vintage aesthetics. A self-proclaimed Virginia Woolf devotee, she is currently reading Woolf’s 1931 novel The Waves. “With sprawling poetic interludes, meditative reflections, and queer undertones, it’s a masterpiece to savor—perfect for dipping into when you need inspiration.”

Leanne has paired the Stripe Cotton Gathered Smock Top with the Pleated Organic Cotton Skirt. “I love this sturdy, deep green skirt with its side pockets and structured pleats. The long-sleeved top features cheerful stripes, a rounded neckline, and fitted sleeves. It buttons comfortably at the collar. This look reminds me of a mid-century day out at the beach.”

Visit our TOAST Edinburgh shop at 4 North West Circus Place, Edinburgh EH3 6ST.